This track is designed for students who plan to apply to medical school (MD or DO) after earning their undergraduate degree. Most students major in Biology – Pre-Professional Concentration, but other majors may also be appropriate. Please remember to reach out the OneHealth Pre-Professional Program Coordinator at prehealth@fgcu.edu for the most personalized support.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
- General Biology 1 with Lab (BSC 1010C)
- General Biology 2 (BSC 1011) and General Biology 2 Lab (BSC 1011L)
- General Chemistry 1 (CHM 1045)
- General Chemistry 1 Lab (CHW 1045L)
- General Chemistry 2 (CHM 1046)
- General Chemistry 2 Lab (CHW 1046L)
- Organic Chemistry 1 (CHM 2210)
- Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (CHM 2210L)
- Organic Chemistry 2 (CHM 2211)
- Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (CHM 2211L)
- Calculus 1 (MAC 2311)
- Biochemistry (BCH 3023C)
- College Physics 1 (PHY 2053)
- College Physics 1 (PHY 2053L)
- College Physics 1 (PHY 2054)
- College Physics 1 (PHY 2054L)
- General Education Courses
- Ethics or Philosophy
- General Psychology (PSY 2012)
- Genetics (PCB 3063C)
- Cell Biology (PCB 3023C)
- Human Anatomy (ZOO 3733C)
- Human Physiology (PCB 3703C)
BEYOND CLASSROOM
Clinical Exposure
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Volunteer or work in healthcare settings (e.g., hospitals, clinics, hospice).
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Shadow physicians in a variety of specialties to gain insight into the medical profession.
Undergraduate Research
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Join a faculty-led research lab (often available to biology majors).
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You may also pursue BSC 4910C (Senior Project - Research) in your senior year for capstone credit.
Leadership and Extracurricular Involvement
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Take on leadership roles in student organizations, especially health-related or service-based clubs.
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Join pre-professional organizations or FGCU’s Seminar in Medicine I and II courses for support in preparing application materials and interviews.
Service and Community Engagement
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Engage in service-learning projects, which are part of FGCU’s graduation requirement and valued by medical schools.
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Volunteer in underserved communities or non-clinical service organizations to demonstrate empathy and civic responsibility.
Entrance Exam Preparation
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Begin MCAT preparation during your sophomore or junior year.
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FGCU offers Seminar in Medicine I & II (BSC 1930L and BSC 2930L) covering:
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MCAT prep
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Interview skills
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CV and personal statement writing
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Other Enrichment Opportunities
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Summer internships or study abroad experiences (e.g., fieldwork in the Amazon or Galapagos) may strengthen your application.
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Participate in on-campus events with admissions officers or FGCU alumni in medicine.
