Medical schools are interested in well-rounded students who have demonstrated that they understand the basic language of science. They require students to take one year each of biology, physics, and mathematics plus two years of chemistry. All science courses must be taken with the appropriate laboratories. Students must also take one year of English, since their basic communication skills are at least as important as their abilities in science. While upper-division electives in science are not required for admission to medical school, they are recommended, especially for those students who have not demonstrated solid ability in the basic sciences. For example, students who are not science majors are encouraged to take a biochemistry course after taking basic required courses in chemistry and biology.

For typical course sequences and other useful information relating to preparation for medical and dental school at Holy Cross, see the document entitled "Holy Cross Premedical Program Primer". You can obtain this document if you have Microsoft Word on your computer by simply clicking on the following link premedprimer.pdf (in Adobe Acrobat format using the free Acrobat reader available from www.adobe.com).

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