Medical providers who are licensed to diagnose and treat illness and disease and to prescribe medication for patients.
For descriptions of this profession, see: Admissions section of the or
Varies by school, but typically programs last 2 years.
Requirements vary by school. You can check the . Generally, the coursework should include general biology, general chemistry, and sometimes organic chemistry, physics, human anatomy and physiology, statistics, social sciences, and humanities.
For admittance directly after ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp: Prerequisite courses completed by the end of senior year; although, preference may be given to applicants who complete the required courses sooner. Apply summer between junior and senior years.
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Usually the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) revised General Test, but can vary by school.
The GRE has three sections: Verbal Reasoning (Score 130-170), Quantitative Reasoning (130-170), and Analytical Writing (Score 0-6). The test takes approximately 4 hours to complete and is offered year-round at computer based test centers. . Unofficial scores are give on test day, with official scores available in 10-15 days.
Free and low-cost preparation materials:
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