Just as every student’s time at Carleton is unique, there is no right path for coursework. However, it can be helpful to get an idea of how past Carls have filled their four years. Below, we have provided example schedules for students who have gone on to pursue a variety of pre-health careers. As you can see, much of their coursework was not major or pre-health oriented. DO NOT stress if your courses don’t line up with those below – each is simply an example and is by no means the only (or best) way to organize your time here. Be sure to take time to explore your interests and have fun!
Biology major taking a gap year before medical school
Biology major pursuing medical school directly
Computer science major taking a gap year before medical school
Biology major taking two gap years before MD / PhD
Biology major pursuing veterinary medicine
Biology major pursuing dentistry
