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Sample Schedule for Core Studies: Two Years Full-time with Fall Semester Start

Sample schedules are subject to change. Please refer to the LPS Course Guide for the most up-to-date course offerings.

Term Course Course Units Days Time Lab Day and Time Options

Year One

Fall Semester Biol 101-601 1.5 S 9:00am-11:30am F 4:00pm-7:00pm or S 12:00pm-3:00pm
  Chem 001-601 1 T 6:30pm-9:30pm  
  Chem 053-601 0.5 R 6:30pm-9:30pm  
 
Spring Semester Biol 102-601 1.5 S 9:00am-11:30am F 4:00pm-7:00pm or S 12:00pm-3:00pm
  Chem 102-601 1 T 6:30pm-9:30pm  
  Chem 054-601 0.5 R 6:30pm-9:30pm  
 
A Few Options for Year 1 Summer Semester:

You can complete PHYS 101-910 (1.5 CU) and PHYS 102-920 (1.5 CU) in the 6-Week Summer Session I and II.

You can take advanced science courses such as BIOL 202-900 or BIOL 221-900 during the 12-Week Summer Session.

You do not have to complete summer courses and instead get involved in health-related activities such as research, volunteering or shadowing.

Year Two

Fall Semester Chem 241-601 1 T 6:30pm-9:30pm  
  Chem 245-601 0***not earned till end of spring R 5:00pm-10:00pm  
  Phys 101-601 1.5 MW 6:00pm-8:00pm

M 4:00pm-6:00pm / 8:00pm-10:00pm or W 4:00pm-6:00pm / 8:00pm-10:00pm

 
Spring Semester Chem 242-601 1 T 6:30pm-9:30pm  
  Chem 245-601 1***continuation from fall semester R 5:00pm-10:00pm  
  Phys 102-601 1.5 MW 6:00pm-8:00pm M 4:00pm-6:00pm / 8:00pm-10:00pm or W 4:00pm-6:00pm / 8:00pm-10:00pm
 
A Few Options for Year 2 Summer Semester 

You can take advanced science courses such as BIOL 215-900 or BIOL 404-900 during the 12-Week Summer Session.

You do not have to complete summer courses and instead get involved in health-related activities such as research, volunteering or shadowing.

 
Total CUs completed in two years   12 (or more if you complete additional courses in the summer besides the premedical core requirements)
 
In addition:

You will need to complete either the MCAT, DAT or GRE in late April-beginning of June. Please keep in mind that the recommended prep time for the MCAT and DAT exams are 300-350 hours.

You can apply to Medical, Dental or Veterinary Medical School beginning of June for the following fall entry term.

During the Glide Year, post-bac students can complete health-related activities (i.e. research, shadowing, or volunteer) as well as enrolling in advanced science elective courses.

 

 

 


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