Pre- Medicine
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About the track
Possible UC degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Overview
The University of Cincinnati offers a Pre-Medicine focus within the Health Sciences major that specifically prepares you for entry into graduate-level medicine, pharmacy, chiropractic, podiatry, dental, and optometry programs.
The Health Sciences bachelor’s degree gives you a hands-on undergraduate experience where you can gain direct patient care experiences through service learning and research opportunities in some of the top health care facilities, learn alongside other allied health professions, and develop a strong foundational understanding of the human body through active labs. The curriculum both meets and exceeds undergraduate prerequisite requirements for medical school to ensure you are prepared for the rigor of any future professional program.
Potential career paths
- Physician
- Dentist
- Podiatrist
- Optometrist
- Anesthesiology Assistant
- Medical Scientist
- Health Education Specialist
- Public Health Advocate
Coursework
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1001 | 3 | English |
| Applied Calculus I | MATH 1044 | 3 | Math |
| Personal Nutrition | NUTR 1030 | 3 | - |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| GE: Arts and Humanities (Non-HIST subject)^ | 3 | ||
| Total possible credits | 15 | ||
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Statistics | STAT 1031 | 3 | Math |
| Biology I + Laboratory | BIOL 1081 + BIOL 1081L | 3 + 1 | Science |
| Medical Terminology | HLSC 2012 | 2 | - |
| Introduction to Sociology | SOC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Democracy and the American Tradition | HIST 1100 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Total Possible Credits | 15 |
* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.
^ Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the GE (General Education) requirement.