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WHICH TRACK IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Track One: Advanced Biology Coursework

Track Two:  Research - see left 

Track Three: Finisher Track*

* If you've already successfully completed a full year of both General Chemistry and Biology, each with lab, you may be eligible to apply for this 15-month track.  

Email or call Program Manager Cynthia Mesh:  781-736-3493 to find out if you are eligible for this special track. 

Track Two: Research

Track two features a one-semester Project Lab, which offers students the experience of conducting bench research and an independent project through a small, lab-based course. Each year focuses on a specific topic, such as DNA mutation and repair, epigenetics, behavior or biodiversity. Students design and carry out original experiments, refine lab techniques and experimental design, and gain experience in reading and writing scientific papers. 

Fall Year One
Spring Year One

General Chemistry I (11a) + General Chemistry lab (18a) (6 credits)

General Chemistry II (11b) + General Chemistry lab (18b) (6 credits)
Preparation for the 2015 MCAT will require coursework in Psychology and Sociology.  In order to prepare, and depending on your undergraduate record, you may choose courses such as: Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 1a) or Introduction to Sociology (SOC 1a)

Genetics & Molecular Biology (Biol 22a) + General Biology Lab (Biol 18a) (8 credits)

Clinical Seminar (PPMED 201a-part one) (2 credits)

Clinical Seminar (PPMED 201a-part two) (2 credits)

Option: Health: Science, Society & Policy (HSSP): 
American Health Care (HS 104b) or
Heller School National Health Policy (HS513a) (4 credits)

Option: Health: Science, Society, and Policy (HSSP): Racial/Ethnic and Gender Inequalities in Health and Health Care (HSSP 114b) or another course (4 credits)
Summer

Session I: Organic Chemistry I lecture (Chem 25a) +
Organic Chemistry lab (Chem 29a) (6 credits)


Session II: Organic Chemistry II lecture (Chem 25b) +
Organic Chemistry lab (Chem 29b) (6 credits)
Fall Year Two
Spring Year Two

Introduction to Physical Laws and Phenomena I (Phys 10a) + Physics lab (18a) (6 credits)

Introduction to Physical Laws and Phenomena II (Phys 10b) + Physics lab (18b) (6 credits)

Cell Structure & Function (Biol 22b) + lab (Biol 18b) (6 credits)

Research: Project Lab (4 credits)

Introduction to Biochemistry (BCHM 100a) (4 credits)

Time for MCAT study

MCAT Prep: Some students choose to take a prep course which is offered on campus starting in November or February, though the course is not an official part of the post-bac premedical program.