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Michigan Medical School Prerequisites

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Prerequisites

Biological Science with labs

2 semesters of biological science and 2 labs

Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry

2 semesters of organic chemistry (at least 1 lab)

OR

1 semester of organic chemistry and 1 semester of biochemistry (at least 1 lab)

Recommended Courses

Biochemistry, Genetics, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Math/Statistics, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Social Sciences. 

Website: 

CMU College of Medicine Admissions

 

Prerequisites

Biochemistry 1 semester

Physics

2 semesters

Upper Level Biological Science

300-400 level coursework

Strongly recommended courses/subjects

Behavioral Sciences: Anthropology, psychology, sociology

Humanities: Ethics (bioethics), history, languages, philosophy

Life & Physical Sciences: Anatomy, bioinformatics, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, physiology

Mathematics: Algebra, data analysis and processing, statistics

Website:

MSU College of Human Medicine Admissions

Prerequisites

Biochemistry

Please see Chemistry

Biological Science

8 credits of Biological Science. AP Biology credit is NOT accepted.

Chemistry

16 credits - any combination of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. At least 3 credits of biochemistry required.

AP Chemistry credit IS accepted.

English Composition

6 credits of English (WRA/LB 133 + Tier II Writing Course/LB 492). AP English credit IS accepted.

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. 

Website:

MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions

Prerequisites

Biochemistry

1 course in Biochemistry

Statistics

1 course in Statistics (Math or Social Science based)

Science Lab

1 lab in either Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

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. 

Additional Course

1 course in Social or Behavioral Sciences

Additional Recommened Course Categories

Humanities, Behavioral Science, English, Anatomy & Biology

Website:

OUWB School of Medicine Admissions

 

University of Michigan's Medical School does not require specific coursework for admission. However, the UMMS curriculum is designed with the presumption that students possess foundational knowledge and skills. The competencies that are required fall under the following categories:

  • Humanities & Social Sciences (including skills in Written and Verbal Communication)
  • Life and Physical Sciences
  • Statistics
  • Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

For more detailed information, please visit the UM Medical School Admissions website.

Website: UM Medical School Admissions 

Prerequisites

Biological Science with lab

2 semesters of Biology, at least 1 semester with lab

Chemistry with lab

2 semesters of general/inorganic chemistry, at least 1 semester with lab

English

1 semester of English/writing

Math

1 semester of college mathematics

Organic Chemistry with lab

2 semesters of organic chemistry, 1 semester with lab

Physics

2 semesters of physics

Recommended Courses

Biochemistry, Statistics, Medical Ethics, Social Science, Upper Level Biology. Additional Labs (i.e. Physics) are highly recommended.

Website:

WSU School of Medicine Admissions

 

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. While selecting a major in the sciences is not required, we encourage significant experience in upper-division coursework in academic settings.

Recommended Courses: A broad base of coursework in the Humanities and Social Sciences (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, etc) as well as upper division hard science coursework in Biochemistry, Genetics, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Immunology, and Statistics.

Website: WMED Admissions 

**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.