The Premedical Sciences curriculum is designed as a firm foundation for the advanced studies offered later in the Medical Sciences Program. The Director of Admissions places the Applicants into the appropriate Premedical Science semester according to the Applicant’s academic background. Premedical Program semester one and two cover the courses in biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, mathematics, and also include general education.

The premedical semester three consists of upper-level biomedical science courses designed to strengthen the student’s Premedical Science foundation and enhance the opportunity for success in advanced medical studies.

SEMESTER I
GENERAL PHYSICS I

PM-PHYS I

This course consists basically of linear kinematics, works power and energy, momentum and a brief introduction to heat, thermodynamics and sound. This course is designed for students to understand the basic principles of mechanics, heat and sound. General Physics I does not require the mastery of calculus.

GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

PM-CHEM I

A one-semester course in general chemistry for science related majors and pre-med students. The course will introduce basic concepts in physical and inorganic chemistry.

FOUNDATION BIOLOGY I

PM-BIOL I

Foundation Biology I can be taken in any order and are designed specifically for students in the pre-professional programs. These courses aim to explain the role of macromolecules in the organization of cells and the compartmentalization of metabolic reactions, and the role of the cell cycle with regards to inheritance.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

PM-OCH1

A course in nomenclature and classification of organic molecules, structure and reactivity of functional groups (hydrocarbons, alcohols, alkyl halides, alkadienes and allylic systems).

SEMESTER II

GENERAL PHYSICS II

PM-PHY2

This course is an introduction to basic principles of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, alternating current, electric fields, optics. This course does not require the mastery of calculus.

GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

PM-CHM2

A course in kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, metallurgy, non-metals, nuclear chemistry, transition elements and organic chemistry.

FOUNDATION BIOLOGY II

PM-BIO2

Foundation Biology II can be taken in any order and are designed specifically for students in the pre-professional programs. These courses aim to explain the role of macromolecules in the organization of cells and the compartmentalization of metabolic reactions, and the role of the cell cycle with regards to inheritance.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

PM-OCH2

An advanced course in structure and reactivity of functional groups (aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, organ metallic compounds, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines and amino acids). This course cover all the essentials needed for biochemistry.

SEMESTER III

GENERAL PHYSICS III

PM-PHY3

This course is an introduction to basic principles of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, alternating current, electric fields, optics. This course does not require the mastery of calculus.

GENERAL CHEMISTRY III

PM-CHM3

A course in kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, metallurgy, non-metals, nuclear chemistry, transition elements and organic chemistry.

FOUNDATION BIOLOGY III

PM-BIO3

Foundation Biology III can be taken in any order and are designed specifically for students in the pre-professional programs. These courses aim to explain the role of macromolecules in the organization of cells and the compartmentalization of metabolic reactions, and the role of the cell cycle with regards to inheritance.

PSYCHOLOGY II

PM-PSC2

The course examines the etiology, epidemiology, description/classification, and treatment of disordered behavior. Major mental disorders are systematically examined from several different theoretical viewpoints, including psychodynamic, learning, cognitive, physiological, and humanistic/existential. A survey of psychological disorders is provided, and the student is introduced to the DSM-IV classification system. Treatment approaches based upon the major theoretical perspectives are covered, and empirically based treatment outcomes studies are reviewed. The course includes a visit to the local inpatient mental health facility.

HUMAN ANATOMY

PM-HMA

Students will learn the Anatomical position; Anatomical terms; Anatomical planes; Anatomical regions pertaining to the human body.