While students may apply for admission to medical school any time after their junior year, the majority of those admitted have completed a four-year degree, and a sizable number are admitted only after additional graduate work. The education recommended, therefore, is also appropriate for those seeking advanced training in graduate schools or employment in fields related to medicine. The following list of courses can be used to attain a BS degree in biological sciences, with emphasis on fulfilling pre-medical requirements. Recommend CHEM 037 or concurrent enrollment. BIOL 006B or BIOL 012.
Some taxanomic background is recommended.
Plus additional 200-level courses selected according to interests. While acceptance rates into medical schools vary from year to year, CSU, Chico has a high rate of acceptance. The requirements of schools offering programs in Forestry and Physical Therapy vary widely. Pre-Veterinary Medicine Admission to a veterinary college is highly competitive. Academic performance and non-academic factors, such as appropriate work experience, are a major part of the selection criteria.