Prerequisite Courses

Course(s)

Number of courses

Minimum total credit hours

Clarification

General Biology with Lab

Two (2)

6

Online accepted Spring 2020-Spring 2025.

General/Inorganic Chemistry with Lab

Two (2)

6

Online accepted Spring 2020-Spring 2025.

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

Two (2)

6

*Biochemistry online or traditional may be substituted for Organic Chemistry II only. Biochemistry lab is optional.

Human Anatomy with Lab

One (1)

3

Online accepted Spring 2020-Spring 2025. Should cover all organ systems. 

Human Physiology

One (1)

3

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. Online accepted Spring 2020-Spring 2025.

Microbiology with Lab

One (1)

3

Online accepted Spring 2020-Spring 2025.

Medical Terminology

One (1)

2

Courses that cover all human systems are strongly encouraged. May be taken as an online 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.

NOTICE: Science prerequisite courses Online accepted Spring 2020-Spring 2025.  Non-science courses, such as English, Psychology, Medical Terminology, may be taken as online courses.