Prerequisite Course Requirements

A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale must be earned on the prerequisite courses listed below. In the calculation of prerequisite GPA, repeated course grades are averaged. Grades lower than a "C" will not be accepted.

Science courses must have a lab component and must be courses intended for a science major. Science courses taken at a 4-year university are preferred.

In addition to the required prerequisites, the following courses are recommended:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Microbiology

Prerequisites

Course

Anatomy and Physiology (coursework older than 10 years not accepted)

8 hours

General Physics I and II (coursework older than 10 years not accepted)

8 hours

General Chemistry I and II (coursework older than 10 years not accepted)

8 hours

Upper-Level Biology Course (lab strongly recommended but not required & coursework older than 10 years not accepted)
Note: Must be college junior or senior level course (usually denoted as a 300/400 or 3000/4000 level course)
Vertebrate courses are preferred

3-4 hours

College Algebra or higher

3 hours

Statistics or Research Methods

3 hours

General Psychology

3 hours

Developmental or Abnormal Psychology

3 hours

Medical Terminology

1-3 hours

Page last updated November 14, 2022