MED 450 - MCAT Foundations and Strategies

(3 units)

This course is offered in partnership with The Princeton Review and provides students with access to expert-led Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) preparation. Taught exclusively by The Princeton Review MCAT content experts, this course covers key MCAT topics and proven test-taking strategies. Students will engage in collaborative, online instruction while working through The Princeton Review’s structured curriculum, and will complete practice exams to assess their readiness for the MCAT.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): BCH 400; CHEM 342; CHEM 345; PHYS 152A; PSY 101 OR SOC 101; Six (6) credits upper-division BIOL; Junior or Senior standing; degree-seeking

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply core concepts from biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and sociology to solve MCAT-style questions accurately and efficiently.
2. critically analyze complex passages, identify key arguments, and apply logical reasoning strategies to answer critical analysis and reasoning skills (CARS) questions accurately and efficiently.
3. utilize proven test-taking strategies - including passage mapping, time-management, and process of elimination - to improve accuracy and pacing across all MCAT sections.
4. critically evaluate mock exam results, identify patterns in performance, and adjust study approaches to optimize MCAT readiness.

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