What math preparation should I have before I begin postbac premed studies?
In order to be adequately prepared for the study of the basic sciences, you should possess a solid understanding of college-level algebra and basic trigonometry. While calculus is a requirement for some medical schools, it is not a prerequisite for any of our premed lab sciences nor is it tested on the MCAT, DAT or other standardized tests. Algebra and trig are what you will need to perform well in the undergraduate sciences you will take in a postbac premed program. Before you begin any program, be sure to properly assess your skills in these critical math areas. Review a math textbook, pick up a GRE prep book and work through the math problems, and/or take a college-level algebra/trig course. The stronger your math skills are coming into a postbac premed program, the better prepared you will be to excel in your science classes.
