UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013
College of Letters and Science
Premedical Studies
Patricia Cobb, Senior Student Services Coordinator, L&S Premedical Advisor, HLT 141, (414) 299-3922, pacobb@uwm.edu
The Certificate Program in Premedical Studies is founded on the belief that science knowledge alone does not prepare students to become effective physicians. Students need to have insight into and sensitivity to the emotional, cultural, and environmental factors that motivate the behaviors of the people who will be their patients. They must have a genuine concern for them as individuals, and an ability to communicate with them that respects their beliefs and attitudes. The development of the student’s humanistic side is a high priority in the education of future physicians through this certificate program.
To obtain the certificate, students must have earned a baccalaureate degree, either previously or concurrently with the awarding of the certificate. Students may enter the certificate program as new freshmen, as continuing students if they have earned a 3.25 GPA overall and in the required science/math courses, and as post-baccalaureate students regardless of the level of their course work in the first degree. To remain in the program in good standing, students must maintain a 3.25 GPA overall and in required science/math courses. Students who fall below a 3.25 in either GPA in any semester are granted one semester of probation in which to raise the GPA above 3.25. If they do not do so, they are dropped from the program but may reenter at any time that the GPA once again exceeds 3.25.
General Credit Requirements
Students will complete approximately 21 credits beyond the minimum requirements for admission to medical school in meeting the requirements of the Certificate in Premedical Studies. At least 35 credits, including at least 8 of the minimum of 15 advanced credits required, must be taken at UWM.
Required Courses
Students must complete all prerequisite courses for admission to medical school. These include:
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Bio Sci 150, 152 |
Foundations of Biological Sciences I & II |
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Bio Sci 325 (260) |
Genetics |
| At least one Bio Sci advanced-level course with lab selected from: |
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Bio Sci 315/316 |
Cell Biology/Laboratory in Genetics and Cell Biology |
Bio Sci 370 |
Animal Physiology |
Bio Sci 383 (303) |
General Microbiology |
Bio Sci 401/402 |
Immunology/Immunological Techniques |
Chem 102, 104 |
General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis |
Chem 343, 344, 345 |
Organic Chemistry |
| English composition at the 102 level or above |
| English, any other course, for three credits |
| Math 116, 117 | College Algebra and Trigonometry |
| or | |
Math 211 |
Survey in Calculus and Analytic Geometry |
| or | |
Math 221 |
Honors Calculus I |
| or | |
| Math 225/226 | Calculus with Precalculus I & II |
| or | |
Math 231 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry |
| Physics 120, 121, 122, 123 | General Physics I and II (Non-Calculus Treatment) |
or |
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Physics 209, 210, 214, 215 |
Physics I and II (Calculus Treatment) |
In addition, students must complete the following courses:
Anthro 104 |
Lifeways in Different Cultures: A Survey of World Societies |
| One of the following three courses: |
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Chem 501 |
Introduction to Biochemistry (or other advanced level biochemistry course) |
| or |
Physics 305 (405) |
Medical Physics |
| or |
Physics 306 |
Biophysics |
Commun 103 |
Public Speaking |
History 229 |
History of Race, Science, and Medicine in the U.S. |
Honors 310 |
Introduction to Clinical Medicine for Premedical Students |
Hum Kin 211 |
Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| One of the following three courses: |
| Philos 241 | Introductory Ethics |
| or | |
Philos 243 |
Moral Problems (for 3 credits) |
| or | |
Philos 244 |
Ethical Issues in Health Care |
Psych 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
Required Enriching Experiences
1. Participation in an independent study or research project in a natural science, psychology, or other approved area (students may earn 3 cr through departmental 699 or other research course);
2. Participation in the UWM/Milwaukee County Medical Society Mentor Program;
3. Certification of 112 hours of volunteer work or employment in a health care setting (students may earn 3 credits toward the degree through EdPol 202, Volunteers for Credit, to obtain this certification).
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