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As I was browsing various schools academic preparation requirements for those of us applying next cycle, I've noted a change in Duke's requirements from prior years, basically adding the Sociology/Psychology to the list. Any interest in creating a list of "new" course requirements for schools for this next app cycle?? I was surprised of this below, and may need to scramble to get the Psy/Soc.
Duke Med School:
For those who are planning to apply for the 2015-2016 admissions cycle with anticipation of matriculation during Fall 2016, our academic expectations will change. Our academic expectations will include multidisciplinary coursework in the following areas and completion of the current MCAT or MCAT 2015:
Biochemistry: May be fulfilled by a single course in Biochemistry, or through coursework which incorporates principles of Biochemistry as part of an interdisciplinary course in Cell and/or Molecular Biology and/or Genetics.
Cellular Biology: May be fulfilled by a single course in Cell and/or Molecular Biology and/or Genetics.
Statistics/Biostatistics: An understanding of the application of statistical methods in the analysis of data.
Physics: An understanding of the correlation of basic physics to human physiology and anatomy (e.g. physics and/or biophysics).
Sociology: An introduction to the principles of social organization, with particular emphasis on the social determinants of healthcare.
Psychology: An introduction to the basic principles of psychology with emphasis on the biological basis of behavior.
Expository Writing: Experience in expository writing across the humanities, including but not limited to formal courses in English, is a fundamental expectation in the preparation for medicine.
Understanding that the preliminary coursework leading up to the aforementioned cross-disciplinary courses, e.g. Biochemistry,
Cell/Molecular Biology, etc., will vary among colleges and universities, the academic expectations as listed represent the absolute courses expected of matriculants to the School of Medicine. The preliminary courses may be acquired through traditional university courses and/or approved online course work. Applicants considering the use of online coursework should contact the Office of Admissions at Duke University if there are any questions about the suitability of online coursework for DukeMed.
Duke Med School:
For those who are planning to apply for the 2015-2016 admissions cycle with anticipation of matriculation during Fall 2016, our academic expectations will change. Our academic expectations will include multidisciplinary coursework in the following areas and completion of the current MCAT or MCAT 2015:
Biochemistry: May be fulfilled by a single course in Biochemistry, or through coursework which incorporates principles of Biochemistry as part of an interdisciplinary course in Cell and/or Molecular Biology and/or Genetics.
Cellular Biology: May be fulfilled by a single course in Cell and/or Molecular Biology and/or Genetics.
Statistics/Biostatistics: An understanding of the application of statistical methods in the analysis of data.
Physics: An understanding of the correlation of basic physics to human physiology and anatomy (e.g. physics and/or biophysics).
Sociology: An introduction to the principles of social organization, with particular emphasis on the social determinants of healthcare.
Psychology: An introduction to the basic principles of psychology with emphasis on the biological basis of behavior.
Expository Writing: Experience in expository writing across the humanities, including but not limited to formal courses in English, is a fundamental expectation in the preparation for medicine.
Understanding that the preliminary coursework leading up to the aforementioned cross-disciplinary courses, e.g. Biochemistry,
Cell/Molecular Biology, etc., will vary among colleges and universities, the academic expectations as listed represent the absolute courses expected of matriculants to the School of Medicine. The preliminary courses may be acquired through traditional university courses and/or approved online course work. Applicants considering the use of online coursework should contact the Office of Admissions at Duke University if there are any questions about the suitability of online coursework for DukeMed.
