Medicine and Dentistry Preprofessional Program

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Medicine:
Gregory Miller (Chemistry), 541-552-6408, Advisor
Richard May (Biology), 541-552-6867, Advisor
David Oline (Biology), 541-552-6799, Advisor
Peter Schroeder (Biology), 541-552-6871, Advisor
John Sollinger (Biology), 541-552-6342, Advisor
Peter Wu (Physics), 541-552-6492, Advisor

Dentistry:
Gregory Miller (Chemistry), Advisor
Chris Oswald (Biology), Advisor

The University offers curricula that prepare students for entrance into medical and dental schools. A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to most of these schools. Professional schools accept bachelor’s degrees in any regular academic discipline; however, the majority of students major in biology or chemistry, often choosing the biomedical option in these departments.

First-year courses are the same for the medicine and dentistry preprofessional programs.

First Year

CH 201 - General Chemistry 3 credits
CH 202 - General Chemistry 3 credits
CH 203 - General Chemistry 3 credits
CH 204 - General Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits
CH 205 - General Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits
CH 206 - General Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits
BI 211 - Principles of Biology: Molecules, Cells, and Genes 4 credits
BI 212 - Principles of Biology: Evolution and Diversity 4 credits
BI 213 - Principles of Biology: Function and Ecology of Organisms 4 credits
Mathematics 12 credits
USEM 101 - University Seminar 4 credits each
USEM 102 - University Seminar 4 credits each
USEM 103 - University Seminar 4 credits each

Total: 51 credits

Courses taken in the second, third, and fourth years should be planned in consultation with the appropriate advisor. Courses commonly required by medical schools include Organic Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and Psychology. Highly recommended electives include Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, and Spanish. Students must complete the University Studies requirements and the requirements for a major.