Bear Path to Medicine—Foundations Certificate

Program Overview

College of Natural and Health Sciences

The Bear Path to Medicine—Foundations Certificate is designed for sophomores with a minimum 3.0 GPA. It introduces students to the medical school pathway, academic planning, professionalism, and the competencies expected of successful medical school applicants. It ensures early alignment between students’ goals, academic performance, and required preparation.

Certificate Requirements — 17 credits

Prerequisites — 22-23 credits

The following courses are required to be completed with a grade of C or better prior to being enrolled in the certificate.

Overall GPA of 3.0

Science Course GPA 3.0

STEM 101	Premed Foundations	1
	or
BIO 109	Foundations for PreHealth	1
BIO 110	Biology: Atoms to CellsLAS1LASLGT-SC1	4
BIO 111	Biology: Organisms to EcosystemsLAS1LASLGT-SC1	4
	or
BIO 210	Cell Biology	3
CHEM 111	Principles of Chemistry ILAS1GT-SC1	4
CHEM 111L	Principles of Chemistry I LaboratoryLAS1LASLGT-SC1	1
CHEM 112	Principles of Chemistry II	4
CHEM 112L	Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory	1
MATH 131	Calculus ILAX1GT-MA1	4
	or
MATH 171	Calculus I for Life SciencesLAX1GT-MA1	4

Required Courses — 17 credits

STEM 201	Clinical Experiences	1
CHEM 331	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 331L	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHEM 332	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM 332L	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
SOC 100	Principles of SociologyLAB3GT-SS3	3
	or
ANT 110	Introduction to Cultural AnthropologyLAB3LAS1GT-SS3	3
PSY 120	Principles of PsychologyLAB3GT-SS3	3

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

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