Pre-Requisites
Requirements
- All listed pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of B- or above
- Courses must be completed no later than December 31st of year of application
- Anticipated courses must be listed on CASPA application
- Courses must be completed at a regionally accredited institution
- Online course format is accepted
- Advanced Placement/CLEP credits can be counted for pre-requisites if the credit has been accepted by the applicant’s institution and is listed on an official transcript
1. Chemistry
- A minimum of 6.0 hours with at least 1 lab
2. College Algebra (or higher)
- A minimum of 3.0 hours
3. Anatomy
- A minimum of 3.0 hours (human cadaver anatomy preferred but not required)
4. Physiology
- A minimum of 3.0 hours
- Combined courses of anatomy and physiology are accepted if they are ≥ 8 hours or two semesters in length.
5. Microbiology
- A minimum of 3.0 hours
6. Psychology
- A minimum of 6.0 hours
- Sociology courses will not fulfill this requirement
7. Upper Division Science
- A minimum of 6.0 hours
- Social science courses will not fulfill this requirement
- Upper division Health and Exercise Science courses are acceptable
Recommended Coursework
1. Medical Terminology
2. Immunology
3. Statistics