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What classes should I take?Mathematics and Psychology classesPsychology and mathematics classes are also requirements in some prehealth programs, though it appears that requirement varies on a school-by-school basis instead of a disciplinary trend. Harvard's Office of Career Services has a list of medical schools that have specific mathematics requirements and calculus requirements. (Copies of these files are also available on the WebCT site.) Two semesters of calculus (MATH 113/115 AND 114/116) are also recommended for applicants interested in Ph.D. research (it's not just Dr. Chuck's opinion). It also seems schools of optometry have individual recommendations for course requirements. Pre-pharmacy students must take at least one semester of calculus (specifically, MATH 113 or 115) as it is covered on the PCAT and is required for pharmacy programs. To all the pre-business majors that change to a pre-health professional goal, MATH 108 (Introductory Calculus with Business Applications) is not considered acceptable preparation by pre-health professional programs; you will have to take MATH 113 and 114. If it is not specifically a requirement at the school of choice, Dr. Chuck strongly recommends that all students consider taking a statistics course (MATH 110, MATH 351, IT 250, STAT 250, STAT 344 & 354, or STAT 346), especially those interested in a public health, biostatistics, or epidemiology program. Psychology (PSYC 100) is useful for future physicians to be able to relate to patients and other colleagues. Some schools are strongly prefering at least a basic exposure to psychology concepts. |
Required Coursework Mathematics and Psychology classes Note to Pre-dental students Note to Pre-pharmacy students External links Harvard University's Office of Career Services' Lists of Medical Schools that require mathematics or calculus. |
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