Friday, September 2, 2011

Pre-Med: Updated Pre-requisites Coursework Recommendations

We've received word that the recommended coursework for pre-med students has been revised recently. Students are now recommended to take an introductory statistics course (STAT100 or equivalent) as well as a "social and behavioral sciences" course - there are numerous options which could fulfill this second recommendation. We're also hearing that the amount of MCB (Molecular and Cellular Biology) and Biochemistry content on the MCAT is expected to increase, so you're strongly advised to take this coursework prior to the MCAT!
A revised pre-med planning sheet can now be found here
For more specific guidance on how to implement these recommendations, make an appointment with your DGS advisor by calling 217-333-4710, or visit with a pre-health advisor in the Career Center!