It will be determined in part by your enthusiasm for learning and intellectual pursuits, and for the strong academic performance this can produce. Other professional schools have similar but less elaborate information booklets. These materials are available at the HPA office, and you may check them out overnight for extended reference. Professional schools keep the number of requirements to a minimum so as to encourage students to develop a broad background in preparation for careers in the health professions. Course work in the humanities and social sciences is assumed by all schools and specifically required by others.
Biochemistry is required by some schools and strongly recommended by many others.
Students in the College are strongly advised to take at least an additional two upper level biological sciences classes. Consult carefully with your College and HP advisers to plan the most appropriate program to meet your individual needs. Be certain to check the MSAR for the specific requirements for the schools to which you intend to apply and plan accordingly. Pre-requisites for the University of Illinois, for example, are listed in Appendix 1 . Following is a detailed listing of general course requirements for application to professional school.