Coursework
These are some recommended classes or courses that can help you stand out on your college application.
Reminder: Don’t feel pressured to take these classes. Choose classes that are doable and best for you. Your mental health is important and there are other ways to stand out.
Courses for Pre-Med Majors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Calculus AB/BC
AP English Language and Composition
AP Psychology
AP Physics 1/2
AP Research
AP Seminar
AP Statistics
Courses for Biomedical Engineering Majors
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB/BC
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
AP English Language and Composition
AP Physics C Mechanics
AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism
AP Statistics
If your school doesn’t offer some of the listed courses, try to take the most advanced classes possible or consider enrolling in dual enrollment (college-level) courses
Recommended Dual Enrollment Courses
Algebra Based Physics I & II (Pre-Med)
Calculus I & II (Both majors)
Calculus Based Physics Mechanics (BME)
Calculus Based Physics Electricity and Magnetism (BME)
General Biology I & II (with lab) (Both majors)
General Chemistry I & II (with lab) (Both majors)
Introduction to Computer Science (BME)
Introduction to Programming (BME)
Introduction to Psychology (Pre-Med)
Introduction to Statistics (Both majors)
Anatomy and Physiology (Pre-Med)
BME- Recommended for Biomedical Engineering Majors Pre-Med- Recommended for Pre-Med Majors
Free Online Courses to Take in Your Free Time
These are some recommended courses for both majors. You can complete courses from both majors if you want. If you want to receive a certificate for completing the course, you must pay a fee to obtain it.