Pre-Medicine
The Pre-Medicine minor is intended for students interested in Pre-Health pathways and is open to students pursuing any major. It allows students to demonstrate they have completed courses relevant to the field of medicine while providing an opportunity to major in any field of study.
The minor is not intended to cover all of the prerequisites students may need for medical school, which varies across medical schools.
Pre-Medicine at a Glance
Modern medicine generally refers to clinical practice: the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by a physician. That physician may be an allopathic physician (M.D.) or an osteopathic physician (D.O.).
Physicians work in solo or group practices examining patients and obtaining medical histories; ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests; and prescribing and administering treatment for patients suffering from injury or disease. They also counsel patients about illness, injuries, health conditions, and preventive healthcare (diet/fitness, smoking cessation, etc.).
- Get more information at Explore Health Careers (M.D.), Explore Health Professions (D.O.) and the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Directory of Programs: AACOM and AAMC
- National Association: American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and Association of American Medical Colleges
- Core 34 Minor Coursework: Check Sheet (PDF), Accessible Check Sheet (PDF)
- KU Academic Catalog
- Special Note: The Pre-Medicine minor is not intended to cover all requirements for admission to medical school. The Pre-Medicine minor is not intended to cover all requirements for admission to medical school. Students who are pursuing the Pre-Med minor will be assigned a Jayhawk Pre-Health Advisor to ensure they complete all degree requirements.
To add the minor in Pre-Medicine, please speak with a Pre-Health Advisor or your major advisor!
- Students interested in applying to medical school should meet with a Pre-Health Advisor early in their academic year to discuss full admission requirements and timeline.
- For more information on Jayhawk Pre-Health Advising’s path to medical school, click here!