Students seeking admission to medical school on undergraduate completion must take a number of undergraduate science courses to demonstrate a well rounded understanding of scientific theory. In general, the minimum requirements are two years of chemistry, one year of physics, and at least one year of biology with lab. Students will need to take both general chemistry and organic chemistry.
Taking at least one year of calculus is essential for admission to medical school, and in most schools it is also a requirement to take physics. Some medical schools, however, will require more than one year of mathematics and may want to see other courses such as statistics and computer science.
Sometimes overlooked, liberal arts are important when seeking admission to medical school. Committees look for excellent written and oral reasoning skills, so at least one year of English is required. Other courses you may want to consider are a second year of English, public speaking, literature courses and philosophy.
When selecting electives, it helps to take more science and math courses. Science courses might include zoology, anatomy and physiology, or biochemistry. To help round out your education, you should also take some social science courses, including psychology and sociology, along with anthropology and history courses. In addition to making a well rounded selection of courses, you should volunteer at local medical facilities to demonstrate your commitment to working in the medical field.