{"id":29894,"date":"2025-06-25T12:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/?post_type=program&#038;p=29894"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:21:05","slug":"pre-medicine","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/academics\/pre-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Pre-Medicine            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<text>\n  \n<p class=\"intro\">The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects shortages across health care professions, including physicians. Some specialties, including primary care, will face severe shortages in the next five to twenty years. To practice medicine, further education and training are required, ranging from 4 to 8 years of additional schooling and training after college.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering medical school after college, 51ÁÔÆæ will provide you with an excellent foundation to help you reach your goal. Admission to medical school is a highly competitive process, and students must demonstrate very strong academic performance as well as provide evidence that they have engaged in health-related work experiences to meet the rigorous admission standards of medical school. 51ÁÔÆæ graduates have consistently been admitted to medical schools at a rate equal to or greater than the national average; many 51ÁÔÆæ Pre-Medical students have gone on to attend top-ranked medical schools and fulfilling careers in different medical specialties.<\/p>\n<p>Medical schools do no require any specific major. What they do expect, however, is that students will have taken the necessary preparatory science classes to prepare for the demands of medical school. Because of the number of biology and chemistry classes that need to be taken, most students choose to major in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or neuroscience, but this is not a requirement. As long as a student takes the required coursework, they can major in any subject area.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Many individuals feel a calling to the medical profession after they have graduated and been working in another profession. Individuals in this situation who did not major in a science field while in college or who have low grades in previous science education will maximize their opportunity to become an admissible medical school candidate by re-taking science courses or by returning to school for a full major in a related science.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A significant number of volunteer or work hours is also often a requirement for application to medical school so it is important to work with the Pre-Medical advisor beginning in freshman year or upon entry to the certificate program in order to plan all needed activities into your college career.<\/p>\n  \n\n<\/text>\n\n\n\n<p>To request this pre-professional classification, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.bplogix.net\/form.aspx?pid=0d7c854a-f1ef-4afa-9901-e8f47a1d1429&amp;formid=a7439050-07bd-4f0f-b4ae-941c475fe25b\">Pre-Professional Intake Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<style>\ntable  {\n   font-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n}\n\t\n\n\t\n\th2, h3, h4 {\n\t\tfont-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n\t\t\n\t}\n\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t .hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\/*\tdisplay: none; *\/\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol, .listsum {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<h2>Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>The application process for medical school is highly competitive. Students are advised to work closely with the pre-med advisor to ensure they are able to present the strongest possible application packet for medical school with exceptional grades, standardized test scores, and experiential learning.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly all medical schools require that applicants take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Pre-Medical students normally should arrange to take this test at the end of their junior year. The Pre-Medical advisor can provide information regarding the administration of this test.<\/p>\n<p>Most medical schools consider the following as minimal preparation for admission:<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>One year of English;<\/li>\n\t<li>mathematics at least through pre-calculus;<\/li>\n\t<li>Two to two-and-a-half years of chemistry, including inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry;<\/li>\n\t<li>One year of biology (more is advised); and<\/li>\n\t<li>One year of physics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For most medical schools, science courses must include laboratory work.<\/p>\n<p>Effective 2015, the MCAT added a social\/behavioral science component and additional chemistry. To be well prepared for the MCAT, students are advised to complete <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PSYCH 101\">PSYCH\u00a0101<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 101\">SOCIOL\u00a0101<\/a><\/span>, and <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PH 101\">PH\u00a0101<\/a><\/span> (as well as other courses selected in consultation with the premed advisor) and <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 501\">CHEM\u00a0501<\/a><\/span>. Other classes, such as Communication, are more frequently being strongly recommended or required by various medical schools.<\/p>\n\n<p>Some medical schools specify additional courses as part of the minimal preparation for admission. Calculus frequently is required or recommended. Therefore, Pre-Medical students should ascertain the specific requirements of the schools to which they intend to apply and plan their undergraduate programs accordingly. A list of all medical college admission requirements is located in the College advising office.