Pre-Med

Keystone College offers excellent undergraduate preparation for medical school and other health-related professional schools with our pre-med degree program, a concentration in biology. Students interested in the pre-medical professional program usually enroll as a four-year biology major, however, they are permitted to choose any undergraduate major in any field of study. Professional schools look for students that are well-rounded academically, socially and value service to others, and portray professional competence.

The American Association of Medical Colleges recommends that students interested in a pre-med degree, regardless of the major chosen, should select courses that emphasize the skills of verbal and written comprehension, a critical understanding of human values, and the power of creative thinking.

The MCAT2015 includes questions in the areas of sociology, psychology, and the biological basis of behavior, in addition to the traditional verbal reasoning, physical and biological sciences sections.

Pre-medical students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.4 and perform a minimum of 160 hours of community/pre-medical clinical service.

Students wishing to apply to medical school must do so through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) and take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) typically during the spring of their junior year or in the summer after their junior year. An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.4/4.0 plus an MCAT score of at least 30/45 is highly desirable.

Projects & Research

Students have the opportunity to participate in a mentored research experience in conjunction with faculty mentors and community partners at any time. All students participate in the senior seminar and research course and capstone research projects, and present their work at the annual research symposium. Students and mentors also have the opportunity to present work at regional and national conferences.