General chemistry and mathematics are usually taken in the first year. The second and third years are devoted to organic chemistry, biology, and physics. The sequence 212-1,2,3 will also fulfill this requirement. Students with weak high school backgrounds in biology should take either Biological Sciences 170 or 190, one-quarter preparatory courses, before enrolling in Biological Sciences 210. Although most medical schools do not require mathematics, a firm background is urged.
Many medical schools require one year of English.
Applying to Medical School Medical College Admission Test. All students seeking admission to medical school are required to take the Medical College Admission Test. Each year the test is given in April and again in August. The MCAT measures both scholastic aptitude for natural science and achievement in the premedical sciences. The aptitude dimension is sizeable.