MedPrep, MS: Prerequisites
The Med Prep Academic Enhancement Master's Program is a full-time, one-year program in medical technology. This program helps graduates strengthen their medical school application. The program begins in the fall, and the program of study includes a minimum of 30.5 credit hours.
Pre-admissions Requirements
Pre-admission requirements for the Med Prep in Medical Technology, MS program include:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Medical school prerequisite courses (see below)
- Undergraduate BCPM* GPA of 3.0
- MCAT score of 495 or above (official AAMC score report by May 1st)
*Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math Courses
Pre-Admissions Suggestions
The most successful Med Prep applicants have:
- Clinical experience (>500 hours)
- Some volunteering
- MCAT score >500
Prerequisite Courses
The following prerequisite courses must be completed by the time of matriculation. Students may apply if prerequisite courses are in progress or planned to be completed by the time of matriculation.
Prerequisites - MD Program
We require the following prerequisite courses:
Subject | Credit Hours |
---|---|
General Biology I & II w/labs | 8 |
General Chemistry I & II w/labs | 8 |
Organic Chemistry I w/lab | 4 |
Biochemistry* | 3 |
General Physics I & II w/labs** | 8 |
Writing/Composition | 3 |
English elective | 3 |
Statistics*** | 3 |
Applicants should avoid taking more than one or two prerequisite science courses during the summer and avoid taking them at community colleges.
Applicants can apply without having completed all the prerequisites however, if accepted, it would be on the condition that any outstanding required courses be successfully completed prior to enrolling.
* Organic Chemistry II will not meet the Biochemistry prerequisite.
** While it is recommended, we do not require your Physics courses be calculus-based unlike other medical schools.
*** Calculus will not meet the statistics prerequisite.
Prerequisite requirements may be subject to change. Updates can be found at the Norton College of Medicine: MD Program site.
Course Equivalency Guide
A course equivalency guide for the College of Health Professions prerequisites is available online. Please note that applicants are not required to attend any of the colleges listed on the guide.
Liberal Arts and Professional Electives
Learn more about available Liberal Arts electives and Professional Electives for applicants to the College of Health Professions bachelor's programs.
Have Questions
Need more specifics about the program? Questions about admissions requirements? Contact the College of Health Professions Admissions Counselor:
Candice Gentile
MedPrep Admissions Advisor
315-464-4570
Virtual Information Sessions
The Office of Admissions is conducting virtual information sessions for those who are interested in College of Health Professions programs.