College of Basic Sciences | Premed/Predent Advising

Consult with your advisor to tailor your individual academic plan.

Freshman Year
Fall v Take BIOL 1201, 1208 v Take CHEM 1201 v Explore majors v Develop study skills v Read (see recommended reading list)	Spring v Take BIOL 1202, 1209 v Take CHEM 1202, 1212 v Explore campus activities and volunteer opportunities v Read
Summer v Do volunteer work in a health care setting with patient contact experience v Read

Sophomore Year
Fall v Take CHEM 2261 v Suggested course: BIOL 2051 v Attend pre-professional organizational meetings: AED, MSPPS, PDS, SCMA v Consider service learning courses v Look into summer enrichment/research programs v Read	Spring v Take CHEM 2262, 2364 vSuggested course: BIOL 2153 v Continue involvement on campus v Continue patient contact experience v Discuss research opportunities with faculty v Complete applications for summer programs v Read
Summer v Do volunteer work in a health care setting with patient contact or participate in summer program v Research professional schools v Read

Junior Year
Fall v Take PHYS 2001, 2108 v Suggested courses: BIOL 4087, 3090 v Gain experience in research v Demonstrate leadership v Begin MCAT/DAT review v Attend BASC information/application meeting in November	Spring v Take PHYS 2002, 2109 v Suggested courses: additional upper level science courses v Study for MCAT/DAT v Possibly take a review/prep course v Ask faculty for evaluation letters v Take MCAT in April v Register with Pre-med/Pre-dent Review Committee by May 1st v Register with national application service v Work on personal statement
Summer v Submit application through AMCAS/AADSAS v JUNE 15TH DEADLINE FOR REVIEW COMMITTEE v Continue health care experience and reading

Senior Year
Fall v Observe individual school deadlines v Complete and return secondary applications as received v LSU Dental school applicants request application September 1st v Prepare for interviews	Spring vComplete degree requirements v Interview with prospective schools v Continue campus and community involvement

This time line incorporates only the Premedical/Predental plan. Students are encouraged to seek academic advising from their senior colleges regarding the requirements for their majors.