Pre-Medicine and Osteopathy Pathway
Pre-medicine and osteopathy at CMU
Are you passionate about science and medicine? Do you want to make a difference in the world by helping others? If so, the pre-medicine pathway at Central Michigan University is the perfect place for you.
Our pathway is designed to prepare you for a successful career in medicine. We offer a rigorous curriculum that will challenge you academically, but we also offer a supportive environment where you can grow and learn.
Program Snapshot
Studying pre-medicine and osteopathy
The core coursework for the pre-medicine pathway includes biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, mathematics, and English. You will also have the opportunity to take elective courses in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, genetics, and psychology.
In addition to your coursework, you will also participate in extracurricular activities that will help you develop your skills and knowledge in medicine. These activities may include shadowing doctors, volunteering at hospitals, or participating in research projects.
While pre-medicine and osteopathy is not a major at CMU, it is a pathway so you have the option to choose from a wide variety of undergraduate majors to prepare you for medical school.
Suggested undergraduate majors include:
Our pre-medicine advisor is available to help you every step of the way. They will help you create a personalized plan of study, prepare for the MCAT, and apply to medical school.
We also offer a variety of support services for pre-med students, such as tutoring, study groups, and mock interviews.
Pre-medicine and osteopathy pathway highlights
As a pre-medicine and osteopathy student, you'll:
- Have the opportunity to live among your peers in a living learning community right on campus.
- Join registered student organizations dedicated to giving you professional and personal experiences to make you a competitive applicant to medical school.
- Have access to a pre-professional pathways newsletter that reports on the latest trends and strategies for applications.
Medicine and osteopathy careers
Careers within medicine are diverse and provide many opportunities for challenging and rewarding service. Most physicians are general practitioners, handling a variety of health needs, but other physicians practice one of the 26 specialty areas.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $261,730 |
| Family and General Practitioner | $213,270 |
| Surgeon | $252,040 |
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