科学学位: 医学预科准备
犹他谷大学理学院医学预科课程。
The 理学院 at 犹他谷大学 provides students with the essential academic foundation, hands-on research experience, and leadership opportunities needed to build a strong medical school application. Our rigorous degree programs cover the key subjects required by medical schools, while our faculty-mentored research, extracurricular activities, and small class sizes foster critical thinking and professional development.
在理学院攻读学位的学生可以获得：
By combining academic excellence with real-world learning experiences, our programs empower students to excel in their medical school journey.
医学院决定他们自己的个人要求。 It is your responsibility to research the specific requirements for each school you are interested in applying to.
大多数学校通常会寻找以下课程：
It is important that you stay in touch with your Pre-Medical counselor to guide you in which courses to take.
入学测试:
医学院入学考试（MCAT） is a standardized exam that assesses knowledge in the following areas:
医学院入学考试（MCAT） is a standardized exam designed to assess your problem solving, critical thinking and knowledge of scientific concepts and principles. 许多医学院不接受超过3年的MCAT考试成绩。 Be sure to have completed all MCAT prerequisite courses, and only take the MCAT when you are ready.
To be competitive for medical school admission, students should participate in extracurricular activities, including research, leadership, and community service. The College of Science offers multiple opportunities in these areas.
研究
"Being involved in undergraduate research at UVU has been a game-changer for my academic journey. I’ve gained hands-on experience, developed critical thinking skills, and built strong relationships with faculty mentors. This experience has not only strengthened my grad school applications but has also given me the confidence to contribute meaningfully to my field." 克洛伊
领导
Club 领导: The 理学院 hosts multiple student clubs, each offering leadership opportunities.
Science Outreach 领导: The Science Ambassador program provides students with leadership roles in STEM outreach, including events at public schools and STEM fairs.
"Serving in a leadership role within the 理学院 has pushed me beyond my comfort zone and helped me develop essential skills in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. These experiences have prepared me for the rigors of medical school and given me the ability to lead with confidence in high-pressure environments." -Haylee
社区/志愿者服务
理学院提供多样化的志愿者机会，包括：
更多机会请访问弗吉尼亚大学职业服务页面
"Engaging in volunteer opportunities through the 理学院 has reinforced my passion for serving others while helping me develop the empathy and interpersonal skills needed for a career in healthcare. 招生 committees look for well-rounded candidates, and my community involvement has made me a stronger, more compassionate future medical professional.”-Zach
优秀的推荐信是你申请的重要组成部分。 The best letters come from professionals who have spent time with you and have gotten to know you well. 信函的数量和类型因医学院而异。
You should ask individuals who can objectively assess things such as: Academic Ability, Maturity, Team Work, Compassion, 领导, and Communication skills. You should avoid asking family members, clergy/bishops, and lab instructors. If you do not think someone will write you a strong letter of recommendation, do no ask them for one. 一封糟糕的求职信可能会扼杀你的申请，即使其他的都很出色。Strong letters of recommendation require faculty members who know the student well.
理学院通过以下方式培养牢固的师生关系：
These experiences help faculty members write detailed and personalized letters of recommendation for medical school applications.
犹他谷大学 uses a letter service called PrivateFolio which allows you to send all LOR’s electronically to your chosen schools. Your PrivateFolio account if free for one year. For further questions about this process you can either call or email our office.
个人陈述
The personal statement is a personal essay explaining your motivation to seek a career in medicine. Use personal experiences to illustrate the characteristics you possess, things that have done to prepare, and reasons you want to be a physician. This is your time to describe who you are and your journey to medical school.
应用程序
大多数医学院实行滚动录取。 Offers for interviews and admission are made throughout the application cycle, the longer you wait to apply the fewer seats you will be applying for. Applying early is important, but does not make up for a poorly prepared application, apply when your application is ready. The following are links to the online service systems used to apply to MD, DO, and Texas schools.
