Premed Preparation in Biology

Both the B.A. and B.S. degree programs meet the science requirements demanded for admission to professional schools specializing in the health sciences such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, and veterinary medicine.  Most students interested in the health professions major in biology.  However, some students whose interests lie in other areas may elect to major in non-science department while still successfully completing the prerequisites for medical, dental, veterinary or optometry school admission.  Students who are planning for a career in the medical sciences should consult with the Advisor for Health Professions early in their freshman year.  Click on the link below for more information.

Freshman Year

Fall

Credits

Spring

Credits

DWC 101

 Develop. of Western Civilization

5

 

DWC 102

Develop. of Western Civilization

5

BIO 103

General Biology I*h

4

 

BIO 104

General Biology II*h

4

CHM 101

General Chemistry I*h        

4

 

CHM 102

General Chemistry  II*h

4

MTH 109

CalculusI (or Elective or GDR)*^    

3

 

MTH 110

Calculus II (or Elective or GDR)*h   

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sophomore Year

Fall

Credits

Spring

Credits

DWC 201

Develop. of Western Civilization

5

 

DWC 202

Develop. of Western Civilization

5

BIO

Biology Elective*

3

 

BIO 200

Intro Cell Bio & Mol. Genetics*    

4

CHM 201

Organic Chemistry I*h       

4

 

CHM 202

Organic Chemistry  II*h

4

 

Elective (or MTH or EPS or GDR)

3-4

 

 

Elective (or MTH or  EPS or GDR)

3-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Year

Fall

Credits

Spring

Credits

BIO

 Bio Elective*
 (CHM 309 rec'd)h    

3

 

BIO

Biology Elective*

4

EPS 101

General Physics I*h

4

 

EPS 102

General Physics II* h

4

ENG

English h

3

 

PHL

Philosophy

3

PHL

Philosophy

3

 

SSC

Social Science

3

THL

Theology

3

 

THL

Theology

3

 

 

 

 

 

(MCAT administered spring semester)h

 

Senior Year

Fall

Credits

Spring

Credits

BIO

Biology Elective*     

4

 

BIO

Biology Elective*

4

SSC

Social Science

3

 

ART

Fine Arts

3

 

Elective     

3-4

 

 

Elective

3-4

 

Elective   

3-4

 

 

Elective

3-4

 

Elective   

3-4

 

 

Elective

3-4

(bold)* = BS Requirement    h = Pre-Medical Requirement

Pre-Medical Requirements:

BIO 103-104       General Biology (1 year)
CHM 101-102     General Chemistry (1 year)
CHM 201-202     Organic Chemistry (1 year)
MTH 109-110     Calculus (1 year)
EPS 101-102       General Physics (1 year)
ENG                     6 credits (including DWC)
CHM 309             Biochemistry (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)

Approved Biology Electives: Comparative Anatomy, Histology & Cytology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Physiology, Microbiology

 

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