Pre-Medical Concentration

Build Your Foundation

Learn from dedicated faculty through a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes mentorship, hands-on laboratory experiences, and research opportunities. You’ll gain experience applying what you learn while developing the skills needed to succeed in your next step.

Quick Facts

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B.S. in Neuroscience

Pre-Medical concentration designed for completion within a standard four-year, 120-credit plan

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TMDSAS / MCAT-Aligned

Curriculum designed to support medical school preparation

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Hands-on Experience

Gain hands-on learning experience using modern techniques with dedicated faculty

Why Choose This Concentration?

The Pre-Medical concentration establishes a strong basis in neuroscience combined with the prerequisite coursework needed for medical school. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills necessary to explore the human brain, nervous system, and behavior while preparing for a career in medicine and other health-related professions.

Key Coursework

Explore the courses that form the academic foundation of the Pre-Medical concentration.

Biology

  • BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors
  • BIOL 1407 – General Biology II
  • BIOL 2300 – Cell Biology
  • BIOL 4374 – Biochemistry
  • BIOL 4465 – Human Anatomy

Chemistry

  • CHEM 1311 – College Chemistry I
  • CHEM 1111 – College Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 1312 – College Chemistry II
  • CHEM 1112 – College Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 2323 – O CHEM I 
  • CHEM 2123 – OCHEM I Lab
  • CHEM 2325 – OCHEM II
  • CHEM 2125 – OCHEM II Lab 

Physics & Math

  • PHYS 1401 – College Physics I
  • PHYS 1402 – College Physics II 
  • MATH 2412 – Precalculus
  • MATH 3450 – Principles of Bio-Statistics

Psychology

  • PSYC 2301 – General Psychology 

Neuroscience

  • NRSC 2345 – Intro to Neuroscience
  • NRSC 3300 – Neuroscience Lab Methods
  • NRSC 3310 – Origins of Neuroscience
  • NRSC 3320 – Professional Development in Neuroscience
  • NRSC 3332 – Neuropharmacology
  • NRSC 3340 – Statistics in Neuroscience
  • NRSC 3350 – Functional Neuroanatomy
  • NRSC 3360 – Neurophysiology
  • NRSC 4312 – Behavioral Neuroscience
  • NRSC 4350 – Research Methods in Neuroscience
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CAREER PATHWAYS

Physician (MD or DO)
Medical Science Liaison
Clinical & Translational Medicine
Medical Scientist

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