Offered by Health Science Programs

Pre-Medical

The College of Medicine of the University of Nebraska Medical Center requires a minimum of 90 semester hours for admission. However, students pursuing a pre-medical curriculum are expected to choose a major so that they can be working towards a baccalaureate degree concurrently with the pre-medical program. This requires a major/minor combination or a comprehensive major as well as completion of the UNK general studies requirements and other degree requirements as set forth in the college catalog. Medical schools do not specify which major a student should pursue in conjunction with his/her pre-medical studies. Chemistry and biology majors are commonly chosen but other science majors, psychobiology, psychology, business or the humanities are acceptable as long as the core science courses in chemistry, biology and physics are included.

Competition for positions in medical schools is intense and admission is never guaranteed. Admission to medical school is based on scholastic record, MCAT scores, personal recommendations, interview with members of the admissions committee, shadowing, and other extra-curricular activities.

The following requirements are based on the admission requirements of the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Students wanting to apply to other medical schools should check with those specific schools for additional requirements.

  1. Requirements
  2. Electives
    • Humanities and Social Sciences - 12-16 hours are required
    • Recommended courses in the humanities and social sciences include English literature courses, foreign language, psychology, philosophy, political science, economics, sociology and fine arts courses.
    • Other electives, including upper division biology and chemistry courses, are recommended. See your advisor for suggestions.
    • Students should be aware of prerequisites on all courses and plan their coursework accordingly.
  3. Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
    • The MCAT is required for admission and should be taken once all required courses have been completed. See your advisor for more information.

5 May 2010

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