PRE-MEDICAL
(MED-AA)

PRIMARY ADVISERS:  Lee G. Gonshor  (850-769-1551 ext. 3332)

PROGRAM GOAL:  This program 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 pre-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.
 

American Medical Student Association GCCC Chapter Webpage

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Cr. Hrs.
+*ENC 1101 English I 3
+*ENC 1102 English II 3
EUH 1000 or 1001 Western Civilization 3
PSY 2012 or SYG 2000 Psychology/Sociology 3
POS 2041 American National Government 3

For the following courses, students have several options to meet the needed requirement.  See page 38 for potential courses.

Humanities I 3
+*Humanities II 3
+*Humanities III 3

 

MAJOR COURSES
+*BSC 2010 Biology for Science Majors I

3

(Meets biology requirement for A.A.) 
BSC 2010L Biology for Science Majors I Lab 1
+*BSC 2011 Biology for Science Majors II 3
BSC 2011L Biology for Science Majors II Lab 1
+*CHM 1045 General Chemistry 3

(Meets physical science requirement for A.A.)
CHM 1045L General Chemistry Lab 1
+*CHM 1046 Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis 3
CHM 1046L Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis Lab 2
+*CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I Lab 2
+*CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II 4
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
+*Approved Physics 3
+*Approved Mathematics 6

(Meets math requirement for A.A.)
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60

+Prerequisites required.  See course descriptions in catalog.
*Minimum grade of "C" required.

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