You must complete the courses below with a minimum GPA of 2.0 in each individual course by July 15 of the year you enter the program. Also, you must have an overall prerequisite GPA of 3.25 and no more than two outstanding prerequisites at the time of application.
No prerequisite courses can be taken for pass/ fail or satisfied/unsatisfied.
Coursework and Retake Policy Update
In-Person Coursework Requirement
Outside of that time frame, online coursework is not accepted for the following prerequisite subjects:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Upper-Division Biology
- Upper-Division Physiology
The only exception to this requirement applies to courses completed between January 2020 and December 2023, during which time online coursework will be accepted due to COVID-19-related restrictions.
This policy applies to both first-time and retaken courses.
Course Work Policy
If a prerequisite course is retaken, the most recent grade will be used in GPA calculations—regardless of whether the new grade is higher or lower than the original.
Biology (Zoology) with Labs
- One quarter (or semester) of human anatomy.
- One quarter (or semester) of human physiology.
- The above can be satisfied by two courses in combined Anatomy & Physiology (A&P).
- The above must be completed within 7 years of submitting your application.
- One quarter (or semester) upper-division course (300- level or above) in human, animal or exercise physiology (preferred).
- The course must be worth at least three (3) semester credits or four (4) quarter credits.
- The course cannot be the one of the courses that fulfills the human anatomy and human physiology courses above. It must be a separate 300-level course.
- One quarter (or semester) upper-division course (300- level or above) of your choosing in biology, zoology or movement studies.
- The course must be worth at least three (3) semester credits or four (4) quarter credits.
- Recommended courses include embryology, microbiology, developmental biology, cell biology, or movement studies courses such as biomechanics or kinesiology (preferred).
- Note: classes in botany, fish and wildlife biology and ecology will not satisfy this requirement.
Chemistry with Labs
- One-year of any chemistry series (with labs recommended).
Physics with Labs
- One-year physics series (with labs recommended).
Behavioral Science
- Any two courses in behavioral science including psychology, sociology or anthropology.
Statistics
One quarter (or semester) in any discipline.