The Pre-Health Certificates have coursework and non-coursework requirements that assume students have already completed the introductory coursework necessary in the Natural Sciences: MATH 111, MATH 112, BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 251, PHYS 201.
The requirements for each certificate include the prerequisite coursework needed for MOST programs in that field. However, each student is responsible for ensuring they are completing the specific admissions requirements for their desired programs. Similarly, completing the certificates cannot guarantee admission into a graduate program. Students are recommended to speak with an advisor or faculty member for guidance.
Matriculated students may transfer up to one course from another institution to be used towards their certificate. Incoming transfer students may bring up to two courses for use towards a certificate, but no subsequent transfer courses will be accepted for a certificate.
The Pre-Medical Certificate is suggested for students looking into medical, podiatry, and chiropractic fields.
Requirements
A minimum science GPA of 3.25
BIOL 361: Volunteer Experience (0) over 6 academic sessions (semester or summer session)
BIOL 362: Human Patient Experience (0) over 6 academic sessions
PSYCH 101 and SOC 101 as General Education Social Science electives
Required Courses
- CHEM 252: Organic Chemistry II (4)
- PHYS 202: Physics II (4)
Electives
Choose two of the following courses:
- CHEM 301: Biochemistry (4)
- BIOL 303: Biostatistics (3) OR MATH 135: Introduction to Statistics (4)
- BIOL 202: Human Anatomy (4)
- BIOL 203: Human Physiology (4)
- BIOL 255: Science Research and Writing Methods Seminar (3)
Please note: Students seeking a Committee Letter from Natural Sciences should have successfully completed or nearly completed the Pre-Medical Certificate.
The College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Business reserves the right to amend policies, procedures and other program information as necessary. All changes will be communicated promptly.