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First Semester Recommendations
It is of utmost importance that you get started your first semester by taking either BIO 150 or CHM 129 (or possibly CHM 210 if you have an AP chemistry score of 4 or 5). Minimum Requirements
For admission to medical school in the Fall following college graduation, the medical college admissions test (MCAT) should be taken in the spring of the junior year. All of the material covered in required courses is subject to examination on the MCAT. Therefore, all of the requirements listed above must be completed by the end of the junior year. It is important to note that for incoming students without any advanced placement, this averages two courses in the science division per semester. See potential course scenarios below. A major in science is not required for admission to medical school. The AAMC book on admissions gives complete information on requirements for all 123 U.S., 3 Puerto Rican, and 16 Canadian medical schools. Course Scenarios Each year about half of the Grinnell applicants to medical school have graduated already. Most of them took the MCAT exam as a senior. These students spread the required coursework over 8 semesters and many participated in off-campus study. The scenarios below are only examples. Grinnell College students should consult regularly with their academic advisors regarding their course selections. [ scenario 1 ][ scenario 2 ][ scenario 3 ][ scenario 4 ][ scenario 5 ] SCENARIO 1 You have 4 AP credits in chemistry and you plan to take the MCAT in the spring or summer of your junior year. You might do summer research at Grinnell but aren't sure. You plan to major in Biology. About half of Grinnell's applicants majored in Biology.
[ scenario 1 ][ scenario 2 ][ scenario 3 ][ scenario 4 ][ scenario 5 ][ top of page ] SCENARIO 2 You have no AP credits coming into Grinnell and you plan to take a year or two off before beginning medical school. You want to study abroad too. You plan to take the MCAT in the spring of your senior year. You plan to major in Biological Chemistry. About 25% of our applicants majored in Biological Chemistry.
[ scenario 1 ][ scenario 2 ][ scenario 3 ][ scenario 4 ][ scenario 5 ][ top of page ] SCENARIO 3 You have no AP or advanced credits coming into Grinnell and you plan to take the MCAT in the spring of your junior year. You cannot take any courses during summer school. You plan to major in Chemistry.
[ scenario 1 ][ scenario 2 ][ scenario 3 ][ scenario 4 ][ scenario 5 ][ top of page ] SCENARIO 4 You have 8 AP calculus and 4 biology credits coming into Grinnell and you plan to take the MCAT in the spring of your junior year. You plan to take organic chemistry during the summer following your first or second year. You plan to major in Psychology.
[ scenario 1 ][ scenario 2 ][ scenario 3 ][ scenario 4 ][ scenario 5 ][ top of page ] SCENARIO 5 You have no AP or advanced credits coming into Grinnell and you plan to take the MCAT in the spring of your junior year. You cannot take any courses during summer school. You do not plan to major in a science and want to take the minimum number of courses required for admission to medical school.
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