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Sample Pre-Med (Vet/Dental/Podiatry) Schedule for Biology Majors
Sample Pre-Med (Vet/Dntal/Podiatry) Schedule for Non-Biology Majors
Pre-PA Track Suggested Schedule of Courses (For Biology Majors)
Pre-PA Track Suggested Schedule of Courses (For-Biology Majors)

SAMPLE PRE-MED (VET/DENTAL/PODIATRY) SCHEDULE FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS

(not including all major’s requirements)

FALL – FIRST YEAR

Bio. 151 – Gen Bio I     (with lab)
Chem. 121 + 123 (lab) – Gen Chem I
Eng. 102 – College Writing

FALL – SOPHOMORE YEAR

Chem. 211 + 213 (lab) – Organic Chem I
Physics 101 (with lab) 

FALL– JUNIOR YEAR 

Literature course (or any time earlier)
GRE for Pre-Vet no later than Nov. 1

FALL– SENIOR YEAR

SPRING – FIRST YEAR

Bio. 152 – Gen Bio II (with lab)
Chem. 122 + 124 (lab) – Gen Chem II
Math 212– Calc I

SPRING – SOPHOMORE YEAR

Chem 212 + 214 (lab) – Organic Chem II
Physics 102 (with lab)

SPRING– JUNIOR YEAR

Take MCAT exam in April/May
Take DAT earlier but no later than April

SPRING– SENIOR YEA


*Note that Calculus II or Statistics is also recommended since some medical/dental schools require two semesters of mathematics.

Other recommended courses: Structural Basis of Human Disease, Biochemistry (Che 320/321), Thermodynamics and Kinetics (Che 312), Genetics (Bio 312), Public speaking (Com 120) or Interpersonal communication (Com 201), and psychology courses. 

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SAMPLE PRE-MED (VET/DENTAL/PODIATRY) SCHEDULE FOR
NON-BIOLOGY MAJORS

FALL – FIRST YEAR  


Chem. 121 + 123 (lab) – Gen Chem I
Eng. 102 – College Writing

FALL – SOPHOMORE YEAR

Bio 311- Cell Biology (with lab) – or junior yr.
Chem. 211 + 213 (lab) – Organic Chem I
Physics 101 (with lab)   

FALL– JUNIOR YEAR

Literature course (or any time earlier)
GRE for Pre-Vet no later than Nov. 1

FALL– SENIOR YEAR

SPRING – FIRST YEAR

Bio. 152 – Gen Bio II (with lab)
Chem. 122 + 124 (lab) – Gen Chem II
Math 212– Calc I

SPRING – SOPHOMORE YEAR


Chem 212 + 214 (lab) – Organic Chem II
Physics 102 (with lab)

SPRING– JUNIOR YEAR

Take MCAT exam in April/May
Take DAT earlier but no later than April

SPRING– SENIOR YEAR


*Note that Calculus II or Statistics is also recommended since some medical/dental schools require two semesters of mathematics.

Other recommended courses: Structural Basis of Human Disease, Biochemistry (Che 320/321), Thermodynamics and Kinetics (Che 312), Genetics (Bio 312), Public speaking (Com 120) or Interpersonal communication (Com 201), and psychology courses. 

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PRE-PA TRACK
SUGGESTED SCHEDULE OF COURSES (FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS)

(not including all major’s requirements)

FALL – FIRST YEAR

Bio. 151 – Gen Bio I (with lab)
Chem. 121 + 123 (lab) – Gen Chem I
Eng. 102 – College Writin

FALL – SOPHOMORE YEAR

Chem. 211 + 213 (lab) – Organic Chem I
Bio. 233- Anatomy and Physiology (with lab)
Psy 100- General Psychology (or any time) 

FALL– JUNIOR YEAR

Literature course (or any time earlier)
Psy 207- Developmental psych (or any time)
Che 320- Biochemistry I 

FALL– SENIOR YEAR

Psy 301- Abnormal Psychology (or any time)
Medical terminology 
BKIN 220- Basic Nutrition science  
Take GRE if required by school

SPRING – FIRST YEAR

Bio. 152 – Gen Bio II (with lab)
Chem. 122 + 124 (lab) – Gen Chem II
Math 220– Statistics

SPRING – SOPHOMORE YEAR

Chem 212 + 214 (lab) – Organic Chem II
Bio. 234- Anatomy and Physiology (with lab)

SPRING– JUNIOR YEAR

Bio 216-Microbiology (with lab)
Bio 312-Genetics (with lab) (recommended)
Che 320- Biochemistry II

SPRING– SENIOR YEAR

Medical terminology


*Note that 5 courses in the humanities are required.  Many of those can be covered by our core curriculum and humanities breadth.  Calculus I is also recommended for some schools. 

Other recommended courses: Structural Basis of Human Disease, Public speaking (Com 120) or Interpersonal communication (Com 201).   Please check with your schools of interest to ensure you are satisfying their requirements

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PRE-PA TRACK
SUGGESTED SCHEDULE OF COURSES (FOR NON-BIOLOGY MAJORS)

FALL – FIRST YEAR

Chem. 121 + 123 (lab) – Gen Chem I
Eng. 102 – College Writing

FALL – SOPHOMORE YEAR

Chem. 211 + 213 (lab) – Organic Chem I
Bio. 233- Anatomy and Physiology (with lab)
Psy 100- General Psychology (or any time)

FALL– JUNIOR YEAR

Bio 311-Cell Biology (with lab)
Literature course (or any time earlier)
Psy 207- Developmental psych (or any time)
Che 320- Biochemistry II

FALL– SENIOR YEAR

Psy 301- Abnormal Psychology (or any time)   
Medical terminology    
BKIN 220- Basic Nutrition science  
Take GRE if required by school

SPRING – FIRST YEAR

Bio. 152 – Gen Bio II (with lab)
Chem. 122 + 124 (lab) – Gen Chem II
Math 220– Statistics

SPRING – SOPHOMORE YEAR   

Chem 212 + 214 (lab) – Organic Chem II
Bio. 234- Anatomy and Physiology (with lab)

SPRING– JUNIOR YEAR   

Bio 216-Microbiology (with lab)
Bio 312-Genetics (with lab) (recommended)
Che 320- Biochemistry I

SPRING– SENIOR YEAR

Medical terminology



*Note that 5 courses in the humanities are required.  Many of those can be covered by our core curriculum and humanities breadth.  Calculus I is also recommended for some schools. 

Other recommended courses: Structural Basis of Human Disease, Public speaking (Com 120) or Interpersonal communication (Com 201).   Please check with your schools of interest to ensure you are satisfying their requirements

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