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Apr 24, 2024
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Pre-Medical Program
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About the Pre-Medical Program
Arcadia University offers many programs that satisfy the course requirements for admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, optometry, podiatry and other health-related fields. While pre-medical students usually major in Biology or Chemistry, medical schools will accept students with excellent records regardless of major, provided they have a solid foundation in the basic sciences and mathematics. The Pre-Health advisers assist students with the application process and choice of schools.
Recommended Courses:
The MCAT has been revised, and now consists of the following four sections:
- Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems,
- Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems,
- Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior, and
- Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
The following courses are recommended to reflect these changes
Additional Requirements:
Satisfactory performance on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is required. The MCAT normally is taken in the spring of the junior year or the summer prior to the senior year for students planning to enter medical school immediately following graduation.
In addition to the minimum science courses, a strong background in the liberal arts and social sciences is recommended, as is volunteer work or an internship in a medical setting. Independent research is highly recommended in order to develop critical thinking and communication skills. Proficiency in the Spanish language, coursework in bioethics, and study abroad are all considered favorably by professional schools.
Other courses highly recommended as electives include:
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