A variety of curricula will satisfy admission requirements, however, most students elect to major in biology or chemistry and investigate career opportunities in these areas as well as other health care fields. Certainly a strong background in liberal arts is desirable. There are no absolute prerequisite high school courses for incoming pre-medicine students, other than the general requirements for admission into the University. However, four years each of high school math and science is highly recommended. They may major in any academic area, but most choose majors in Biology, Chemistry, or Interdisciplinary Studies.
Most medical schools have similar pre-professional course requirements.
But it is recommended that you check out the specific requirements for the schools you are interested in and include these in your planning. Make your pool of potential schools as big as possible. There are 126 accredited medical schools in the United States. This information can be obtained from Dr. Train in the Biology Department. We strongly encourage pre-medical students to choose liberal arts courses to complete the elective component of their undergraduate degree.