For whom is this brochure intended?
Any U of M undergraduate interested in applying to a health
professions school, including:
What can I select for a concentration?
2003-2004 Bulletin
While many science courses are required to apply to health graduate programs, a science major such as Biology or Chemistry is not a prerequisite.
Pre-veterinary medicine students should strongly consider a concentration
with a biological focus. However, other pre-health students can concentrate
in any area across the spectrum of liberal arts. Strong grades in required
science coursework are essential, but schools are also interested in the
overall quality and scope of undergraduate work. Students are encouraged to
explore their intellectual curiosity.
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Union
Campus
Information Chrysler
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Center
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University Hospital
Cancer and
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Kresge
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Towsley
Center
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Holden
Mott
Hospital Perinatal MCHC
Women’s
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Upjohn
Center
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E. HOSPITAL DR.
Assoc.
Asian
Studies
Kresge
Res III
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Mental Health
Research Institute
Taubman
Health
Care Center
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Medical
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Institute Building
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U
Preparing for a Career in the Health Professions:
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MA
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MARY
Fletcher
Hall
C
IM Bldg Cliff Keen Athletic
Revelli Canham
Natatorium
Arena
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Hall
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THAYER
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DAVIS
HOOVER
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C
Alice
Health Mgt. Power
Frieze Building
Lloyd
School of
Center
Res. Ctr.
Rackham
Power
Mary Markley
Public
for
Trueblood
Arbor Heights Center
Plant
Health I
Perf.
Theatre
EAST WASHINGTON
STREET
Arts
Reader Urban Environmental
WASHINGTON HTS
Ctr. Chinese
U
Education Center
U
Studies Modern
PALMER DR.
Alumni
Lane
School
U
Science Instruction
Annex Languages Center
Hall
of Public
401 East
Ronald
Center
Bldg.
Health
II
U
Liberty
PALMER
Life
McDonald
U
EAST LIBERTY STRE
U
Burton Mendelssohn
ET
Sciences
School of
House
FIELD
NICHOLS
Tower Theatre
Institute
Dentistry
330 East
Observatory Lodge
ARBORETUM
North
Liberty
Hill
Michigan Kellogg
Stockwell Hall
Hall
Auditorium League
Foundation
P
Central
Ruthven &
Institute
P
NORTH UNIVERSITY
Campus
Exhibit
TO ARGUS I AND II
C
News and
Recreation
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Chemistry
Information
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Natural
U
Services
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Science
ET
Student
C
Bell Dance Bldg.
Dow Laboratory
Publications
Pool
CC
Kinesiology
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Little
GEDDES
U
Betsey Barbour Mason Hall
(School of NR&E) Bldg. Pharmacy
Institute
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Bldg.
for Social
GE
Randall
DIAG
DD
Kelsey
Research
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Lab
Dennison
AVE
Angell Haven
Museum
WILMOT
(ISR)
Hall
Buildings
C Hall
Hatcher
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JEFFERSON STREET
Tisch
Graduate
BS
Bldg.
Fleming
Hall
O
Library
Huetwell Visitors
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Administration
U
Shapiro Hall
Center/Student
C
East
K
Bldg.
Tappan
UnderActivities Bldg.
Michigan
Clements
School of Hall
U
(SAB)
Museum Hall
Union,
Library grad Information
Library
of Art
Campus
East Quad
President's House
West
Information
Nu Sigma Nu
Quad Center C
SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVENUE
U
Summer Orientation
U
Parking
Wallace House
School
International
Perry
Martha of Social
Services
Law
Madison
William Monroe
Residence Hall
V
Center
Building
Cook
Quad
Oxford Housing
Work
Building
Trotter House
U
Lawyers Club
MADISON STREET
P
School
of
Hutchins Law
Lorch Education
South
FOREST CT
WILLARD
Hall
Hall
Library
Quad
East
Towsley Center for Children
MONROE
Quad
JOHN
Law School
Computer &
Admissions Business School
Exec. Ed. Bldg.
