Coursework
The suggested course of study outlined below represents the minimal course requirements for allopathic and osteopathic medical school. Requirements for physician assistant programs and schools of dentistry, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, naturopathic, and veterinary medicine are similar to this prerequisite list; however, students should check with the websites of schools you are interested in to learn about specific requirements for admission to their program.
These pre-professional courses will provide you a broad educational background - a strong foundation in the natural sciences, highly developed communication skills and a solid background in the social sciences and humanities. A liberal arts education can help you achieve an understanding of self and of others. Attitudes, values and motivations are important determinants of behavior in sickness as well as in health. You should learn to state information precisely and develop a conscious technique for organizing or memorizing relevant information. It is particularly desirable that you develop your communication skills through courses in speech, writing, reading and participation in extracurricular activities. Medical schools want individuals with a diversity of backgrounds, talents and interests.
SUGGESTED COURSES
| Health Profession School Prerequisite | UM Course Number | UM Course Name |
|---|---|---|
|
Biology (one year general biology with lab) |
BIOB 160N BIOB 170N BIOB 171N |
Principles of Living Systems Principles of Biological Diversity Principles of Biological Diversity Laboratory |
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Chemistry (one year general chemistry with lab; one year organic chemistry with lab) |
CHMY 141N CHMY 143N CHMY 221 CHMY 222 CHMY 223 CHMY 224 |
College Chemistry I & Laboratory College Chemistry II & Laboratory Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry II Laboratory |
|
(one year) |
BCH 480 BCH 482 |
Advanced Biochemistry I Advanced Biochemistry II |
|
Physics (one year with lab) |
PHSX 205N PHSX 206N PHSX 207N PHSX 208N |
College Physics I College Physics I Laboratory College Physics II College Physics II Laboratory |
|
Mathematics* (one semester calculus, one semester statistics) |
M 162 M 171 STAT 216 |
Applied Calculus OR Calculus I Introduction to Statistics |
|
Social Sciences (one semester psychology, one semester sociology) |
PSYX 100S SOCI 101S |
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology |
Students must satisfy the specific requirements for their major and UM’s general education requirements. For more information regarding prerequisites and to plan the best course of study, please speak with a Pre-Medical Sciences advisor.
*Mathematics course requirements vary among medical schools. Please check with the schools that you plan to apply to to verify that you have satisfied the requirements.
RECOMMENDED/OPTIONAL COURSEWORK
| UM Course Name | UM Course Number | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
|
Preparation for Chemistry |
CHMY 104 |
Maplesoft Algebra placement exam score of 12 |
|
Cellular and Molecular Biology |
BIOB 260 |
BIOB 160 or BCH 110 and CHMY 143 |
|
Genetics and Evolution |
BIOB 272 |
BIOB 260 and M 121 or higher |
|
PreMed 101: The Science of Health Professions Success |
AHHS 391 |
None (see below) |
|
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II |
BIOH 365
BIOH 370 |
CHMY 121 or CHMY 141 and BIOB 160 or BIOH 112/113
BIOH 365 |
|
Intro to Statistics |
STAT 216 |
Maplesoft Algebra placement exam score of 12 or M115 or higher |
|
Biochemistry* |
BCH 380 |
BIOB 260 or CHMY 223 |
|
Biological Psychology |
PSYX 250N |
PSYX 100S |
|
Health Psychology |
PSYX 383 |
PSYX 100S and PSYX 250N |
*This course can be taken for 1 semester in place of BCH 480/482
Pre-Med Program Course Offerings
Outside of the prerequisite courses required, students are encouraged to take other courses that will help prepare them for health profession school.
AHHS 391.80: Premedical Sciences 101: Honors
Contact Mark Pershouse for more information: mark.pershouse@mso.umt.edu
This survey course is designed for students considering a career as a medical provider by reviewing the experience of being a medical student, the health care system, and ethical issues involved in the doctor patient experience.
*The course number will be changing in coming semesters
AHHS 395.02: Special Topics - Introduction to Dentistry
1 credit, offered spring semesters, odd years only
This course provides students with basic introductory knowledge of dental medicine and hands-on experience. Basic tooth morphology and review of preparation for dental school is covered.