Premedical, Predental, Preoptometry, Preveterinary Preparation

Elaine Magyar

Advisor

Students are responsible for meeting all graduation requirements; therefore, it is important that students consult with their advisor each semester before registering for courses.

Admission Requirements For Preprofessional Preparation

To qualify for admission to medical, dental, or optometry school, students must present a strong liberal arts background, show competency in writing and in their chosen academic majors, and demonstrate some knowledge of work in the laboratory sciences. Although neither a specific major nor a specific program of study is required for application, a biology or chemistry major will provide excellent preparation. In addition, most of these schools require the results of the student's performance on some standardized tests of verbal and quantitative analytical abilities.

Beginning in the freshman year, students interested in medical, dental, or optometry school should consult with the preprofessional advisor concerning a plan of study and application procedures. Since individual schools have specific course requirements, it is essential to consult with the advisor early in the program of study. Students should also supplement their majors with the courses listed below.

Course Requirements For Preprofessional Preparation

Note: It is strongly recommended that students take mathematics sequences through calculus as well as intermediate or advanced courses in modern foreign languages.

Brown University Medical School Early Identification

Each year the faculty is able to nominate several students from the premedical studies area as candidates in a program of "early identification" with the medical school at Brown University. Students who meet the course requirements can be accepted as Early Decision Candidates into the medical school. Complete details are available from the premedical advisor.