Pre-Professional Programs

    Pre-Medicine & Pre-Dentistry

    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.

    Sample Plan of Study:
     
    Semester 1
    • 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
    Semester 4
    • Molecular and Cell Biology with Lab
    • Intermediate Chemistry Lab II
    • Organic Chemistry II
    • University Physics II
    • Physics Lab II
    • Intro to Sociology
    Semester 5
    • Molecular Genetics
    • Biochemistry
    • International Cultures and Structures
    • Global Studies
    • Intro Psychology
    • Elective
    Semester 6
    • Statistical Analysis
    • General Microbiology
    • Research (optional)
    • International Cultures and Structures II
    • Elective
    • Elective
    Semester 7
    • Physical Chemistry
    • Research (optional)
    • Senior Seminar
    • Literature
    Semester 8
    • Instrumental Analysis & Lab
    • Senior Seminar
    • Advanced Biochemistry
    • Historical Studies OR Elective
    • Fine Arts