Medicine and Dentistry Preprofessional Programs

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Medicine:
Samuel David (Chemistry), 541-552-6408, Advisor
Richard May (Biology), 541-552-6867, Advisor
David Oline (Biology), 541-552-6799, Advisor

Dentistry:
Samuel David (Chemistry), 541-552-6408, Advisor
David Oline (Biology), 541-552-6799, 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 221 - General Chemistry I 3 credits
CH 222 - General Chemistry II 3 credits
CH 223 - General Chemistry III 3 credits
CH 227 - General Chemistry Laboratory I 2 credits
CH 228 - General Chemistry Laboratory II 2 credits
CH 229 - General Chemistry Laboratory III 2 credits
BI 211 - Principles of Biology: Molecules, Cells, and Genes 5 credits
BI 212 - Principles of Biology: Evolution and Diversity 5 credits
BI 213 - Principles of Biology: Function and Ecology of Organisms 5 credits
Mathematics 12 credits

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.