Medical schools recognize the importance of broadly educated individuals. Prospective applicants should therefore possess a strong foundation in the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics), demonstrated communication skills, and a firm background in the humanities and social sciences. 
           

The minimum requirements in the natural sciences for application to most medical schools include a year of biology, two years of chemistry and a year of physics. These should be rigorous courses intended for the science major, and each should have strong laboratory component. At DePaul, these requirements are fulfilled with the following courses: General Biology-BIO 101, 102 and 103; General Chemistry-CHE 111, 113 and 115 (or 131 and 133); Organic Chemistry-CHE 171, 173 and 175; and General Physics-PHY 150, 151 and 152. While pre-med students are not required to major in the sciences, the non-science major is encouraged to take additional courses in biology, biochemistry and mathematics. For additional information, contact Dr. Philip Funk in the Department of Biology.