The best way to demonstrate that you will be successful is to show past research experience. Good laboratory skills are a must. Project supervisors look for applicants with experience in a wide range of instrumental and laboratory methods. Undergraduate research allows students to gain experience in nearly every area of instrumental analysis. Because of the intense pressure that can exist in medical and allied health careers, professional school admission committees want to see applicants that can cram 36 hours of worthwhile activity into a 24 hour day.
Faculty members have research projects going on throughout the academic year and in the summer.
These students work in the laboratory three hours per week for each credit hour taken. The actual schedule is worked out individually with your faculty research advisor. If you schedule does not allow you to sign up for CHEM 499, you can do research on a volunteer basis, working when your schedule allows. Consult faculty members about this possibility. Most faculty are willing to work with students at any stage in their academic career.