Course recommendations for Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Studies students
Florida Southern College advises pre-medical students to meet more than the suggested minimum, but to avoid overemphasis in the natural sciences.
Courses that are recommended before taking the MCAT exam include:
| Chemistry Courses |
| Pre-medical freshmen usually begin chemistry in the first semester. Two years of chemistry must be completed before taking the MCAT. |
| CHE 111/112 |
College Chemistry I and II |
| CHE 203/204 |
Organic Chemistry I and II |
| Biology Courses |
| In addition to BIO 110 and BIO 205, the it is strongly recommended that you complete the following courses before taking the MCAT: |
| BIO 110* |
Biological Foundations |
| BIO 205* |
General Zoology |
| In addition to BIO 110 and BIO 205, the it is strongly recommended that you complete the following courses before taking the MCAT: |
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| BIO 209 |
Human Anatomy |
| BIO 319 |
Cell Biology |
| BIO 327 |
Microbiology |
| BIO/CHE 350 |
Biochemistry
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| BIO 408 |
Animal Physiology |
| * Biology courses required for biology majors |
| Other Science and Math Courses |
| PHY 211/212 |
Physics with Calculus I and II |
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or |
| PHY 201/202 |
Physics without Calculus I and II
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MAT 211/212
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Calculus I and II
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or |
| MAT 201/202 |
Basic Calculus I and II |
| One to two years of psychology |
We recommend you take the following course after you take the MCAT exam:
| BIO 419 |
Histology |
| BIO 409 |
Immunology |
Sample four year B.S. degree program for Biology
Majors
Sample four year B.S. degree program for Chemistry majors with pre-medical emphasis
