Sports Medicine Physician Undergraduate Path

This set of vocabulary flashcards outlines the specific course requirements by year for students following a pre-medical track to become a sports medicine physician.

General Chemistry $II$ & Lab

A core science and laboratory requirement taken during the Freshman year for a sports medicine career path.

Biology & Lab

A foundational biological science requirement with an associated laboratory component in the Freshman year.

Calculus $I$

The primary mathematics requirement listed for the Freshman year curriculum.

Physics $I$ & Lab

The first introductory physics course and lab requirement in the Freshman year.

Physics $II$ & Lab

The second introductory physics course and lab requirement completed in the Freshman year.

Humanities Requirements

General education courses in humanities required during the Freshman, Sophomore, and junior-level years.

Electives

Optional courses chosen by the student, included in the curriculum for the Freshman, Sophomore, and junior-level years.

Organic Chemistry $1$ & Lab

The first organic chemistry course and laboratory requirement taken during the Sophomore year.

Organic Chemistry $II$ & Lab

The second organic chemistry course and laboratory requirement taken during the Sophomore year.

Fundamentals of Microbiology & Lab

A sophomore-level specialized biology course covering the study of microorganisms with lab work.

Genetics

A biological science course focusing on heredity, required during the Sophomore year.

Physiology

A core biological study of bodily functions listed under the Sophomore year requirements.

Cell Structure & Function

A junior-level science course focused on the biology and operations of living cells.

General Virology & Lab

A junior-level course and laboratory focused on the study of viral organisms.

Microbial Genetics & Lab

An advanced science and laboratory course focusing on the genetics of microbes.

Biochemistry $I$

The first part of the advanced biology sequence exploring chemical processes in living organisms.

Biochemistry $II$

The second part of the advanced biochemistry sequence.

Physics (Junior Year)

An advanced physics course requirement taken in the Junior year.

Upper Level Biology

An advanced biology course required during the Junior year.

Upper Level Chemistry

An advanced chemistry course required during the Junior year.

Upper Level Physics

An advanced physics course required during the Junior year.