Michigan Medical School Prerequisites
Prerequisites for Michigan's Medical Schools
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Biology Science |
2 semesters of biological science (Includes Anatomy, Biology, Genetics, Physiology, Microbiology) and 2 labs |
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Organic Chemistry |
2 semesters of organic chemistry (at least one lab) OR 1 semester of organic chemistry and 1 semester of biochemistry (at least 1 lab) |
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Recommended Courses |
Inorganic chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Social Sciences, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Physics, and Mathematics/Statistics. |
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Personal Experience: |
Your application must include documented hours of personal experiences and include activities that demonstrate your preprofessional preparation for medical school. The AMCAS application will allow you to discuss up to 15 work and experience activities. Suggested themes: • Clinical exposure and employment |
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Competitive GPA: |
3.62 Science, 3.70 Overall |
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Competitive MCAT: |
509 |
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MCAT-Influenced Preparation Model is listed below. MSU CHM offers a total of 4 prerequisite models.
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| Biochemistry | Biochemistry (1 semester) |
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Biological Science |
Biology with lab (1 year) |
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Chemistry |
General Chemistry with lab (1 year) |
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Math/Statistics |
College Algebra or higher or statistics |
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Organic Chemistry |
Organic Chemistry with lab (1 year) |
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Physics |
Introductory Physics with lab (1 year) |
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Social science coursework |
Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology (1 semester) |
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Upper Level Biological Science (300-400 level) |
1 Semester of 300-400 level or junior-senior level coursework. Options include: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Computer Science, Embryology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, and Psychology. |
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Competitive GPA: |
3.68 Science, 3.75 Overall Score of 2.0 or higher required for all prerequisites. |
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Competitive MCAT: |
Aim for 505 or higher 2023 average = 510 |
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Informational Video: |
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Biochemistry |
Please see Chemistry |
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Biological Science |
8 credits. AP Biology credit is NOT accepted. |
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Chemistry |
16 credits of inorganic & organic chemistry (including BMB). AP Chemistry credit IS accepted. |
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English Composition |
6 credits of English (WRA/LB 133 + Tier II Writing Course/LB 492). AP English credit IS accepted. |
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Recommended Courses |
Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete an additional courses in senior level biological sciences such as genetics, anatomy, physiology, histology, microbiology, immunology, & neurobiology. |
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Competitive GPA: |
3.5-3.7, with emphasis on Science GPA |
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Competitive MCAT: |
506-508 |
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Biochemistry |
1 course in Biochemistry |
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Statistics |
1 course in Statistics (Math or Social Science based) |
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Science Lab |
1 lab in either Biology, Chemistry, or Physics |
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Science & Math Courses |
24 college credits (excluding AP courses) with breadth and depth of science and math disciplines. Courses listed above are included in those 24 credits. |
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Additional Course |
1 course in Social or Behavioral Sciences |
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AP Credits |
OUWB will begin accepting AP credits on a case by case basis for the 2024-2025 application cycle. |
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Competitive GPA: |
3.80 Science, 3.84 Overall |
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Competitive MCAT: |
495 Mimimum. 510 median score for admitted applicants |
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University of Michigan's Medical School no longer requires specific prerequisite courses and will move to competency-based admissions requirements. This involves demonstrated academic strength and rigor in the following areas:
- Biomedical and Social Sciences (including skills in Written and Verbal Communication)
- Statistical Analysis and Epidemiology
- Hypothesis Development and Investigation
- Analytical Thought and Problem-Solving Skills
For more detailed information, please visit the UM Medical School Admissions website below.
Competitive GPA: 3.82 Science, 3.85 Overall
Competitive MCAT: 517
Website: UM Medical School Admissions
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Biological Science |
2 semesters of General Biology |
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Chemistry |
2 semesters of general/inorganic chemistry |
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English |
1 semester of English/writing |
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Organic Chemistry |
2 semesters of organic chemistry |
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Physics |
2 semesters of physics |
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Recommended Courses |
Labs are not required, but highly recommended Biochemistry, Statistics, Medical Ethics, Mathematics, Social Science, Upper Level Biology. |
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Competitive GPA: |
3.83 Science, 3.77 Overall |
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Competitive MCAT: |
513 |
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WMU's Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine no longer requires specific prerequisite courses. For more detailed information, please visit the WMU Medical School Admissions website below. While selecting a major in the sciences is not required, we encourage significant expaerince in upper-division coursework in academic settings.
Recommended Courses: Biochemistry, Genetics, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Immunology, and Statistics.
Competitive GPA: 3.71 Science, 3.76 Overall
Competitive MCAT: 516
Website: WMED Admissions
Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Grading Policy: View grade policy chart at the bottom of this page.
Grade Alternative Policies for Michigan's Medical Schools
Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory and Credit/No Credit Policies for Michigan Medical Schools:
Acceptance of Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory (S/NS) and Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) by
Michigan medical schools in place of numerical grades are listed below.
While a professional health program may accept prerequisite courses graded in the binary S/NS or CR/NC system, they may still request that you report your numerical grades for those courses when applying to their programs. It is important that you check the policies of each program that you plan to apply to.
Need to check grade alternative policies with out-of-state schools? Download this email template for contacting out-of-state professional schools.
**THIS WEBSITE IS A GUIDE ONLY**
Students must consult with their pre-health advisor AND the appropriate medical schools on a regular basis for revisions to prerequisites and to ensure completion of all application requirements.
Contact individual schools if you have Advanced Placement (AP) credit for prerequisite requirements.
Each professional school has their own policy on whether they accept credit from AP and community colleges. Students must contact the individual school themselves to determine the requirements for course planning.