Behavioral Science, Social Science, and Humanities Majors for the
Early Assurance Pathway
There is no specific major requirement for the Early Assurance Pathway or medical school in general. Students need a strong foundation in the natural sciences to be competitive for medical school and to prepare for the MCAT but this can be done while pursuing a variety of majors. In addition to their premedical science coursework, students at °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ can learn about social determinants of health and health behavior through relevant social science courses and can delve deeply into ethical decision-making in humanities courses. The list below contains departments and programs that can provide excellent preparation for a career in the medical field.