<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I know the English requirements vary from school to school but had a few questions.</p>
<p>1: Would a literature (in my schools Literature in Translation dept) course which involves essay writing in response to critical reading count as an English course for most med schools?</p>
<p>2: Can the English requirement be fulfilled after the time of application as long as it is fulfilled by the time of matriculation?</p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p>
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<li><p>If it counts toward your school’s English requirements (eg, I was required to take a “writing intensive” class for my major, which was indicated WI on my transcript), it should count toward med school too. This was the case for me, and I applied to a nice mix of top schools, state schools, and other private schools (app cycle 2010-2011). On the other hand, if it’s “just” a lit class that has some writing included but isn’t officially a writing intensive or composition or whatever designation your school gives to courses that are writing-heavy, then it probably wouldn’t count.</p></li>
<li><p>Yes, as can all requirements, but I imagine having a significant amount of prereqs left to take could “count” against you. (Doubt just having English left would matter at all though.)</p></li>
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<p>Most of the med schools specify English or “writing intensive” course. Thus, as Kristin notes, if it satisfies your undergrad college’s writing/English requirement it will work for med school. But other courses could be acceptable as well, such as philosophy (writing intensive, not logic).</p>