Medical (MD and DO) Planning Guide

Prerequisites vary from school to school. This is a general list, but it is important to verify individual school before applying. Please refer to the for detailed information about the courses, include pre-requisites.

Course Name Course Number Semesters Offered Required by schools?
Biology Bio40
Bio41C
Fall (PNC)
Spring
Yes
Chemistry Chem1a OR Chem51
Chem1b
Fall
Spring
Yes
Org Chem / Biochem Chem110a
Chem110b
Chem 115
Fall
Spring
Both
Some medical schools require 2 sems Org Chem with lab, others allow 1 Org + Biochem
Physics Phys41
Phys42
Fall
Spring
Math30 pre-req
Need for MCAT; 1-2 semesters required, sometimes with lab
Math Math30, Math31
Math 58 OR Math58b
Psyc158 (statistics)
Both
Both, Spring
Fall
Many medical schools require 0-1 semesters of Calc. Statistics often recommended.
English ID1
English literature or composition, WI overlay
Fall
Both
Schools want to see engagement with literature and intensive writing
Intro Psychology/Soc Psyc051
Soc051
Both
Both
Often recommended, helpful for MCAT

** Note that some schools require all required courses to be taken at a US or Canadian University and pre-requisites MAY need to be taken at a 4-year college or University