Behavioral Sciences

• One course in general psychology (not abnormal psychology).
• One course in human or child development (e.g., developmental psychology, human growth and development).
• Additional courses in psychology, sociology (e.g., abnormal psychology, organizational behavior, family relationships, medical sociology) or anthropology (e.g., cultural diversity, social networks, intergenerational interactions).

12 semester hours

Biological Sciences

• Must include introductory courses in human, mammalian or vertebrate anatomy and physiology. If a combined anatomy/physiology course is taken, applicants must complete two semesters. If anatomy and physiology are separate courses, one semester of each must be completed.
• Laboratory experience in anatomy is required.
• Botany courses are not accepted for the biological science requirement.

12 semester hours

Calculus

3 semester hours

Chemistry

• General chemistry coursework must be included.
• Courses must include laboratory experience.
• Organic chemistry and biochemistry are recommended, but not required.

8 semester hours

Composition/Writing

3 semester hours

Physics

• Course content must include mechanics, electricity, magnetism, heat, light and sound waves.
• Either trigonometry-level or calculus-level physics is acceptable, however calculus physics will be more beneficial for this program.
• Courses must include laboratory experience.

8 semester hours

Statistics

• This course may be taken in any department.

3 semester hours

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• All applicants must be certified in CPR, and certification must be current. CPR certification must be completed through the American Heart Association (Health Care Provider) or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer).
• CPR Certification is NOT required at the time of application, but will be required before a student matriculates.  Students are responsible for maintaining CPR certification while enrolled in the Program.

Medical Terminology

• Although we do not require a course in medical terminology, accepted students must pass a proficiency test in medical terminology at the time of enrollment.