Pre-Medical (MD, DO)
January 8, 2025 2025-02-07 12:38Pre-Medical (MD, DO)
Prepare for Medical School
Pre-Medical (MD, DO)
Gain the prerequisites for pursuing a career in medicine.
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Pre-Professional Program in Medicine (MD, DO)
The pre-medical program at the University of Lynchburg prepares students for medical school with a rigorous curriculum in the sciences and ample opportunities for clinical and research experience.
Curriculum and Resources
- Core courses: BIOL 113, 114; CHEM 111, 112, 221, 222, 320; PHYS 161, 162 or 141, 142; ENGL 123W
- Recommended electives: Cell Biology, Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical and volunteer experience in healthcare settings
2024-25 Academic Year Information
Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
- Pre-Professional Program in Pre-Medical (MD, DO)
What Jobs Can I Get With Pre-Medical (MD, DO)?
Pre-medical graduates typically continue their education in medical school to become physicians. Job titles include:
- General Practitioner: $200,000
- Surgeon: $409,665
- Pediatrician: $183,000
- Cardiologist: $353,000
- Dermatologist: $350,000
- Neurologist: $280,000
- Psychiatrist: $220,000
- Anesthesiologist: $386,000
- Radiologist: $427,000
- Emergency Medicine Physician: $320,000
Salary and job projections come from national averages in the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources, including Glassdoor, Indeed, and industry-specific posts and publications. The data is meant to provide you with an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary by source and time frame collected. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.

Sara Bennett, PhD
Associate Professor of Finance, Program Director of the Master of Business Administration