The Medicine Degree is not offered at Missouri State University. To become a medical doctor, you need to attend a medical school and earn a Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (M.D.) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) at an accredited school of medicine.
Undergraduate programs offered
Missouri State offers courses and majors that offer the necessary educational background to apply to an accredited school of medicine.
More information
- Occupational Outlook Handbook Description of Medical Doctor
- Association of American Colleges of Medicine
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
- American Medical Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Schools of Medicine in Missouri
- St. Louis University of Medicine
- University of Missouri School of Medicine – Columbia
- University of Missouri School of Medicine – Kansas City
- Washington University School of Medicine
Possible majors
- Department of Biology Pre-Med information
- Biomedical Sciences Pre-Med information
- Department of Chemistry Pre-Med information
Note: Students who are wanting to become a medical doctor may major in any area they wish as long as they have the science background necessary to pass the MCAT and be a viable candidate for medical schools. Students majoring in other than science will need guidance from a pre-medical advisor.
Pre-medical advisors
Pre-Medical Advisor
Department of Biology
Missouri State University
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, Missouri 65897
Office: 417-836-5126
Email: Biology@missouristate.edu
Pre-Medical Advisor
Biomedical Sciences
Missouri State University
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, Missouri 65897
Office: 417-836-5603
Email: BiomedicalSciences@missouristate.edu
Pre-Medical Advisor
Department of Chemistry
Missouri State University
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, Missouri 65897
Office: 417-836-5506
Email: Chemistry@missouristate.edu