Certificate in Pre-Medical
The Pre-Medical Certificate is designed to ensure that students graduate from SOU with the foundational knowledge and skills required to pursue a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
Pre-Medical – Certificate
Pre-Medical, Certificate
Offered as an Academic Certification
A Physician is a licensed medical professional who has earned a medical degree, is licensed to practice medicine, and provides direct patient care. Physicians are trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries. Physicians specialize in various areas of medicine, such as surgery, anesthesiology, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, and obstetrics and gynecology. To learn more about becoming a Physician, you can visit the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) website.
The curriculum covers essential areas in the physical, chemical, biological, health, and social sciences to equip students with the essential scientific understanding and academic skills required for entry into medical schools. Coursework in Principles of Biology and General Chemistry is required to enter the certificate program. The certificate requires completion of 35 credits, consisting of required and elective courses. At least one of the upper division electives must come from outside Biology and Chemistry.
This certificate is for individuals who are highly motivated and have a clear goal of pursuing a career in medicine. Upon completion, students are generally better positioned to apply to medical school or other professional health science programs. Graduates that complete the certificate will have met the prerequisite course requirements for most medical schools, however, it is still recommended to investigate the specific prerequisites for each individual medical school and discuss additional needs with an advisor.
For questions about this certificate, you may contact the following Biology faculty members:
Dr. Nicholas Stewart, stewartn@sou.edu
Dr. Melissa LaBonty, labontym@sou.edu
Guided Pathways
Contact:
Nick Stewart – 541.552.6947 – stewartn@sou.edu
Associate Degree Paths
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, RCC – Associate of Science Transfer, KCC – Biology, Associate of Science Transfer, UCC
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