1. The following science and math courses are likely to be required (contact prospective institutions early for specific requirements):

Biology 1151, 1152
Chemistry 1551 (Math 1431 (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite to Chemistry 1551) and 1552 (inorganic); Chemistry 2551 and 2552 (organic).
Integral and differential calculus: Math 2231 and 2232. The sequence to Math 2231 and 2232 is Math 1431 > Math 1432 > Math 2231 > Math 2232.

Also consider taking Biology 2150, Ecology; Zoology 2250, Comparative Zoology; and/or Zoology 2260, Invertebrate Zoology. You may want to take Microbiology 1420, but check with the four-year institution.

2. Comments about gaining admission to a medical school
Entrance to medical school is very competitive. Applicants may be required to take the MCAT, or OAT exam according to pursuit (i.e., medical, optometry, or podiatry). Some work (volunteer/paid) at a hospital may offer to boost the resume. A letter from a physician would help.

3. Medical Schools in Illinois:

Finch University of Health Sciences/ The Chicago Medical School, 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL 60153

Northwestern University Medical School, 303 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611-3008

Rush Medical College of Rush University, 600 South Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60612

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 801 North Rutledge, P.O. Box 19620, Springfield, IL 62794-9620

University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine, 5841 South Maryland Ave., MC1000, Chicago, IL 60637-1470

University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1853 West Polk St., (M/C 784), Chicago, IL 60612

 

Contact
Adenuga Atewologun
Dean
Natural and Applied Sciences
(630) 942-2010