Pre-Medical & Pre-Dental

With an emphasis on scientific and technological expertise, as well as deep learning and critical thinking, Lawrence Tech's pre-dental and pre-medical programs can prepare you for a bright future in medicine. Whether you plan to enter medical, dental, or veterinary school, Lawrence Tech's challenging core curriculum, anchored in science, mathematics, and technology, can help develop your ability to think critically and express yourself clearly and convincingly. Students who major in the natural or life sciences, mathematics, or engineering often excel on professional school entrance exams, as well as throughout their careers. Lawrence Tech's degree programs in biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology can help you satisfy most medical school admissions requirements
without added elective courses. 

 
Why Lawrence Tech's Pre-Professional Programs?

Designed to help you in your quest to meet challenging admissions requirements, Lawrence Tech's pre-professional programs in law, medicine, and dentistry allow you to gain in-depth knowledge in your chosen area of study, as well as a strong general education. The University's core curriculum provides rigorous training in science, technology, and the liberal arts. You will also learn critical thinking and communication skills, as well as the ability to work both independently
and as part of a team.

Students from Lawrence Tech's pre-professional programs have gone on to become successful attorneys, judges, physicians, pharmacists, dentists, and professionals in a number of related fields. Whichever path you choose, the Lawrence Tech experience can give you the foundation for the well-informed and sophisticated thinking you need to succeed in an increasingly scientific and multicultural environment.

 

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The following courses are recommended for medical school admission.  It is always best to contact individual medical or dental schools for specific details about their admission policies.

1 year of General Biology & Lab - BIO1213, BIO1221, BIO1223, BIO1231

1 Genetics course - BIO2323

1 Microbiology course & Lab - BIO2313, BIO2321

1 year of General Chemistry & Lab - CHM1213, CHM1221, CHM1223, CHM1232

1 year of Organic Chemistry & Lab - CHM2313, CHM2323 & CHM2332

1 Biochemistry course - CHM3403

1 year of General Physics & Lab - PHY2413, PHY2421, PHY2423, PHY2431 or PHY2213, PHY2221, PHY2223

1 year of Mathematics with Calculus - MCS1414, MCS1424 or MCS1214, MCS1224

1 year of Statistics - MCS2023, MCS3403 or MCS2113, MCS2123

For more information, contact the chair of the Department of Natural Sciences (nschair@ltu.edu). 

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"Lawrence Tech has had a tremendous impact on my career. After graduation I attended medical school at the University of Michigan. I found myself very well prepared, not just for medical school, but for my entire professional future."
- Thomas Palmer, MD, BSCh'74, Henry Ford Hospital