Medical
Common Requirements for Medical Programs – Allopathic Medicine (MD) / Osteopathic (DO)
The list below shows common basic requirements for most medical schools in the US. To make sure you are fulfilling the prerequisites for the schools you are interested in attending, please check their individual admissions websites. As a reminder, this list is not a substitute for meeting with the Academic Advisor in your College.
| Course | Requirement | Fulfilled By* |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 2 semesters lecture, 2 semesters lab | BIO 181 BIO 183 |
| General Chemistry | 2 semesters lecture, 2 semesters lab | CH 101/102 CH 201/202 |
| Organic Chemistry | 2 semesters lecture, 2 semesters lab | CH 221/222 CH 223/224 |
| Physics | 2 semesters lecture, 2 semesters lab | PY 211 PY 212 |
| English Writing | 2 semesters | ENG 101 Advanced ENG |
| Biochemistry | 1 semester | BCH 351 or BCH 451 |
| Statistics | 1 semester | ST 311 or ST 370 |
In addition to the above minimum requirements, some schools may require:
- Introduction to Psychology (PSY 200) — helpful for MCAT
- Principles of Sociology (SOC 202) — helpful for MCAT
- Principles of Genetics (GN 311)
- Calculus (MA 121, 131 or 141)
- Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 240, BIO 245)
Additional Considerations: Speech/Communication, Microbiology/Medical Microbiology, Histology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Neurobiology
Prerequisites for Medical Schools (MD/DO) in NC
- East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
- Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Duke University School of Medicine
- UNC School of Medicine
- Wake Forest School of Medicine
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas
Common Requirements for Medical Programs for Biomedical Engineering Majors
Make sure to meet with your BME Academic Advisor to confirm your degree course plan.