ONLINE OR IN-PERSON PRE-MED TO MD PATHWAY
Fast-Track to an MD
Pathway Overview
Fast-track your way to an MD. This Pre-Med Pathway is designed for students who need a flexible, accessible route to medical school. Whether you're right out of high school, a working professional balancing a career, or military personnel on the move, this pathway allows you to complete your pre-med requirements on your own schedule.
This pathway supports students at multiple entry points, from completing one prerequisite course to finishing the full 60-credit pathway, which results in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and prepares students for advancement into Trinity’s MD Program.
Pre-Med to MD Pathway Timeline:
- Prep for USMLE Step 1
- 48 weeks
- 27 weeks
Course Offerings
The Pre-Med pathway integrates general education coursework with sciencebased and technical studies. It supports students who plan to advance into Trinity’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. The number of terms depends on the required prerequisites needed.
- ENGL 1101 - Composition & Rhetoric - 3 Credits
- ENGL 1102 - Literature and Composition - 3 Credits
- PSYC 1101- Introduction to Psychology - 3 Credits
- PSYC 2103 - Human Growth and Development - 3 Credits
- BIOL 1111/1111L - Biology I/Lab - 4 Credits
- BIOL 1112/1112L - Biology II/Lab - 4 Credits
- MATH 1111 - College Algebra - 3 Credits
- ARTS 1101 - Art Appreciation - 3 Credits
- ENGL 2110 - World Literature - 3 Credits
- ENGL 2130 - American Literature - 3 Credits
- MUSC 1101 - Music Appreciation - 3 Credits
- HUMN 1101 - Introduction to Humanities - 3 Credits
- BIOL 2113/2113L - Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab - 4 Credits
- BIOL 2114/2114L - Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab - 4 Credits
- BIOL 2117/2117L - Introductory Microbiology/Lab - 4 Credits
- CHEM1211/1211L - Chemistry I with Lab - 4 Credits
- CHEM 1212/1212L - Chemistry II with Lab - 4 Credits
- CHEM 2211/2211L - Organic Chemistry/Lab - 4 Credits
- MATH 1113 - Pre‐Calculus - 4 Credits
- MATH 1127 - Introduction to Statistics - 3 Credits
- PHYS 1111/1111L - Introductory Physics II/Lab - 4 Credits
- BIOL 2113/2113L - Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab - 4 Credits
- BIOL 2114/2114L - Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab - 4 Credits
- BIOL 2117/2117L - Introductory Microbiology/Lab - 4 Credits
- CHEM1211/1211L - Chemistry I with Lab - 4 Credits
- CHEM 1212/1212L - Chemistry II with Lab - 4 Credits
- CHEM 2211/2211L - Organic Chemistry/Lab - 4 Credits
- MATH 1113 - Pre‐Calculus - 4 Credits
- MATH 1127 - Introduction to Statistics - 3 Credits
- PHYS 1111/1111L - Introductory Physics II/Lab - 4 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 60
Pre-Med Requirements
- Completion of high school, General Educational Development (GED) test, or an equivalent educational experience sufficient for college or university admission. Minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Verbal, written, and conversational proficiency in English.
Tuition and Fees
We are committed to providing quality education and support, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder your path to a successful medical career.
- CGTC Tuition: $107 per credit hour (prerequisite courses).
- Required Fees: $440 per term.
- Find out more about MD Program Tuition and Fees.
*International students: Tuition rates may vary. Please contact admissions to speak with an advisor and receive personalized information regarding international tuition and fees.
Transition to MD Program
- Eligibility:
- Successful completion of undergraduate requirements.
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
- MCAT Requirement:
- Required for US citizens and permanent residents.
- Not required for Canadian or other international applicants.
- 2 Letters of Recommendation:
- Recommended sources are your university pre-health advising office, professors, physicians, or supervisors.
- Letters may be sent to the Admissions Office via Interfolio.com. Letter writers may also submit their material via direct email to admissions@trinitysom.org.