S
ET
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(Davidison
Hall)
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LS
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HIL
Executive
Assembly
Residence
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U
Hall
Sports
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Henderson
Paton
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Ginsberg
HILL STREET
House
Center
IM
Wyly
Center/
Locker
Kresge Madelon Hall
Room
Library Pound
House
ARBOR
V Buhr
BENJAMIN
U Building
ELBEL FIELD
HAMILTON
tel: 734.764.0332
fax: 734.764.2772
Children’s
Center
School of
Nursing
CATHERINE
SOUTH DIVISION
Pre-Health Professions Advisors
Peggy Zitek, PhD, Donna Pikula DDS,
and David Brawn, PhD
1255 Angell Hall
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003
KINGSLEY
LAWRENCE
TO I-94
(EXIT172)
D
Hospital
Education
Center
NORTH DIVISION
TO US-23
AND M-14
(EXIT 3)
Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center
University of Michigan
Office of Student Academic Affairs
BONISTEEL BLVD.
C
Engineering
Research
Gerstac
Art &
Building
Bldg.
Architecture
Computing
Center
Annex
School of
V
U
Information
North
U
T.
ET
BE
BONISTEEL B
R
E
V
V
I
NE
Kellogg Eye Center
GREENE STREET
Quality letters of recommendation
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EE
PO
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Strong admissions exam scores (MCAT, DAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT)
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Community service involvement of a non pre-health nature
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LL
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Bldg
FOURTH AVENUE
Demonstrated commitment to the health professions,
N
N
SOUTH MAIN STREET
Involvement in extracurricular activities
U
NORTH MAIN STREET
Strong academic performance
Moore
Building
(School
of Music)
D.
LV
NORTH FOURTH
What will the admissions committees look
for when I apply for professional school?
Houses II
DRIVE
CENTRAL AND
MEDICAL
CAMPUS MAP
R
Genetics Counseling
ELM
Veterinary Medicine
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LNU
T
Optometry
H
Chiropractic Medicine
Mosher-Jordan
Dentistry
RY
Physical Therapy
RV
AT
O
Pharmacy
Palmer Drive
Commons
Osteopathic Medicine
University
Health Services
Physician Assistant
INGALLS MALL
Podiatric Medicine
Administrative
Services Bldg.
Allopathic Medicine
Inglis
House
For whom is this brochure intended?
Any U of M undergraduate interested in applying to a health
professions school, including:
What can I select for a concentration?
2003-2004 Bulletin
While many science courses are required to apply to health graduate programs, a science major such as Biology or Chemistry is not a prerequisite.
Pre-veterinary medicine students should strongly consider a concentration
with a biological focus. However, other pre-health students can concentrate
in any area across the spectrum of liberal arts. Strong grades in required
science coursework are essential, but schools are also interested in the
overall quality and scope of undergraduate work. Students are encouraged to
explore their intellectual curiosity.
Media
Union
Campus
Information Chrysler
Center
Center
ES
AK
T
U
U
O
R
N
ET
RE
ST
FULLER ROAD
U
MITCHELL
FIELD
HIGH STREET
FU
LLE
RR
RE
ST
TR
OI
T
DE
U
Medical Center
V
MSRB II
V
U
University Hospital
Cancer and
Geriatrics
Centers
CFOB
MSRB I
Med Sci I
C
U
Kresge Res I
Kresge
Res II KHRI
C
Towsley
Center
U
Holden
Mott
Hospital Perinatal MCHC
Women’s
Hospital
Upjohn
Center
V
E. HOSPITAL DR.
Assoc.
Asian
Studies
Kresge
Res III
ZINA PITCHER PL.
Taubman Library
Buhl Center
Mental Health
Research Institute
Taubman
Health
Care Center
Med
Inn
U
Medical
Biomedical Science Couzens Observatory Simpson Professional
Institute Building
Research Building Hall
U
E. MEDICAL CTR. DR.
IVE
DR
ER
NT
CE
MSRB III
Victor
Med
Vaughan
Sci II
AL
North
Ingalls
Bldg
DIC
ME
E.
