Weill Cornell Medicine without Undergrad

IBclass06
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:45:32 +0000

Basic sciences: WCMC requires two semesters, or their equivalent, in biology, chemistry, and physics. These will typically be comprehensive introductory courses with laboratory. In biology, coursework will typically include molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics.

Organic chemistry: We recommend two semesters of organic chemistry, but we accept one semester of organic chemistry, with lab, and one semester of other advanced biology or chemistry coursework.

Writing-intensive courses: WCMC requires two semesters of writing-intensive courses, one in the humanities or social sciences (e.g., history, philosophy, anthropology), and one focusing on English-language literature.

Breadth of study: WCMC strongly encourages applicants to undertake study in a broad range of disciplines, including the humanities and social sciences, beyond the minimal requirements for admission. Of particular value in the modern practice of medicine are statistics, ethics, psychology, anthropology, sociology, and management skills.

Depth of study: WCMC strongly encourages applicants to undertake study at an advanced, in-depth level in at least one discipline, beyond the minimal requirements for admission and the course requirements for their major.



You’d be hard pressed to do that without an undergraduate degree. Cornell notes that it doesn’t accept AP (other than physics), CLEP, distance learning, or online credit.