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The prerequisite courses required by most medical schools include:
- ENGL 101 - English Composition, SPCH 126, plus two other ENGL classes
- CHEM 111, 111L, 112, 112L - General Chemistry (8 hours with lab)
- BIOL 101, 101L, 102, 102L - General Biology (8 hours with lab)
- CHEM 321, 321L, 322, 322L - Organic Chemistry (8 hours with lab)
- PHYS 131, 131L, 132, 132L - General Physics (8 hours with lab)
- CHEM 351 - Biochemistry
- MATH 241 or 261 - Statistics, or MATH 231 - Calculus
- PSYC 101 - Intro to Pscyhology, PSYC 212 - Human Development and other PSYC courses (such as abnormal psychology), SOCS 101 - Intro to Sociology, an ethics and/or philosophy course
The following courses are highly recommended, but not required:
- BIOL 360 - Genetics
- BIOL 335 - Physiology
- BIOL 380 - Cell Biology
- BIOL 410 - Histology
- BIOL 420 - Gross Anatomy
- BIOL 444 - Immunology
- CHEM 452 - Advanced Biochemistry
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How high should my GPA be in order to go to medical school?
The average GPA of students admitted into Medical School in the United States in 2016 was 3.76 (range 2.31-4.0), as reported by the AAMC.
When should I begin my pre-medical coursework?
All pre-medicine students should begin their coursework as early as possible in their academic career.
Are there any organizations at Grand View available for pre-med students?
At Grand View, you can participate in PreSOMA. The purpose of the PreSOMA club is to provide information and knowledge about osteopathic medical schools and what they have to offer to students planning to pursue a medical degree after Grand View. PreSOMA is an undergraduate student organization affiliated with SOMA at DMU. SOMA stands for Students of Osteopathic Medicine Association.
How long does it take to finish medical school?
Four years, plus residency.
Alumni Success Story
While at Grand View, Taylar participated in many activities on and off campus including: volleyball, track, Presidential Ambassadors, ChromoZone, Resident Assistant, Tri-Beta Honor Society, Writing Center Tutor, tutor for various other science courses, INTS 101 Peer Mentor, Anatomy and Physiology Teaching Assistant and Commencement Speaker for her graduating class.
At Grand View, and in the Biology department specifically, "I gained not only an education, but also a family," Taylar says. In fact, Taylar is genuinely thankful for her time at Grand View and believes, "If it weren't for my time at GV, I most definitely would not be where I am today. All of my professors took a personal interest in me, not only as a student, but as a person outside of the academic classroom. They pushed me to grow and become the best version of myself possible."
After graduating from Grand View, Taylar went on to medical school at Des Moines University. She chose to attend DMU because like Grand View, it provided her with excellent academics, but also a feeling of family that is hard to find in the medical profession.
While at Grand View, Taylar majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry and LOGOS. In her own words, Taylar says, "My faculty advisor challenged me to pursue medicine and I am so grateful that I took her advice. She opened my eyes to a world of possibilities that I had never considered and truly was not sure were possible. The support I received at Grand View continued long after my graduation day and I have created lifelong friendships that I will always cherish."
Furthermore, "I would recommend Grand View to students wanting to pursue pre-med," Taylar says. "Not only will you be able to complete the prerequisites necessary to be eligible for medical school, but you will gain a support system that will work tirelessly to ensure your success."