<p>the pre-med sequence is: two semesters of Gen Chem (with lab), two semesters of Organic Chem (one sem with lab), two semesters of physics, three semesters of bio (with lab), and math until Calculus 3. Although I think only Calc 2 is required, it is strongly strongly encouraged to take Calc 3 or above and most people i know are doing that. </p>
<p>the unique thing about Wash U’s premed program is the 3 semester bio sequence, and the encouragement of Calc 3+. I don’t believe there are many other (if any) universities that require the three semester bio sequence. Otherwise, you’ll encounter roughly the same pre med curriculum at other colleges. </p>
<p>There are a couple reasons why you can’t place out of Bio or Chem with APs. First, is because most people find them really difficult, and Wash U kind of views the AP classes in high school as a good preparation. Also, there are many med schools who don’t allow AP credit in lieu of the required Bio/Chem courses in a premed curriculum, or they strongly discourage that. </p>
<p>The sheer amount of research opportunities for undergrads is really amazing. There’s a whole dedicated office at wash u for undergrad research.</p>
<p>The class called Med Prep is also really good experience from what I’ve heard… basically it’s an academic class but you also shadow a physician at the hospital/med school complex. here’s its website: [Med</a> Prep Program](<a href=“http://nslc.wustl.edu/courses/Bio2652/main.html]Med”>http://nslc.wustl.edu/courses/Bio2652/main.html)</p>