While the path to becoming a medical doctor is arduous – four years for a bachelor’s degree, plus four years in medical school, then three to seven years of residency – the rewards are significant. Students who want a job that is rewarding both personally and financially may want to consider studying medicine in the United States.

All medical schools require that applicants first have a bachelor’s degree. Although there are no specific requirements as to major, some degrees help prepare a prospective doctor better for medical school than others. Undergraduate degrees in Pre-Med are offered at some colleges and universities. Majors such as biology, chemistry or anatomy are also good preparation, as are any other programs with a heavy emphasis on such courses. Undergraduate work in these areas not only provides a solid foundation for medical school, it is also helpful when taking the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).

Medical Courses:

• Anatomy
• Community medicine or Community Health
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Ear Nose and Throat (E.N.T)
• Psychiatry
• Family Medicine
• Occupational Therapy
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Biotechnology
• Physiotherapy
• Radiology
• Audiology
• Bioinformatics
• Microbiology
• Forensic Science
• Speech Therapy
• Genetics
• Health Science and Nutrition
• Sports Science
• Optometry