Prerequisite Requirements
Download a Prerequisite worksheet here.
Please note:
- applicants must achieve at least a 2.5 GPA in both cumulative and prerequisite GPAs and
- no grade below a “C” will count toward prerequisite coursework
(NOTE: a C- does not meet this minimum requirement).
Subject |
Minimum # semesters |
Minimum credit hours |
Comments |
General Chemistry w/lab |
2 |
6-8 |
|
Organic Chemistry w/lab |
2 |
6-8 |
|
Biology w/lab |
2 |
6-8 |
Though Anatomy and Physiology are strongly recommended, any biology topics are acceptable. |
Microbiology w/lab |
1 |
3-4 |
|
Physics |
1 |
3-4 |
|
Statistics |
1 |
3-4 |
|
Calculus |
1 |
3-4 |
|
Communications/Speech |
1 |
3 |
Must be speaking-oriented |
English composition |
1 |
3 |
|
Economics |
1 |
3 |
Can be general, micro-, or macroeconomics |
Humanities (Literature, arts, language, philosophy, communication, etc.) |
2 |
6 |
The School suggests that at least one of the humanities/social science electives deals primarily with an international culture. |
Social Science (Psychology, sociology, history, political science, etc.) |
1 |
3 |
Other electives |
|
As needed to total at least 60 semester credit hours |
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