Virginia State University

‌Program advisors

William R. Burke
Office of Pre-Health Services & Career Strategy
College of Natural and Health Sciences
wburke@vsu.edu 
Phone: (804) 524-5638

Ayanna Thompson
Special Programs/Program Support Coordinator
anthompson@vsu.edu

Prerequisite checklist

Below are the courses offered through Virginia Wesleyan University that will be accepted toward completing the 8 prerequisites to apply to the MD program. 

1. Please note that prerequisite courses must be completed before matriculation to the MD program.
2. All required course work must be completed prior to taking the MCAT.
3. Pre-requisite courses should not be repeated for poor performance.

Note: Any exceptions must be approved in advance by the Admissions Director or the Assistant Vice Dean of Admissions and Enrollment.

Prerequisites

• Biology I
• Biology II
• General or Intro Chemistry I
• General or Intro Chemistry II
• Organic Chemistry I
• Organic Chemistry II
• Physics I
• Physics II

Required coursework

• Biochemistry
• Psychology
• Sociology

Recommended coursework

• Anatomy
• Physiology