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Med Ed Core Course Requirements & Sequence

This is the required sequence of courses; however, course sequence may differ given individual circumstances. 

Year 1
Semester 1  Credits

BIO 11 & BIO 11L - Introduction to Molecular Biology (w/lab)

5

CHEM 2 & CHEM 2L - General Chemistry I

4

MATH 11 or 21 - Calculus I

4

SPARK 1 - San Joaquin Valley Health

4

USTU 90 - Introduction to Medical Learning (IML)

1
Semester 2  

BIO 12 & BIO 12L - Contemporary Biology (w/lab)

5

CHEM 10 & CHEM 10L - General Chemistry II

5

WRI 10 - College Reading & Composition

4

USTU 90: Introduction to Medical Learning (IML)

1
 
 
Year 2
Semester 3 Credits

PHYS 18, 18L (or PHYS 8, 8L) - Introductory Physics I (w/lab)

4

CHEM 8 & 8L - Principles of Organic Chemistry (w/lab)

4

USTU 90 - IML: Community Engagement

1
Semester 4  

CHEM 100 & CHEM 100L - Organic Synthesis & Mechanism

4

USTU 90 - IML: Community Engagement

1

 

Year 3
Semester 5 Credits

CHEM 111 - Biochemistry I

4

General Education - Humanities

4

USTU 190 - IML: Research

1
BIOE 106* - Cell Biology & Physiology (For Non-Bio Majors) 4
Semester 6 (Required)  

BIO 161* & 161L - Human Physiology (For Bio Majors & Non-Bio Majors)

5

USTU 190 - IML: Research

1

BRE: Baccalaureate Research Experience

3

 

 
 
Year 4
Semester 7 (Required) Credits

General Education - Social Sciences 
(Click on link for approved Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SSHA) General Education Courses)

4

USTU 190 - IML: Preparation for Medical School

1

BRE: Baccalaureate Research Experience

3
Semester 8  

USTU 190 - IML: Preparation for Medical School

1
BRE: Baccalaureate Research Experience (Optional) 3

*Please consult with Academic Advising for course substitution options and requirements.

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