Cornwell
House
V
GLEN AVENUE
N STREET
U
D
RR
LLE
FU
V
V
NORTH INGALLS
THAYER
Harris
Hall
EAST HURO
NORTH STATE STREET
Harris Hall
LSA Advising Center
617 E. Huron
EAST ANN STREET
U
Preparing for a Career in the Health Professions:
AW
EN
HT
DEN
GO
OSWE
OXFORD ROAD
AW
NU
E
AV
E
BALDWIN
LINCOLN
OLIVIA
CAMBRIDGE
BALDWIN COURT
MARTIN PLACE
Yost
EN
Fisher
Stadium
HT
Indoor
VAUGHN
CHURCH STREET
N
PA
Plant
GREENWOOD
FOREST AVENUE
P
TA
Athletic Ticket
Office (Hartwig
Bldg.)
Plant
Department
CH
AR
AS
W
OAKLAND
OAKLAND AVENUE
HOOVER STREET
TO US-23
(EXIT 37)
HIGHLAND
MA
EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE
TAPPAN
MARY
Fletcher
Hall
C
IM Bldg Cliff Keen Athletic
Revelli Canham
Natatorium
Arena
Administration Bldg.
Hall
(Weidenbach Hall)
FERRY FIELD
LIN
.
CT
SOUTH STATE STREET
D
AR
DIVISION ST.
SYBIL ST.
V
Physical
Properties
C
Academics
AS
W
MAYNARD
CK
PA
Institute for
Continuing Legal
Education
Mail Services
Information
Center Bldg.
WASHTENAW AVENUE
FLETCHER
THAYER
THOMPSON
DAVIS
HOOVER
OBSERVATORY STREET
C
Alice
Health Mgt. Power
Frieze Building
Lloyd
School of
Center
Res. Ctr.
Rackham
Power
Mary Markley
Public
for
Trueblood
Arbor Heights Center
Plant
Health I
Perf.
Theatre
EAST WASHINGTON
STREET
Arts
Reader Urban Environmental
WASHINGTON HTS
Ctr. Chinese
U
Education Center
U
Studies Modern
PALMER DR.
Alumni
Lane
School
U
Science Instruction
Annex Languages Center
Hall
of Public
401 East
Ronald
Center
Bldg.
Health
II
U
Liberty
PALMER
Life
McDonald
U
EAST LIBERTY STRE
U
Burton Mendelssohn
ET
Sciences
School of
House
FIELD
NICHOLS
Tower Theatre
Institute
Dentistry
330 East
Observatory Lodge
ARBORETUM
North
Liberty
Hill
Michigan Kellogg
Stockwell Hall
Hall
Auditorium League
Foundation
P
Central
Ruthven &
Institute
P
NORTH UNIVERSITY
Campus
Exhibit
TO ARGUS I AND II
C
News and
Recreation
Museums
Kraus
Chemistry
Information
Bldg.
U
Natural
U
Services
EAST WILLIAM STRE
Science
ET
Student
C
Bell Dance Bldg.
Dow Laboratory
Publications
Pool
CC
Kinesiology
Dana Bldg.
Little
GEDDES
U
Betsey Barbour Mason Hall
(School of NR&E) Bldg. Pharmacy
Institute
Helen Newberry
Bldg.
for Social
GE
Randall
DIAG
DD
Kelsey
Research
ES
Lab
Dennison
AVE
Angell Haven
Museum
WILMOT
(ISR)
Hall
Buildings
C Hall
Hatcher
V LS&A
E
JEFFERSON STREET
Tisch
Graduate
BS
Bldg.
Fleming
Hall
O
Library
Huetwell Visitors
West
Administration
U
Shapiro Hall
Center/Student
C
East
K
Bldg.
Tappan
UnderActivities Bldg.
Michigan
Clements
School of Hall
U
(SAB)
Museum Hall
Union,
Library grad Information
Library
of Art
Campus
East Quad
President's House
West
Information
Nu Sigma Nu
Quad Center C
SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVENUE
U
Summer Orientation
U
Parking
Wallace House
School
International
Perry
Martha of Social
Services
Law
Madison
William Monroe
Residence Hall
V
Center
Building
Cook
Quad
Oxford Housing
Work
Building
Trotter House
U
Lawyers Club
MADISON STREET
P
School
of
Hutchins Law
Lorch Education
South
FOREST CT
WILLARD
Hall
Hall
Library
Quad
East
Towsley Center for Children
MONROE
Quad
JOHN
Law School
Computer &
Admissions Business School
Exec. Ed. Bldg.
