text: You must obtain a bachelor's degree before you can apply to Medical school. Most students major in Biology and minor in humanities (Philosophy is a popular minor among pre-med students), do lots of community work, work with their pre-med counselor and professors to prepare for the MCAT exam and must take a minimum of 2 Biology courses (with lab), 4 Chemistry courses (General and Organic) and 2 Physics courses along with some necessary Math. Getting admitted into medical school  is a very competitive process and the tuition cost can be a challenge (over 200,000 USD for 4 years). Check the AMA (American Medical Association) website for more information.