Course Requirements
Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher by June 30th of the intended entering year. Grades of C- or lower and courses taken pass/fail or credit/no credit are not accepted.
A minimum of 90 semester hours (135 quarter hours) from an accredited institution is required. Up to 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) may come from a community college. Most incoming students complete at least a bachelor's degree before matriculating.
Online coursework from accredited institutions is accepted, but in-person coursework is strongly encouraged.
| Prerequisite Subject | Semester Hours | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry (lab not required) One course. The appropriate course will have the organic chemistry sequence as a prerequisite. Lab is not required. | 3 | 5 |
| English Two composition courses are preferred; or one composition course, and one additional course in either literature, humanities, or public speaking that is writing intensive. | 6 | 9 |
| Biology (labs required) Complete basic course series with labs. | 8 | 12 |
| General Chemistry (labs required) Complete basic course series with labs. | 8 | 12 |
| Organic Chemistry (labs required) Complete basic course series with labs. | 8 | 12 |
| Physics (labs required) Complete basic course series with labs. | 8 | 12 |
| Subject | Semester Hours | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology (lab not required) Is strongly recommended and will become a required prerequisite with the 2027-2028 admissions cycle. | 3 | 5 |
Please note: Advanced Placement (AP) or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) may satisfy course requirements if listed on a college transcript.