I want to major in medicine, what classes are necessary for me to take in college?

Question

I want to be a gynecologist or a vet....

Answer 1

AS far as I remember, you need to take one year of Chemistry, one year of physics, one year of biology, and one year of math. Also it is recommended to major in one of the life sciences for your bachelor degree (Premed, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)

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BIOLOGY: This requirement may be fulfilled by one semester of cellular biology with lab and one semester of organismic biology with lab. Survey courses in anatomy and physiology cannot be substituted for this requirement.

CHEMISTRY: This requirement would ordinarily be met by a one-year course in general inorganic chemistry with lab and a one-year course in organic chemistry with lab. The course in organic chemistry should cover all of the major categories of organic compounds.

PHYSICS: A one-year course in general physics with lab, including mechanics, electricity, heat, light and sound, is required of all applicants. Specialized courses in subdisciplines cannot be substituted for any part of this requirement.

MATHEMATICS: Entering medical students must have at least one year of mathematics at the college level or one semester of calculus (Calculus is recommended).

ENGLISH: Prospective medical students are encouraged to take English courses beyond the one-year minimum requirement. Additional courses designed to increase speed and comprehensions are suggested, for slow readers.
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Above requirement is based on Semester systems. If you are going to a college having "Quarter system", then you need some how to convert it. Probably your academic advisor would be the right person to make such judgment with regard to conversion.

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•A year is defined as a minimum of 32 weeks. All science courses applied to the premedical requirements must include laboratory work. Applicants must receive a letter grade for all courses required; reporting pass/fail is not acceptable.
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After graduation, or during your last year, you need to take MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). The score requirement of MCAT may vary slightly, depending on which Medical School you apply for. However, go to library and get familiar with what MCAT covers. This gives you a better idea, as which courses are more supportive of your MCAT, so you can take a few additional elective courses in the areas which help you more (e.g., Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Molecular Biology, etc.).

Hope it helps...

Answer 2

Most colleges have a pre-med program. Lots of Biology and Chemistry. Human sciences like Anatomy and Physiology. You'll also have to endure advanced algebra and calculus to get thru the Chemistry since you'll need to take organic chem. Good luck!

Answer 3

Major in pre med and then your advisor will tell you what classes you need to take.

Answer 4

pre-med or pre-vet, just talk to an adviser