What is required to get accepted into medical school?

Answer 1

Subjects for Medical SchoolIn the UK, Chemistry is mandatory for entry to medical school. Most schools will ask for another science (most people usually do Biology or Physics). As you take 4 AS levels, most people will take Biology, Chemistry, Maths and one other subject. Take time to think about what the other subject will be. If you choose wisely, it will give you a lot to talk about at medical school interview e.g. if you choose History, you can talk about how doing history AS level has helped to improve your critical thinking and reasoning capacity which will be very useful for a career in medicine or research.

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Answer 2

There is no requirement for a Bachelor's Degree (BS or BA), but as with other Professional Doctorates in the Medical field it is difficult/impossible to get admitted without one.

MCAT

1 year of biology with lab

1 year of physics with lab

1 year of organic chem with lab

1 year of inorganic chem with lab

1 year of English Comp

Other requirements such as Social Science, Humanities, and other bioscience courses may be needed.

Typically prereqs, which are for the school's interest not for the the accrediting body for Medical Schools which accredit only the 4 years of Professional school, are 2 years of coursework total.

Answer 3

Well, each school has its own special requirements. It depends on which standard of medical school you are applying for.

However practically all medical schools require you to do some volunteer work and to have experience in a medical environment. This is very important as it can make you stand out from other applicants.

Medical school is very competitive and so you should have top grades, and A's are usually asked for in chemistry and biology/math.

Make sure you've prepared for your interview, that you've got a great personal statement, as well as strong references. Do all those and you should be set for medical school. Good luck xxx

Answer 4

Definitely need a degree with a very high GPA, preferably in a related area such as Biology. Also will help if you've been doing freebie work at a clinic or some such social intervention place. If you are white (especially male) you are screwed for the most part. If you can get a ton of recommendations from existing physicians that may help. It may get a bit easier to get in since many are opting out of the medical profession in anticipation of Obama's plan to socialize the whole enchilada.

Good luck to you.

Answer 5

Entrance into medical school is extremely competitive. You will have to do exceptionally well on your academic performance and extracurricular activities. Read the following carefully.

First, there is no such thing as a degree in pre-med. It is a curriculum layout or sometimes referred to as a tract, which prepares students who intend to seek admission to medical schools. It includes activities such as prerequisite coursework, clinical experience, volunteer activities, and research.

While many individuals who pursue a career as a physician major in biology at the undergraduate level, many others come from a variety of other educational backgrounds. You should meet with a career counselor at the college or university you attend for what options exist for you. The important issue is acquiring the appropriate prerequisites required for medical school. The student should have a strong background in the following areas.

• Biology (cell biology, biology of the organism)
• Chemistry (inorganic, organic)
• Physics
• Communication (written and oral)
• Higher level math's
• Computer literacy
• Development of good critical thinking skills.

Answer 6

Hard Work!