Medicine
Medicine
Medicine focuses on the study of the human body. Students with this degree often go on to pursue careers as physicians, surgeons, researchers, and administrators in the medical profession.
For this major you’ll take lots of classes in medicine. But you’ll also need to take classes in the arts, science, math, and social sciences to earn your bachelor’s degree. These extra courses help make sure that you graduate from college with all of the skills you’ll need to prepare for a successful career in medicine.
Sample Courses
Medical Courses:
- Musculoskeletal System
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Human Physiology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Medical Terminology
- Bacteriology and Immunology
- Introduction to Emergency Medicine
- Healthcare Leadership
- Medicine and Society
- Comparative Brain Evolution
- Sports Medicine
- Reproductive Biology
- Healthcare Promotion and Education
- Biostatistics
- Ethics in Medicine
- Public Health Assessment Tools
General Curriculum Requirements:
- Arts Courses: Art, History, Languages, Literature, Music
- Math Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Computer Science, Logic, Statistics
- Natural Sciences Courses: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics
- Social Sciences Courses: Anthropology, Economics, Government, Psychology, Sociology
Related Careers
Anesthesiologist
Audiologist
Biomedical Engineer
Epidemiologist
Gastroenterologist
Internist
Medical Physicist
Medical Scientist
Neurologist
Obstetrician & Gynecologist (OB/GYN)
Oncologist
Ophthalmologist
Pathologist
Pediatrician
Pharmacist
Podiatrist
Psychiatrist
Pulmonologist
Physician Assistant
Surgeon
Veterinarian
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