Minor: Pre-Medical Studies

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 43

GPA requirements to earn minor: 2.0

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: None.

Contact Information: Christa Schwintzer, Assistant Director of School of Biology and Ecology, 310 Deering Hall, (207)581-3115

The courses outlined below meet the entrance requirements of the majority of professional schools and colleges offering post-baccalaureate programs in the health professions. Students should plan these courses in addition to the specific requirements of their academic major. The Health Professions Career Specialist can help students research the admission requirements of specific schools.

Courses:

BIO 100 - Basic Biology Credits: 4
BIO 200 - Biology of Organisms Credits: 4
BMB 322 - Biochemistry Credits: 3
BMB 323 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credits: 2
CHY 121 - Introduction to Chemistry Credits: 3
CHY 122 - The Molecular Basis of Chemical Change Credits: 3
CHY 123 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHY 124 - The Molecular Basis of Chemical Change Laboratory Credits: 1
CHY 251 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHY 252 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHY 253 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 2
CHY 254 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 2
INT 200 - (SBE) Orientation to Health Professions Credits: 4
(This course is recommended but is not required for the minor)
MAT 126 - Calculus I Credits: 4
PHY 111 - General Physics I Credits: 4
and
PHY 112 - General Physics II Credits: 4
or
PHY 121 - Physics for Engineers and Physical Scientists I Credits: 4
and
PHY 122 - Physics for Engineers and Physical Scientists II Credits: 4