The following courses will satisfy the core science requirements for medical school, though additional course work in Biology is recommended for non-science majors. Additionally, there is a Volunteer Department Program at Boston City Hospital where pre-med students serve as Patient Advocates in the Emergency Room. In turn each student is mentored by one of the staff physicians. See Mary Owen, Ph.D., for further information. Service to the communtiy through volunter efforts is an important way to explore individual commitment to working with people.
Study abroad is an enriching experience.
Students should plan completion of their laboratory science courses at Simmons or determine in advance whether laboratory course work abroad will satisfy departmental requirements at the College. Participation in a scientific research project is encouraged. Science majors at Simmons typically complete their Senior Independent Study requirement by working in the research laboratories of faculty in the Biology, Chemistry and Psychology departments at the College or in research laboratories at neighboring medical research facilities.