<p>And what classes do you have to take?</p>
<p>Google…</p>
<p>Yes we do!</p>
<p>Sarah, most 4 year colleges in the USA can get you ready for application to Medical school. You need to do some more research on what comprises a “pre-med program”.</p>
<p>It’s four Med school pre-req classes and direction to you to not mess up your GPA and to score high on your MCATs. There you go. That’s the pre-med program.</p>
<p>Cut and paste from Columbia Bulletin ([Special</a> Programs | Columbia College](<a href=“Columbia College Bulletin < Columbia College | Columbia University”>Columbia College Bulletin < Columbia College | Columbia University) ):</p>
<p>Medical, dental, and other health professional schools prefer that undergraduates complete a four-year program of study toward the bachelor’s degree. All health professional schools require prerequisite coursework. This coursework can be completed during the undergraduate years along with the Core Curriculum and the major or concentration.
Major or Concentration</p>
<p>National statistics, as well as the experiences of Columbia College students, show that there is no major preferred by medical school admissions committees. Students are encouraged to major or concentrate in any field that appeals to them. Students concentrating in a non-science area may wish to take one or two extra science courses to demonstrate their interest and aptitude in the sciences. Students should work closely with their advising deans and their major adviser in planning a program that meets their interests.</p>
<p>Premedical Requirements</p>
<p>The required premedical science courses are as follows:</p>
<pre><code>General chemistry
The following lecture sequence and independent lab course:
CHEM C1403-C1404 , and C1500,
For students who place into the accelerated track, C2407 and C2507.
Organic Chemistry
One of the following:
CHEM C3443-C3444, and C3543 (the second term of lab, C3544 , is entirely optional).
CHEM C3045-C3046, and C2507 in the second term of the first year. This sequence is available only to prospective chemistry or biochemistry majors who have Advanced Placement credit in chemistry, and who achieve a high enough score on the Chemistry Department placement test.
Students who score well on the placement test have the option of taking CHEM C2407 in the first year and CHEM C3443-C3444, and C3543 in the sophomore year.
Physics
One of the following:
PHYS V1201-V1202 and accompanying laboratories (V1291-V1292)
PHYS C1401 and either C1402 or C1602 or C1601 and C1602 and one of the following laboratories (C1493, C1494, C2699, W3081)
PHYS C2801-C2802 is an option for students with exceptionally strong back grounds in both physics and mathematics; Advanced Placement in these subjects or the equivalent; and the instructor’s permission. A special placement exam is held during new student orientation. This sequence covers the subject matter of PHYS C1601, C1602 and C2601 and is preparatory for advanced work in physics and related fields. There is no accompanying laboratory; however, students are encouraged to take the intermediate laboratory PHYS W3081 in the following year.
Biology
BIOL C2005 or EEEB W2001 and C2006 or an advanced course chosen in consultation with a departmental adviser.
At least 2 points of laboratory work in biology. BIOL W2501 or W3002 is recommended for premedical students not majoring in biology. Other biology lecture and lab courses may be substituted for the preferred sequence. Please consult with a preprofessional adviser or advising dean.
Mathematics
Although it is not required by all medical schools, calculus is required for Columbia chemistry sequences and therefore all premedical students should have at least the equivalent of one semester of Calculus. Some medical schools require a full year of calculus and others require statistics. Ideally, this should be taken during their first year along with chemistry. It is sometimes possible to use AP credit toward this requirement.
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<p>Some medical schools do not allow botany courses to be used to fulfill their biology requirements. There are medical schools that have begun to require a course in biochemistry, and many others strongly recommend it. Additionally, some schools have expanded requirements that include statistics, or courses in the behavioral or social sciences. Students should consult the latest edition of Medical School Admission Requirements for details. Schools of osteopathy, dentistry, optometry, and podiatry have requirements similar to those of medical school. Reference copies of appropriate bulletins are available in the Center for Student Advising. General chemistry should be taken before Biology and Organic chemistry. The rest of the premedical courses can be taken in any order.</p>