UMSL Pre-Health: Pre-Medical Studies

Pre-Med Society

The University of Missouri-St. Louis proudly offers classes that prepare students to enter medical school. While taking the required classes students should also pursue the B.A. or B.S. degree in the major of their choice. Since admission requirements can vary between medical schools, it is highly recommended that students consult the catalogs of the schools to which they intend to apply. Updated information can be found in the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) which can be obtained online at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) website. Students are also encouraged to meet regularly with the pre-health advisor to ensure they are meeting requirements.

In addition to taking required classes, students should plan to regularly participate in extracurricular activities such as physician shadowing, volunteering and research.

Pre-Med students should also prepare to sit for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) during their junior year. Practice tests are regularly offered on campus by third-party test prep organizations.

Each year, the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places. Students are encouraged to have alternative plans should they not gain entrance. For further information contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences, 303 Lucas Hall, 314-516-5501.