Did you know?
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to achieve a medical degree in the U.S.
Students planning on gaining admission to medical school must successfully combine an academic major with the specific prerequisite requirements. Most medical schools are not selective in your degree. A student should select the best degree for them. Factors to consider:
- How efficient is the degree?
- What are your passions?
- What would you do if you did not become a physician?
- Where do you feel most confident academically?
If students are deciding which major is best for them, we can help! Meet with a pre-health advisor through our College of Health Science Student Services and Academic Advising Office.
The Pre-Medical Pathway is a non-degree program available at Boise State University. You will not earn a degree in Pre-Medicine*.
*with the exception of those who attended Boise State before August 2018.
Pre-Health Advising Team
Contact an advisor by emailing HSAdvising@boisestate.edu.
Suggested Academic Plan
Steps you should be taking in your first year at Boise State:
- Attend Orientation
- Required Advising Appointment
- Start Major Exploration
- Start Exploring Schools
- Consider taking the courses listed to the right in your first year
Table of Year One Courses
The courses listed in the tables are meant as a guide for students to start completing the requirements to apply to medical schools in the U.S. Students should meet regularly with their academic and pre-health advisors to ensure progress.
* Found on MCAT
Research and Scholarship Opportunities
Students pursuing a Pre-Medical Pathway should consider the following opportunities in their Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years.