Program Highlights
The Pre-Professional Program at Millikin University dedicates its energy to preparing individuals for entry into and success in a post-graduate medical sciences program. Each student receives a liberal arts education with a firm foundation in science. Courses in science, social science, arts, and language balance those in biology and/or chemistry. Individual monitoring of academic and professional goals and one-on-one contact with the program director set our program apart from others. Personalized mentoring invites you to become part of a community of learners and helps you focus on your coursework. Local internships and service opportunities provide hands-on enrichment and education, while an updated health-career library informs students of growing career opportunities.
The selection of courses has been tailored to ensure training in areas of importance in medical and dental. We recommend that pre-Health students complete the minimum requirements plus University Physics and two semesters of Calculus as preparation for entrance examinations. There is no admission advantage to having additional science courses; instead, students should seek to broaden themselves by choosing challenging electives from the humanities, creative arts and social sciences. Pre-Health students are expected to take advantage of the review sessions and advising offered by the Director of Pre-Professional Programs. Suggested electives include Modern Language, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Sample Plan of Study for Pre-Medicine
This plan of study shows the types of courses you might take as a student in this major. This is presented simply to provide a realistic preview of your coursework. Once you enroll at Millikin, a faculty advisor will guide you through the process of selecting courses that will help you graduate on-time from this program. Each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different than your peers in the same program of study.
- Ecology and Evolution with Lab
- General Chemistry
- Introductory Chemistry Lab I
- Calculus I
- University Seminar
- Critical Writing, Reading, Research I
Semester 2
- Diversity of Life with Lab
- General Inorganic Chemistry
- Introductory Chemistry Lab II I
- Public Speaking
- Critical Writing, Reading, Research I
- Calculus II
Semester 3
- Genetics
- Intermediate Chemistry Lab I
- Organic Chemistry I
- Analytical Chemistry and Lab
- US Cultural Studies
- University Physics I
- Physics Lab I
- Molecular and Cell Biology with Lab
- Intermediate Chemistry Lab II
- Organic Chemistry II
- University Physics II
- Physics Lab II
- Intro to Sociology
- Molecular Genetics
- Biochemistry
- International Cultures and Structures
- Global Studies
- Intro Psychology
- Elective
- Statistical Analysis
- General Microbiology
- Research (optional)
- International Cultures and Structures II
- Elective
- Elective
- Physical Chemistry
- Research (optional)
- Senior Seminar
- Literature
- Instrumental Analysis & Lab
- Senior Seminar
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Historical Studies OR Elective
- Fine Arts