Overview
Pre-Medicine students at Fairmont State University can choose from a number of undergraduate fields of study prior to applying to medical school. They include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Forensic Science
- Philosophy, psychology (and more) if all prerequisite and degree requirements are met
It’s important for Pre-Medicine students to review requirements and consult with counselors of the medical school they wish to attend after Fairmont State University.
Instructors in our Pre-Medicine courses focus on a curriculum that should meet those medical school requirements. While studying Pre-Medicine, students should also:
- Maintain a high GPA (3.3-3.5)
- Begin MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) preparation (junior year)
- Preparing medical school application (late junior year)
- Gain experience in the medical field (volunteering, shadowing)
- Develop professional relationships to be used as recommendation
Career Opportunities
By achieving academic success at Fairmont State University in the Pre-Medicine program, students qualify for the next step toward their ultimate goal. Career possibilities are limitless for Pre-Medicine students in part because of the curriculum’s heavy emphasis in science. Pre-Medicine students often go on to become:
- Physicians
- Surgeons
- Veterinarians
- Pharmacists
- Dentists
