Premedical Studies
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On Campus
Prepare for Medical Careers
Pre-medical studies covers fundamental concepts in the biological, physical, and social sciences that are required to pursue advanced degrees in medicine and healthcare fields. Formal advising sessions are integrated with professional development courses. You’ll declare a primary major in addition to this program.
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The Premedical Studies co-major requires only 2 additional credit hours to a normal premedical curriculum while allowing you to track their progress toward achieving your professional goals. It can be modified based on requirements for your chosen career path. You will take coursework in areas such as chemistry, biology, physics, social science, and statistics.
- PMD 101 and PMD 301 Professional Seminar Courses
- 3-4 Biology courses; additional may be recommended
- 4-5 semesters of Chemistry
- One semester of Statistics
- Two semesters of social science, which may include Psychology and Sociology
At Miami, there is something for everyone
Course CatalogCareer Options
The Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education, home to the Premedical Studies co-major, prepares students for careers in such healthcare fields as Dentistry, Medicine, Occupational or Physical Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, and Veterinary Medicine.
Additional Opportunities
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Preceptorships and shadowing programs
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Scholarships
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Health Careers Week
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
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1100+
students are enrolled in the premedical studies co-major
Mallory-Wilson Center data
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70%
combined acceptance rate for all reported programs
Miami University Data
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75%
medical school acceptance rate for students with at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA and 50th percentile and above MCAT score
Mallory-Wilson Center data
Testimonials
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I presented at a national conference because I did research. It looks really good on med school applications. And, I like to work with patients and talk to them. I’m passionate about it and can do that with my research.
Vincent Smith ’19
Pre-Medical Studies, Kinesiology
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins.
Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.
You must be concurrently enrolled in and must complete another major at Miami University.
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