<\/p>\n<h3>Science Courses that Satisfy Medical School Admission Requirements<\/h3>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=BIO SCI 150\">BIO\u00a0SCI\u00a0150<\/a><\/td><td>Foundations of Biological Sciences I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=BIO SCI 152\">BIO\u00a0SCI\u00a0152<\/a><\/td><td>Foundations of Biological Sciences II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">One advanced course in Biological Sciences with lab<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4-5<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 102\">CHEM\u00a0102<\/a><\/td><td>General Chemistry<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">5<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 104\">CHEM\u00a0104<\/a><\/td><td>General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">5<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 343\">CHEM\u00a0343<\/a><\/td><td>Organic Chemistry<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 344\">CHEM\u00a0344<\/a><\/td><td>Organic Chemistry Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">2<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 345\">CHEM\u00a0345<\/a><\/td><td>Organic Chemistry<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CHEM 501\">CHEM\u00a0501<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Biochemistry (required at UW-Madison Medical School)<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Math  (required at the Medical College of Wisconsin)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select one of the following options:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Option 1:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 120\">PHYSICS\u00a0120<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 121\">PHYSICS\u00a0121<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>General Physics I (Non-Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and General Physics Laboratory I (Non-Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 122\">PHYSICS\u00a0122<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 123\">PHYSICS\u00a0123<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>General Physics II (Non-Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and General Physics Laboratory II (Non-Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Option 2:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 209\">PHYSICS\u00a0209<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 214\">PHYSICS\u00a0214<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 210\">PHYSICS\u00a0210<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 215\">PHYSICS\u00a0215<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Option 3:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 219\">PHYSICS\u00a0219<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Physics I: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 220\">PHYSICS\u00a0220<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Physics II: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Statistics: Any statistics course (required at UW-Madison Medical School)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">50-51<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>Although the courses listed above are mandatory for admission to almost all American medical schools, the rest of the program can be whatever the student wishes. Students are not required to major in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry in order to gain admission to medical school, though many choose to do so.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Pre-professional<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-pre-prof-medicine\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-pre-prof-medicine\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><strong>Pre-Professional Programs<\/strong><\/button>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/contact\/\" rel=\"\">Contact<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\"><hr class=\"uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-m-0\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-the-biological-sciences-major-the-biochemistry-major-and-the-biomedical-sciences-major\">What is the difference between the Biological Sciences major, the Biochemistry major, and the Biomedical Sciences major?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Biomedical Sciences major is intended for students who wish to pursue an education in a laboratory-based program with the intent of working in the healthcare industry or for pursuing graduate health profession study.&nbsp; It&nbsp;contains the majority of the biology and chemistry courses tested on the MCAT and required by medical schools, but it does not include physics. Students who major in biomedical sciences should plan to take additional science classes on top of the major to prepare for the MCAT and medical school applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--external\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/data-reports\/students-residents\/data\/facts-applicants-and-matriculants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Association of American Medical Colleges<\/a>&nbsp;publishes data each year on acceptance rates to U.S. medical schools by primary major.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-resources\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Exploring the Medical Profession<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/\">Explorehealthcareers.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/home.htm\">Job outlook, salaries, and other info on healthcare occupations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/choosedo.org\/explorer\/\">Choose DO Explorer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/choosing-medical-career\/medical-careers\/deciding-if-medicine-you\/\">AAMC Deciding if Medicine is For You<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Exploring Medical School Programs<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/\">American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacom.org\/\">American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacpm.org\/colleges\/\">American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Professional Organizations<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.snma.org\/\">Student National Medical Association (SNMA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsa.org\/\">American Medical Student Association (AMSA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/students\/\">American Osteopathic Association (AOA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentdo.org\/\">Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waops.org\/Categories\">Wisconsin Association of Osteopathic Physicians &amp; Surgeons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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