S
ET
OS
(Davidison
Hall)
TRE
R
C
LS
U
HIL
Executive
Assembly
Residence
U
U
Hall
Sports
Coliseum U
HILL STREET
Henderson
Paton
Sam
Ginsberg
HILL STREET
House
Center
IM
Wyly
Center/
Locker
Kresge Madelon Hall
Room
Library Pound
House
ARBOR
V Buhr
BENJAMIN
U Building
ELBEL FIELD
HAMILTON
tel: 734.764.0332
fax: 734.764.2772
Children’s
Center
School of
Nursing
CATHERINE
SOUTH DIVISION
Pre-Health Professions Advisors
Peggy Zitek, PhD, Donna Pikula DDS,
and David Brawn, PhD
1255 Angell Hall
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003
KINGSLEY
LAWRENCE
TO I-94
(EXIT172)
D
Hospital
Education
Center
NORTH DIVISION
TO US-23
AND M-14
(EXIT 3)
Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center
University of Michigan
Office of Student Academic Affairs
BONISTEEL BLVD.
C
Engineering
Research
Gerstac
Art &
Building
Bldg.
Architecture
Computing
Center
Annex
School of
V
U
Information
North
U
T.
ET
BE
BONISTEEL B
R
E
V
V
I
NE
Kellogg Eye Center
GREENE STREET
Quality letters of recommendation
LA
EE
PO
TS
BROWN ST.
Strong admissions exam scores (MCAT, DAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT)
DW
OA
BR
EN
TR
AY
DE
NORTH FIFTH
Community service involvement of a non pre-health nature
ID
WA
LL
S
U
FIFTH AVENUE
with an emphasis on patient care experience
MA
Riverview
Bldg
FOURTH AVENUE
Demonstrated commitment to the health professions,
N
N
SOUTH MAIN STREET
Involvement in extracurricular activities
U
NORTH MAIN STREET
Strong academic performance
Moore
Building
(School
of Music)
D.
LV
NORTH FOURTH
What will the admissions committees look
for when I apply for professional school?
Houses II
DRIVE
CENTRAL AND
MEDICAL
CAMPUS MAP
R
Genetics Counseling
ELM
Veterinary Medicine
WA
LNU
T
Optometry
H
Chiropractic Medicine
Mosher-Jordan
Dentistry
RY
Physical Therapy
RV
AT
O
Pharmacy
Palmer Drive
Commons
Osteopathic Medicine
University
Health Services
Physician Assistant
INGALLS MALL
Podiatric Medicine
Administrative
Services Bldg.
Allopathic Medicine
Inglis
House
What will the admissions committees look for when I apply to professional school?
While most U.S. medical schools and other healthrelated graduate programs generally require similar
coursework, it is important to know that there is variation from school to school, program to program. It is
a student’s responsibility to be aware of what the
requirements are for the particular schools and programs in which he/she is interested. The Pre-Health
Professions Academic Advisors at the Newnan LSA
Academic Advising Center can assist students in making appropriate course selections and provide resources
for determining definitive program requirements.
For students interested in medical school, the Medical
School Admission Requirements (MSAR) book is a
highly recommended source; for pre-dental students,
the Official Guide to Dental Schools is invaluable; and
for pre-veterinary students, the Veterinary Medical
School Admission Requirements (VMSAR) book is
highly recommended. For other schools, see their specific websites for further information regarding required
pre-requisites, etc.
Biology: Three semesters of biology lecture with two labs which might include:
Course #
Course Title
Credits
Bio 171
Bio 172
Bio 173
Bio 207
Bio 208
Bio 222
Bio 225/226
Bio 252
Bio 305/ MCDB 306
Bio 541
Introductory Biology, Ecology & Evolution Lecture
Intro Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Lect.
