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Pre-Medical Studies Curriculum

The pre-medical studies concentration requires a minimum of 54 credits, including biology, chemistry, mathematics, natural sciences, physics, and psychology.

Required Courses

  • Biology 100 Introduction to the Life Sciences
  • Biology 201 Cell Biology
  • Chemistry 100-101 Chemistry I, II
  • Chemistry 302-303 Organic Chemistry I, II
  • Chemistry 312 Biochemistry
  • Mathematics 110 Introduction to Statistics
  • Mathematics 210-211 Calculus I, II
  • Natural Science 410 Research Methods
  • Physics 100-101 Physics I, II
  • Psychology 100 Introduction to Psychology

Either one of the following

  • Psychology 202 Developmental Psychology
  • Psychology 203 Social Psychology

Highly Recommended

  • Psychology 221 Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychology 229m Introduction to Cognitive Neuropsychology

The student is encouraged to take as many courses from the list below as fit into their electives, chosen in consultation with the Moderation Committee:

  • Biology 206 General Microbiology
  • Biology 276 Animal Psychology
  • Psychology 302 Abnormal Psychology
  • Additional Psychology or Social Science courses