Prerequisite Courses

Course(s)

Number of courses

Minimum total credit hours

Clarification

General Biology with Lab

Two (2)

8-10

Online classes will not be accepted after the Spring 2022 semester.

General/Inorganic Chemistry with Lab

Two (2)

8-10

Online classes will not be accepted after the Spring 2022 semester.

Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab OR may substitute Biochemistry*

Two (2)

8-10

*Biochemistry online or traditional may be substituted for Organic Chemistry II only. Biochemistry, either as a recommended or substitute class, is strongly recommended. We will accept an online biochemistry class, lab is optional

Human Anatomy with Lab

One (1)

3-4

Should cover all organ systems.

Human Physiology

One (1)

3-4

Combined human anatomy and physiology courses should have a minimum of eight (8) credit hours, have taken place over one-two semesters and include a lab.

Microbiology with Lab

One (1)

3-4

 

Medical Terminology

One (1)

2

Courses that cover all human systems are strongly encouraged. May be taken as an on-line course from an accredited school with an official transcript. No certificates accepted.

General Psychology

One (1)

3

Should cover the full spectrum of psychologic development from childhood to advanced age.

English

One (1)

3

A writing intensive course, such as English composition, is required.

Statistics

One (1)

2-3

Courses not listed as a math or science course must have course objectives that show coverage of descriptive and inferential statistics.

Mathematics

One (1)

3

College Algebra or higher.