Pre-Medical - Cumberland University

Pre-Medical from Cumberland University is a Campus Bachelor Pre-Medical degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Admission requirements for medical school vary from school to school, but most require one year of English composition (ENG 101, 102), one year of biology (BIO 111, 112), one year of physics (PHY 201, 202), two years of chemistry (CHEM 111, 112, 311, 312) and 52 hours of electives. These electives should provide a broad, cultural background and relate to medical preparation. These requirements can be met in a variety of programs which lead to an undergraduate degree . Even though the admission requirements can be completed in less than four years, it is rare for students to be accepted prior to the completion of an undergraduate degree. Students considered for admission should have a 3.5 overall grade point average (GPA). In addition, extracurricular activities and leadership roles are important -- volunteering or jobs in the health profession to gain experience are signs of commitment and dedication. The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is now taken on computer and offered 22 per year. You register for the MCAT online. The MCAT tests your general knowledge of physics, general chemistry, biology and organic chemistry. Admission to medical school is very competitive. Satisfactory completion of all pre-medical requirements does not guarantee admission to the medical school. View more details on Cumberland University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Pre-Medical courses.