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Pre-Med/Pre-Health Pathway
Develop maximum competency in core science curriculum while meeting the requirements for entry into medical school, through the Pre-Med/Pre-Health Pathway from the University of Redlands.
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Mode of Study
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College of Arts and SciencesWhat is a pre-med/pre-health pathway?
The Pre-Med/Pre-Health Pathway is a series of core and recommended courses designed to help you gain knowledge in core science curriculum and gain entry into medical school.
Why should you declare a concentration in pre-med/pre-health at Redlands?
Declaring a concentration in Pre-Med/Pre-Health at Redlands will help you meet the requirements for medical school entry, and prepare you to enter a career in healthcare. You will choose a major that aligns with your interests— like biology or chemistry, with the pathway supporting you with specialized advising, course selection, insights into medical or health school requirements like the MCAT and other entrance exams, application procedures, and letters of recommendation. You will also get opportunities to gain practical experience through internships, research, and volunteer work in health-related settings.
Classes you'll take
The minimum requirements for admission to most medical schools in the United States include 8 to 16 semester credits of biology, 16 to 20 of chemistry, 4 to 8 of mathematics, 6 to 8 of physics, and 8 to 10 credits from English and the humanities.
Central Courses
Students generally take the following courses:
- BIOL 200–201 Principles of Biology
- CHEM 131–132 General Chemistry
- CHEM 231–232 Organic Chemistry
- ENGL 6 to 8 credits, including composition*
- MATH 121 Calculus I or MATH 118, 119
- PHYS 220–221 Fundamentals of Physics
- PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology
* in most cases, fulfilling the WA and WB requirements will suffice.
Recommended Courses
A student's application to medical school is strengthened if several of the following courses are taken:
- BIOL 239 Molecular Genetics and Heredity
- BIOL 334 Comparative Physiology or BIOL 344 Human Physiology
- BIOL 341 Observations in the ER
- CHEM 320 Biochemistry
- MATH 122 Calculus II or a statistics course
- PHLI 216 Bioethics: Doctors and Patients
- SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
Many of these required and recommended courses are either full-year sequences, prerequisites for other courses, not offered every semester or year, or must be completed before taking the MCAT (usually taken in the spring of the junior year). Students should plan a tentative schedule for their entire course of study early.
The health professions advisors provide students with support and information concerning course selection, the MCAT, application procedures, and letters of recommendation. Students should consult with the health professions advisors to develop programs tailored to their particular needs and interests.
For other health-related fields, admissions requirements and application procedures are similar to those for medical school. Students interested in careers in dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, physician assistance, and the like should consult with the health professions advisors for more details and information.
Undergraduate application deadlines
Fall 2025 - First Year
November 15, 2024 - Early Action
Fall 2025 - First Year
January 15, 2025 - Regular Decision*
Fall 2025 - Transfer
March 1, 2025 - Regular Decision*
Note
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline based on capacity.
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