Pre-Professional Programs: Pre-Medical

The USC Upstate Pre-Medical program is an advisement track within the biology degree program, though some pre-medical students prefer to major in chemistry. Although medical schools do not require a bachelor’s degree, very few students enter medical school without completing one. Students already having a degree and aiming for medical school should concentrate on taking the specific courses that will best prepare them for taking the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). 

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Information for/about Aspiring doctors - Association of American Medical Colleges

Medical Career Paths - Association of American Medical Colleges

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