Exotic majors often represent second majors of admittees who also have a biological sciences major. While students may apply for admission to medical school any time after their junior year, the majority of those admitted have completed a four-year degree, and a sizable number are admitted only after additional graduate work. The education recommended, therefore, is also appropriate for those seeking advanced training in graduate schools or employment in fields related to medicine. The following list of courses in the Department of Biological Sciences can be used to attain a BS degree in biological sciences, with emphasis on fulfilling pre-medical requirements. BIOL 006B or BIOL 012.
Some taxanomic background is recommended.
BIOL 006B or BIOL 012. Plus additional 200-level courses selected according to interests. While acceptance rates into medical schools vary from year to year, CSU, Chico has always had a higher rate of acceptance than the national average. The requirements of schools offering programs in Forestry and Physical Therapy vary widely. Pre-Veterinary Medicine Admission to a veterinary college is highly competitive.