For most applicants, a strong preparation in the natural sciences is the best basis for the study and understanding of the medical sciences. We recommend that you complete more than the minimum requirements in the area of natural science.
Required Undergraduate Courses
English composition and literature ? two semesters or three quarters
Biology with laboratory ? Work in general biology, general zoology, or botany is acceptable. No more than four semester hours may be botany. Two semesters or three quarters
General inorganic chemistry* with laboratory ? Work in qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, or physical chemistry is acceptable. Two semesters or three quarters
General organic chemistry* with laboratory ? This course work should include studies of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Two semesters or three quarters
This coursework should be from an accredited institution. College Level Examination Placement (CLEP) and Advanced Placement (AP) credits are acceptable, provided that such credits have been accepted by an undergraduate school toward a degree, are clearly indicated on the official transcript and do not represent more than 25 percent of all undergraduate credit awarded. Applicants with CLEP or AP credit in basic premedical courses are advised to take a full year of course work in the same area at the more advanced level.
We do accept prerequisites completed at two-year colleges and will consider courses taken on-line on a case by case basis.