This blog lists the medical schools located in Nebraska and outlines some features of the state which you should consider if you are applying to a medical school in Nebraska.
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Nebraska's relatively small population is nonetheless served by two medical schools, making it a state which has opportunities for out-of-state applicants, as well as students looking to gain exposure to clinical medicine in suburban and rural settings.
Medical Schools in Nebraska:
1. Creighton University School of Medicine – Location: Omaha, NE
Creighton University School of Medicine sees roughly 6300 applicants on average and accepts roughly 165 students into their MD program. Their mission is "to improve the human condition with a diverse body of students, faculty and staff who provide excellence in educating learners, health care professionals, and the public; advancing knowledge; and, providing comprehensive patient care."
Biochemistry
Human/Animal/Mammalian Physiology at the advanced level*
Statistics
English (Two courses)**
*Creighton considers Physiology courses that have a college biology or college chemistry prerequisite to be advanced level courses.
**Applicants may fulfill the English requirement by one of the following options:
Completing two college English courses.
Completing two courses designated as “writing intensive” and/or “certified writing.”
Completing a combination of college English and “writing intensive” and/or “certified writing” courses.
2. University of Nebraska College of Medicine – Location: Omaha, NE
Biology (with lab): 8-10
General Chemistry (with lab): 8-10
Organic Chemistry (with lab): 8-10
Physics (with lab): 8-10
Humanities and/or Social Sciences: 12-16
Courses to fulfill the humanities/social science requirement: art, dramatic arts/theater, literature, English, music, foreign language, sociology, anthropology, psychology, child development, journalism, economics, geography, geology, speech, communications, history, government, political science, philosophy, religion, women's studies, and any ethnic studies courses.
Calculus or Statistics: 3 - A one-semester course in introductory calculus OR statistics will meet this requirement.
English Composition: 3
Biochemistry: 3 - Biochemistry must include metabolism.
Genetics: 3