multi-sci

Pre-Med Focused Course Notes

Program Overview

• Tailored for students aiming for advanced degrees in health-related areas.

• Emphasizes interdisciplinary education by integrating coursework from various STEM disciplines.

Major Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

• Mathematics/Computer Science Requirement (8 Credits)

  • MATH 251: Calculus I

  • MATH 246: Calculus for Biological Sciences I

  • Choose one from:

    • CS 122: Introductory Programming

    • MATH 231: Discrete Mathematics I

    • STAT 243Z: Elementary Statistics I

    • Other options from the provided list.

Foundations Courses (36-48 Credits)

• Complete three sequences or combinations, with labs.

  1. Anthropology:

     • ANTH 270: Introduction to Anthropology

     • Other specified courses (two additional courses required).

     • Credits: 12-16 credits total.

  2. Biology:

     • BI 211: General Biology I

     • BI 212: General Biology II

     • BI 213: General Biology III

     • BI 214: General Biology IV

     • Honors Biology options available.

     • Credits: 12-16 credits for the entire sequence.

  3. Chemistry:

     • General Chemistry options (specific courses not listed, but may include sequences like CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 for general chemistry).

     • Credits: 12-15 credits for a complete sequence.

  4. Computer Science:

     • CS 210: Computer Science I

     • CS 211: Computer Science II

     • CS 212: Computer Science III

     • Credits: 9-12 credits total.

  5. Earth Sciences:

     • ERTH 201: Dynamic Earth

     • ERTH 202: Earth’s Processes

     • ERTH 203: Earth History

     • Credits: 12-15 credits for the entire sequence.

  6. Geography:

     • GEOG 141: The Natural Environment

     • Two additional specified geography courses.

     • Credits: 12-15 credits for this sequence.

  7. Physics:

     • General Physics sequences (specific courses not listed but generally may include sequences like PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 203).

     • Credits: 12-15 credits total for a full sequence.

Upper Division Requirements (32 Credits)

• Must include approved upper-division courses specifically from Biology (BI) and Chemistry (CH).

• Minimum of 12 graded credits each from two departments.

• Research or thesis credits can fulfill part of this requirement.

General Notes

• Minimum grades of C- or P for all courses.

• At least 24 upper-division credits must be taken at the University of Oregon.

• Students should seek honors graduation recognition with the program director.