http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/default.asp?page=requirements
Harvard's requirements are pretty typical
# 1. Biology: one year with laboratory experience. Courses taken should deal with the cellular and molecular aspects as well as the structure and function of living organisms. Advanced placement credits cannot be used to satisfy this requirement; upper level courses should be taken if granted advanced placement credits.
# 2. Chemistry: two years with laboratory experience. Full year courses in general (or inorganic) and organic chemistry generally meet this requirement. A one semester course in organic chemistry which covers the relevant material supplemented by a semester course in biochemistry may substitute for the traditional year of organic chemistry. We will consider other options that adequately prepare students for the study of biochemistry and molecular biology in medical school. Advanced placement credits which enable a student to take an upper level course may be used to meet one semester of this requirement.
# 3. Physics: one year. Advanced placement credits which enable a student to take an upper level course may be used to meet one semester of this requirement.
# 4. Mathematics: one year of calculus. Advanced placement credits may satisfy this requirement (Calculus AB - 1 semester, Calculus BC - 2 semesters). A course in statistics does not meet this requirement.
# 5. Expository Writing: one year. Writing skills are important for the study and practice of medicine. This requirement may be met with any non-science courses that involve substantial experience in expository writing. Advanced placement credits cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
# 6. Additional requirements for the HST Program: Requirements are the same as above except that calculus including differential equations and one year of calculus-based physics in college are required. A course in biochemistry is strongly encouraged before matriculation.
We will consider other course formats or combinations that are sponsored by the undergraduate institution attended and provide equivalent preparation. When advanced placement credits used to satisfy portions of the chemistry, physics, or mathematics requirements noted above, scores from the AP examination must be submitted prior to matriculation. If these credits are not shown on the college transcript, either the scores from the placement examination or a letter from the chairperson of the respective department certifying that the student has met the requirement in question must be submitted. If there is doubt about the suitability of advanced placement credits, you should contact the Faculty Associate Dean for Admissions for approval before final admissions decisions are made in February.
Recommended Courses
We encourage candidates to complete at least 16 hours in literature, languages, the arts, humanities, and the social sciences and become familiar with computers. We also recommend honors courses and independent study or research, as they offer in-depth exploration of an area of knowledge.
2007-03-07 11:01:39
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answered by Linkin 7
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Well I think you will soon have the monikor "Study now, sleep, does that begin with "S"?". Traditionally, pre-med students major in either biology or chemistry; biology of course being the closest related. Still you need an strong chemistry background for medicine. The specific courses you would take are general biology (2 semesters) and chemistry (inorganic 2 semesters, then organic two semesters), then move to more specialized courses, i.e. biochemistry, analytical, P-Chem, and perhaps Quant. (not always but generally). You'll also take anatomy & physiology, genetics, embryology, advanced genetics, and electives of your choosing. if your school offers it, take parasitology. I took it and it is an eye-opener....especially if you deal with any tropical illnesses. These courses should get you ready for you MCATs.
2007-03-07 19:02:58
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answered by fenhongjiatu1 3
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Biology (make sure you take the "pre-professional" or "Biology major" Bio courses), Chemistry (you will need organic chem at some point), Intro Physics (usually 1 full year), and English (usually 1 full year).
All of your science classes will have labs.
Some programs do not have a specific Math requirement, but it would be best to take at least 1 Math course (Calculus) for when you write the MCAT.
2007-03-07 18:53:19
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answered by reginachick22 6
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units are needed in the following subjects
1. Anatomy
2. Biology
3. Botany
4. Biochemistry
5. General Chemistry
6. Genetics
7. Physiology
8. Bio-statistics
9. Preventive Medicine
10 Zoology
11. units are also needed in several math subjects ( physics, trigo, calculus... )
those are the following i can recall, i graduated from med school 1993, and from pre-med ( degree of BS Biology ) 1989... i cant really remember all of my subjects anymore...
2007-03-07 19:02:11
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answered by Clive Roland 5
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Organic chemistry is considered the most crucial one, but whatever science and math courses you take are important for medical school. Your college adviser can tell you what courses you need to be a pre-med.
2007-03-07 18:53:39
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answered by rollo_tomassi423 6
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Intro Biology I & II
General (Inorganic) Chemistry I & II
Intro Physics I & II
Organic Chemistry I & II
At least up to Calc II (if you can hack it, try to go to Multivariable)
A few writing-intensive humanities courses
Note: for all the science courses, try to take them during the school year to show you can handle the course load (they view summer science courses as taking the easy way out to maintaining a good GPA), and make sure you take the labs as well (no use taking organic chem without lab)
2007-03-09 14:06:07
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answered by tsangbox79 2
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All human anatomy and biology. One chemistry class is good, but it is a good idea to go as high as you can if you are able too. Some offer "grief counseling" - which helps deal with patients who have had loved ones died, injured, etc. This is good if you are not especially good with people. And in a not-serious note, make sure you won't get winded too easily because all of that walking around will make you huffy! Good luck!
2007-03-07 19:00:50
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answered by ? 1
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You need to take 8 hrs. of Biology and 16 hrs. of Chemistry, inoragnic chem. 8 hrs. and organic 8 hrs., and take 8 hrs. of Physics and take 4 hrs. of English and Compistion and then Calculas as a math class.
Hope this helps
2007-03-07 18:54:52
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answered by malemu@sbcglobal.net 1
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Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
2007-03-07 18:52:21
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answered by Anthony F 6
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Anatomy and Physiology I and II. Medical microbiology. Also, you'll need chemistry, math up through statistics, maybe even calculus, I'm not sure.
2007-03-07 18:55:43
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answered by Anthony T 2
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