Introductory Biology Lab
Microbiology, Combined Lecture and Lab
Embryology Lecture
An Introduction to Neurobiology Lecture
Animal Physiology Lecture & Lab
Chordate Anatomy and Phylogeny, Lecture & Lab
Genetics Lecture & Lab
Mammalian Reproductive Endocrinology Lecture
(4)
(4)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(3)
(3/2)
(4)
(3/3)
(4)
Chemistry 352
EEB 341
MCDB 307/308
MCDB 427
MCDB 428
MCDB 429
Medadm 403
Micrbiol 301/350
Physiology 201
Physiology 502
Introduction to Biochemical Research Techniques
Parasitology, Combined Lecture & Lab
Developmental Biology Lecture & Lab
Molecular Biology Lecture
Cell Biology Lecture
Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology
Human Anatomy Lecture
Microbiology Lecture & Lab
Introduction to Human Physiology Lecture
Human Physiology Lecture
(2)
(4)
(3/3)
(4)
(4)
(3)
(5)
(3/1)
(4)
(4)
MCDB 310
Biolchem. 415
Chemistry 351
Chemistry 451/452
Introductory Biochemistry Lecture
Introductory Biochemistry Lecture
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Intro Biochemistry I Lecture &
Intro Biochemistry II Lecture
(3)
(3)
(4)
(4/4)
Chemistry: Two semesters of general (inorganic) chemistry with lab and
two semesters of organic chemistry with labs:
Chem 130/125&126
Chem 210/211
Chem 215/216
Chem 230 or 260
General Chemistry Lecture & Labs
Organic Chemistry I Lecture & Lab
Organic Chemistry II Lecture & Lab
Physical Chemistry Lecture
(3/1 &1)
(4/1)
(3/2)
(3)
Physics: Two semesters of introductory physics with labs:
Physics 125/141
Physics 126/236
Physics I Lecture & Lab (Algebra based)
Physics II Lecture & Lab (Algebra based)
- or -
(4/1)
(4/1)
Physics 135/136
Physics 235/236
Physics for Life Sciences I (Calculus I based)
Physics for Life Sciences II (Calculus I based)
- or -
(4/1)
(4/1)
Physics 140/141
Physics 240/241
Physics I Lecture & Lab (Calculus I based)
Physics II Lecture & Lab (Calculus II based)
(4/1)
(4/1)
(The algebra and calculus based courses can be mixed and matched.)
the
courses
Biochemistry: One semester. Two semesters for Biochemistry concentrators.
Approximately 28 medical schools and 28 dental schools require Biochemistry
(UM included); others strongly recommend it.
The following section lists subject areas and courses** that are
required and/or recommended for medical schools and many other
health professions graduate programs. These courses should be
elected for letter grades, rather than on a Pass/Fail basis.
Mathematics: Some medical schools require one
semester of calculus; a few schools require 2 semesters
of calculus. Statistics is highly recommended if you have
AP credit for calculus but do not want or need to take an
additional semester of calculus.
English: Two courses in composition and/or literature
are required by many schools. Note: Writing courses in
other departments do not necessarily satisfy this
requirement.
Humanities/Social Sciences: Broad exposure to
non-natural science subjects is encouraged by medical
schools and other health professional programs. Many
programs will require a minimum number of semester
hours in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Some
require one to three terms in psychology or behavioral
studies; economics, statistics, and computer science are
considered to be of increasing importance in preparation
for a career in medicine.
** Be sure to check with each school to which you want
to apply since some schools have additional requirements
beyond these basics.
What will the admissions committees look for when I apply to professional school?
While most U.S. medical schools and other healthrelated graduate programs generally require similar
coursework, it is important to know that there is variation from school to school, program to program. It is
a student’s responsibility to be aware of what the
requirements are for the particular schools and programs in which he/she is interested. The Pre-Health
Professions Academic Advisors at the Newnan LSA
Academic Advising Center can assist students in making appropriate course selections and provide resources
for determining definitive program requirements.
For students interested in medical school, the Medical
School Admission Requirements (MSAR) book is a
highly recommended source; for pre-dental students,
the Official Guide to Dental Schools is invaluable; and
for pre-veterinary students, the Veterinary Medical
School Admission Requirements (VMSAR) book is
highly recommended. For other schools, see their specific websites for further information regarding required
pre-requisites, etc.
Biology: Three semesters of biology lecture with two labs which might include:
Course #
Course Title
Credits
Bio 171
Bio 172
Bio 173
Bio 207
Bio 208
Bio 222
Bio 225/226
Bio 252
Bio 305/ MCDB 306
Bio 541
Introductory Biology, Ecology & Evolution Lecture
Intro Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Lect.
