Medical schools recognize the need for a broad undergraduate education, so students should not concentrate excess course work in a particular discipline on the assumption that their chances of acceptance will improve. Professional schools generally require a demonstrated proficiency in the basic sciences. The following courses are among the minimum requirements for students planning to prepare for medical, dental, optometry or veterinary school. General Biology I and II 8 cr. I and II 10 cr.
Some professional schools require and many recommend additional courses as minimal requirements.
The following list should be used as a guide for course selection by students in any major. 304 Microbiology 4 cr. Animal Physiology 4 cr. Cell Biology 4 cr. 327 Comparative Anatomy 5 cr.