University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 
    
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MED 461 - Medical School Admission Test Foundations

(3 units)
This Medical School Admission Test preparatory course combines classroom contact with independent study and will cover MCAT content, test taking strategies, best ways to study and supply students with practice exams to assess whether or not they are prepared.

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

Prerequisite(s): UNR Med Post-Baccalaureate Program students. 

Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Independent Study: 2
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the content of the MCAT.
2. identify test taking skill weaknesses in order to better prepare for the MCAT.
3. develop and practice test taking strategies.
4. use the skills, strategies, and apply their content knowledge obtained from this course to MCAT attempt(s).


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