Introductory Biology Lab
Microbiology, Combined Lecture and Lab
Embryology Lecture
An Introduction to Neurobiology Lecture
Animal Physiology Lecture & Lab
Chordate Anatomy and Phylogeny, Lecture & Lab
Genetics Lecture & Lab
Mammalian Reproductive Endocrinology Lecture
(4)
(4)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(3)
(3/2)
(4)
(3/3)
(4)
Chemistry 352
EEB 341
MCDB 307/308
MCDB 427
MCDB 428
MCDB 429
Medadm 403
Micrbiol 301/350
Physiology 201
Physiology 502
Introduction to Biochemical Research Techniques
Parasitology, Combined Lecture & Lab
Developmental Biology Lecture & Lab
Molecular Biology Lecture
Cell Biology Lecture
Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology
Human Anatomy Lecture
Microbiology Lecture & Lab
Introduction to Human Physiology Lecture
Human Physiology Lecture
(2)
(4)
(3/3)
(4)
(4)
(3)
(5)
(3/1)
(4)
(4)
MCDB 310
Biolchem. 415
Chemistry 351
Chemistry 451/452
Introductory Biochemistry Lecture
Introductory Biochemistry Lecture
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Intro Biochemistry I Lecture &
Intro Biochemistry II Lecture
(3)
(3)
(4)
(4/4)
Chemistry: Two semesters of general (inorganic) chemistry with lab and
two semesters of organic chemistry with labs:
Chem 130/125&126
Chem 210/211
Chem 215/216
Chem 230 or 260
General Chemistry Lecture & Labs
Organic Chemistry I Lecture & Lab
Organic Chemistry II Lecture & Lab
Physical Chemistry Lecture
(3/1 &1)
(4/1)
(3/2)
(3)
Physics: Two semesters of introductory physics with labs:
Physics 125/141
Physics 126/236
Physics I Lecture & Lab (Algebra based)
Physics II Lecture & Lab (Algebra based)
- or -
(4/1)
(4/1)
Physics 135/136
Physics 235/236
Physics for Life Sciences I (Calculus I based)
Physics for Life Sciences II (Calculus I based)
- or -
(4/1)
(4/1)
Physics 140/141
Physics 240/241
Physics I Lecture & Lab (Calculus I based)
Physics II Lecture & Lab (Calculus II based)
(4/1)
(4/1)
(The algebra and calculus based courses can be mixed and matched.)
the
courses
Biochemistry: One semester. Two semesters for Biochemistry concentrators.
Approximately 28 medical schools and 28 dental schools require Biochemistry
(UM included); others strongly recommend it.
The following section lists subject areas and courses** that are
required and/or recommended for medical schools and many other
health professions graduate programs. These courses should be
elected for letter grades, rather than on a Pass/Fail basis.
Mathematics: Some medical schools require one
semester of calculus; a few schools require 2 semesters
of calculus. Statistics is highly recommended if you have
AP credit for calculus but do not want or need to take an
additional semester of calculus.
English: Two courses in composition and/or literature
are required by many schools. Note: Writing courses in
other departments do not necessarily satisfy this
requirement.
Humanities/Social Sciences: Broad exposure to
non-natural science subjects is encouraged by medical
schools and other health professional programs. Many
programs will require a minimum number of semester
hours in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Some
require one to three terms in psychology or behavioral
studies; economics, statistics, and computer science are
considered to be of increasing importance in preparation
for a career in medicine.
** Be sure to check with each school to which you want
to apply since some schools have additional requirements
beyond these basics.
For whom is this brochure intended?
Any U of M undergraduate interested in applying to a health
professions school, including:
What can I select for a concentration?
2003-2004 Bulletin
While many science courses are required to apply to health graduate programs, a science major such as Biology or Chemistry is not a prerequisite.
Pre-veterinary medicine students should strongly consider a concentration
with a biological focus. However, other pre-health students can concentrate
in any area across the spectrum of liberal arts. Strong grades in required
science coursework are essential, but schools are also interested in the
overall quality and scope of undergraduate work. Students are encouraged to
explore their intellectual curiosity.
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