The Medical School Admissions Process

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Overview

Subject area

NSS

Catalog Number

352

Course Title

The Medical School Admissions Process

Description

Study of the medical school admissions process, including the role of personal statements, standardized testing, clinical experience, professional accomplishments, and distinctiveness, as well as factors such as when in an admissions cycle an application is submitted. Particular attention will be given to the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), including how topics are selected for inclusion, analysis of question format, and strategies for successful test performance including development of effective plans of study.PREREQ: Permission by NSS

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Seminar

Hours

3

Course Schedule