Comparison of admission requirements of medical schools near SWU

(links in the table below are to the admissions requirements page of each school)

Wake Forest U. School of Medicine	Duke	UNC-Chapel Hill	Medical College of Georgia	U of South Carolina	MUSC
Private	Private	Public	Public - 9 non-GA each year	Public	Public
8 hours vert. zool. or gen. biol.	year of biol. or zool.	biology 7	one year biology or zoology	biol. 2 semesters	"There are no specific course requirements, but students are advised to construct courses of study that are intellectually interesting and challenging for them individually. Any education that engenders curiosity and enthusiasm for learning is desirable. Students who choose to major in a science should select a broad range of studies outside the sciences as well."
8 hours gen. chem.	year inorganic chemistry	gen. chem. 8	one year inorganic chemistry	gen. chem. 2 semesters
8 hours org. chem.	year of org. chem.	org. chem. 8, or 4 org., 4 biochem.	one year advanced chem.	org. chem. 2 semesters
8 hours physics	year of physics	physics 8	one year of physics	2 semesters physics
	year of calculus			minimum of college algebra. Statistics and calculus recommended.
	year of English	English 6	one year of English	2 semesters English
	"We recommend that you take an introductory course in biochemistry during the senior year, if possible"	"It is strongly suggested that students take at least one course in cell and molecular biology or genetics."	"Biochemistry is strongly recommended" "The admissions committee strives to identify and accept applicants who will help meet the health care needs of a widely dispersed and highly diverse population in Georgia."	Rosalie Elliott Browning, SWU alumna, 1975, is on the Internal Medicine faculty
	"All science requirements must be completed not more than seven years before you enter medical school."	"Course work in the humanities and social sciences as well as advanced work in the sciences and mathematics is preferred."		"the Admissions Committee recommends that most applicants complete more than the minimum requirements in the area of natural science."

SWU offers all the courses listed above on a regular basis, except vertebrate zoology, which none of these schools require. Vertebrate zoology can be taken through the cooperative program with Clemson University. Factors other than courses and grades, such as emotional stability, ability to communicate, and experience are considered for admission. SWU cannot guarantee admission to medical school. The requirements above are minimum requirements.