Academics > Majors and Areas of Study > Pre-Dental

Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Veterinary are professional programs, not majors. Students interested in the health professions may major in any field but most choose to concentrate their study in biology or chemistry.

A liberal arts education provides the general background which professional schools expect. Furthermore, a broad understanding of modern science and a variety of courses in the social sciences and humanities are important to students seeking admission to professional schools. Selection is very competitive; successful applicants maintain a high level of academic performance in all work and score well on the appropriate aptitude tests (MCAT, DAT, etc.).

A student preparing for professional school in a health profession is responsible for determining the specific requirements for the particular school under consideration.

FALL TERM

• CHEM 140 ----- General Chemistry I ......................... 4 cr
• MATH 181 ----- Calculus I ........................................ 4 cr
• ENG 110 ------- English Composition ......................... 3 cr
• INDS 010 ------ History of Western Humanities I ......... 4 cr
• Integrative Requirement--- Group V ........................... 1 cr

SPRING TERM

• CHEM 160 ----- General Chemistry II ......................... 4 cr
• MATH 182 ----- Calculus II ........................................ 4 cr
• INDS 020 ------ History of Western Humanities II ......... 4 cr
• COMM 180 ----- Public Speaking ............................... 4 cr

NOTE #2: Students with exceptionally strong math/science backgrounds should consult with the Chemistry Department before registering.