BS Premedicine at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

This major provides a broad foundation necessary to the understanding of the basic subjects of modern medical studies. The curriculum, which offers a good balance between science and non-science courses, constitutes an excellent preparation for admission to medical school. It also gives students the freedom to tailor the program to meet their individual needs by permitting a generous number of supporting courses.

Faculty: Eberly College of Science | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Introduction to Health Services Organization, Introductory Psychology, Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity, Biology: Molecules and Cells, Chemical Principles I, Experimental Chemistry I.

Career pathways

Penn State students who complete the BS in Premedicine become physicians, medical research scientists, or enter related medical professions including dentistry, optometry, or podiatry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Premedicine major, a student must have: attained at least a 3.20 cumulative grade-point average; and completed BIOL 110 1 , BIOL 230W 1 , CHEM 110 1 , CHEM 111 1 , CHEM 112 1 , CHEM 113 1 , CHEM 210 1 , MATH 140 1 , MATH 141 1 and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses. Three-Year Alternative A student may also become eligible for the Bachelor of Science degree in this major upon satisfactory completion of: A total of 96 credits, including General Education credits in Writing/Speaking, Health and Wellness, Arts, Humanities, and Social and Behavioral Sciences; credits in Ethics, Statistics; healthcare internship;

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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