Pre-Medicine with any major

In making decisions about admissions, MD and DO schools consider a range of factors that may vary from one school to another. All prerequisite courses need to be completed with a grade of C or higher.  Average GPA of successful applicants from St. Olaf to medical school is 3.8, with an average science GPA of 3.62. 

The following timeline is an example of how a student might wish to schedule prerequisite courses.  Timing of these courses may change due to major requirements, study abroad experiences, cohort coursework such as Enduring Questions or CH/BI, timing of the MCAT/application, and admissions guidelines at podiatry schools for example.  In addition to these courses, each student will fit in any classes required by their major. All students are strongly encouraged to meet with Professor Crisp to plan pre-med courses.  All students must also consult with their advisors regarding course selection.  

Most medical schools require a year of college math, typically a semester of calculus and a semester of statistics.  Some schools are particular about a full year of college-level calculus. Stats for Science (STAT 212) need not be taken during the first year.  PSYCH 125 or SOAN 121 are excellent options for the first semester.