Pre-Medicine - Iowa Western Community College

Pre-Medicine from Iowa Western Community College is a Campus Associate Pre-Medical degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description Iowa Western Community College offers the Pre-Medicine program to prepare students for transfer into a four-year institution. Medical schools in general expect students to have at least a bachelor's degree before entering. IWCC graduates will have acquired a broad foundation of knowledge in the sciences with an emphasis in advanced biology and chemistry. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate in Science degree. Although members of the Biological Sciences department make every effort to consult with various colleges and universities regarding transfer requirements, students are encouraged to consult catalogs, web sites and advisors at their chosen four-year institution during their freshman year. Career Opportunities According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 40% of physicians work in primary care and 59% work in specialties such as anesthesiology, psychiatry, surgical specialties and other related fields. Many physicians are partners or salaried employees of group practices. According to the American Medical Association, the New England and Middle Atlantic States have the highest ratio of physicians to population; the South Central and Mountain States have the lowest. View more details on Iowa Western Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Pre-Medical courses.