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Transfer Track/Medical (MED-AA)
AREA OF CONCENTRATION: This transfer track is designed to prepare students to select an appropriate major, transfer to the university, and to take the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). Medical schools generally require one year of biology, one year of physics, and two years of chemistry through organic chemistry. Minimum math requirements are dictated by the science courses and areas of emphasis on the MCAT. A student’s undergraduate major does not have to be in science, but usually is. Most medical schools are more concerned with the overall scope and quality of a student’s undergraduate work, which includes the science GPA and the general GPA. College grades are perhaps the most important single predictor of performance in medical school. Most successful applicants have a GPA in excess of 3.5; at least one semester of calculus; and appropriate employment or volunteer experience. Motivation and humanistic concerns, as well as high levels of scholastic achievement and intellectual potential are qualities necessary for success both as an applicant to medical school and as a physician. Integrity and responsibility are attributes of major importance considered by selection committees. These qualities are measured not only by grades but by recommendations from undergraduate faculty, scores on the MCAT, and interview assessments.
It is extremely important to remain in contact with a medical academic adviser no matter which major is chosen. The Honors Program should be of particular interest to the pre‐med student. In rare instances, the Junior Honors Medical Program at the University of Florida may be recommended. State medical schools are located at UF, USF, and FSU. The University of Miami has a private medical school.
PRIMARY ADVISER: Lee G. Gonshor (ext. 3332)
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Cr. Hrs.
+* ENC1101, English I 3
+* ENC1102, English II 3
EUH1000 or 1001, Western Civilization 3
PSY2012 or SYG2000, Psychology/Sociology 3
POS2041, American National Government 3
+
Humanities I 3
+*
Humanities II 3
+*
Humanities III 3
COMMON COURSE PREREQUISITES
+* BSC2010, Biology for Science Majors I 3
(Meets biology requirement for AA)
BSC2010, LBiology for Science Major I Lab 1
+* BSC2011, Biology for Science Majors II 3
BSC2011L, Biology for Science Major II Lab 1
+* CHM1045, General Chemistry 3
(Meets physical science requirement for AA)
CHM1045L, General Chemistry Lab 1
+* CHM1046, Chemistry with Qual Analysis 3
CHM1046L, Chemistry with Qual Anal Lab 2
+* CHM2210, Organic Chemistry I 3
CHM2210L, Organic Chemistry I Lab 2
+* CHM2211, Organic Chemistry II 4
CHM2211L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
+* Approved Physics 3
+* Approved Mathematics 6
(Meets math requirement for AA)
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60
* Minimum grade of "C" required.
+ Prerequisites required.
