Pre-Med Track Summary (MUSC, USC, GRU)
For individual school requirements see next page
Course numbers correspond to USC Aiken offerings
See individual school pages for rules about AP credits
All 3 schools
Require:
BIOL 121/122 (4/4)
CHEM 111/112 (4/4)
CHEM 331/331L (3/1)
USC
Additional requirements
ENGL 101, 102
MUSC
Additional requirements
CHEM 332/332L (3/1)
PHYS 201/202 or 211/212 (4/4)
GRU
Additional requirements
PHYS 201/202 or 211/212 (4/4)
ENGL 101, 102
One advanced chemistry course
including but not limited to
Strongly prefers
PHYS 201/202 or 211/212 (4/4)
BIOL 541, 542 (3/3) (at least one semester)
Additional recommendations
offered at USCA
BIOL 315 (4)
BIOL 541, 542 (3/3)
BIOL 502 (3)
BIOL 350 (4)
BIOL 360 (4)
Strongly recommends Also recommends:
BIOL 541, 542 (3/3) BIOL 502, STAT 201, PSYC 101,
(at least one semester)
SOCY 101, and others (see next page)
Psychology and/or Social Sciences
courses are recommended for
students preparing to take the new
MCAT exam in 2015
CHEM 332/332L, BIOL 541
CHEM 321/321L, CHEM 311/311L
CHEM 541/541L
(3/1)
All three schools recommend as much biology and chemistry as possible in addition to the
required coursework.
Recommended completion of following before MCAT:
ACHM 111/112
ACHM 331/331L
APHY 201/202 or 211/212
ABIO 121/122
(MCAT taken during the junior year)
As much other chemistry and biology as possible
Psychology and/or Social Sciences courses are
recommended by GRU for students preparing to take the
new MCAT exam in 2015.
(last updated May 2014)
USC School of Medicine
Requirements:
English composition and literature - 2 semesters ENGL 101, 102
Biology with laboratory – 2 semesters BIOL 121, 122
General inorganic chemistry* with laboratory – 2 semesters CHEM 111, 112
General organic chemistry* with laboratory – 2 semesters CHEM 331, 331L, 332, 332L
Strongly Preferred:
Physics - PHYS 201, 202 or PHYS 211, 212
Biochemistry – BIOL 541, BIOL 542 (at least one semester)
Histology –
Clinical experience –
*All science course work must be acceptable for continued study by department majors.
(at USC Aiken a C or better is required by both the Biology and Chemistry Majors)
Note from USC: “For most applicants, a strong preparation in the natural sciences is the best basis for the
study and understanding of the medical sciences. For this reason, the Admissions Committee recommends
that most applicants complete more than the minimum requirements in the area of natural science.”
MUSC
MUSC course recommendations:
Although no prerequisite courses are required, most successful applicants to this medical school
complete two semesters of the following courses prior to matriculating:
General biology BIOL 121, 122
General chemistry CHEM 111, 112
Organic chemistry CHEM 331, 331L, 332, 332L
Physics PHYS 201, 202 or PHYS 211, 212
Other courses that have been shown to be of value are:
Anatomy BIOL 315
Biochemistry BIOL 541, 542
Cell biology BIOL 302, 502
Genetics BIOL 350
Physiology BIOL 360
Embryology___________
GRU Augusta - Medical College of Georgia
Applicants must have completed: * one academic year is equal to two semesters
Biology - one academic year* of general biology or zoology with lab BIOL 121, 122
Chemistry
One academic year of general/inorganic chemistry with lab CHEM 111, 112
One semester organic chemistry with lab CHEM 331, 331L
One semester may be fulfilled by any advanced chemistry course (lab not necessary)
Physics - one academic year of physics with lab PHYS 201, 202 or 211, 212
English - one academic year of English ENGL 101, 102
Biochemistry is strongly recommended. BIOL 541, 542 (at least one)
Courses recommended
Cellular Biology, Statistics, Social Sciences, Humanities, Psychology, Behavior Sciences
NOTE: For specific rules about AP credits, please see the specific school website.
(last updated May 2014)