Human Physiology I and II Molecular Biochemistry Molecular Biology Depending on how many of the core courses you have already taken, you can enrich your program with these and many other courses at Rensselaer. And if you are not sure whether this program is for you, you might take the distance learning option of Genetics and Evolution. This full credit course will give you an idea of the kind of experience you might expect in a Rensselaer classroom. But there is more to the program than just taking courses. A genuine interest in medicine should be evidenced by practical experience, which is obtainable by doing volunteer work either in your own home town before you arrive here, or at one of our local hospitals.
Medical research is often one of the goals of our students.
To gain some experience, you might do some volunteer research work with some of our faculty. Interviews, counseling, and advising by experienced faculty enhance your chances of achieving your goal. Rensselaer admits qualified students without regard to age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, or disability.