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Program Requirements

Curriculum and Model Schedule

Please see the program program for qualifying Chemistry and Technical Electives. BIOL 122/123, BIOL 124/125, and MATH 213 are requirements for this program that meet the Chemistry and Technical Electives requirement.

course Structural Biochemistry is required before taking the MCAT.

course Introduction to Psychology and course Basic Sociology are suggested prerequisites in preparation for the MCAT and included in this model schedule.

The following upper-level Biology courses are highly recommended: Genetics (BIOL 265/266); Human Gross Anatomy (BIOL 365/366); Human Physiology (BIOL 368/369). The following upper-level Biology courses are recommended: Histology (BIOL 320/321); Microbiology (BIOL 331/332); Immunology (BIOL 338/339); Cell Biology (BIOL 375/376); please consult with your advisor.

Students are expected to complete two courses that meet the Liberal Core Wellness requirement.

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  • Liberal Core - Professional Ethics and Leadership Course(3 cr)
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  • Chemistry Electives(6 cr)
  • Technical Electives(3 cr)

Please refer to the program program for Biology Electives and polices related to labs associated with upper-level courses. Students must meet all prerequisites and/or co-requisites to register for a course. Students must complete a total of 27 credits of biology electives (200-level or higher) to graduate with the B.S. in Biology.

Please consult with your advisor about the Biology Electives. The following upper-level Biology courses are strongly* recommended (required in bold):

course Introduction to Psychology and course Basic Sociology are suggested prerequisites in preparation for the MCAT.

Students are expected to complete two courses that meet the Liberal Core Wellness requirement.

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  • Biology Elective with lab(8 cr)
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  • Biology Elective(5 cr)
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  • Biology Electives(8 cr)
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Chemistry or Biology Electives must come from:

  • CHEM 200-, 300-, or 400-level courses

  • BIOL 126 and 127

  • BIOL 331 and 332

  • BIOL 368 and 369

Cell Biology with lab and Molecular Biology with lab are required and are offered in alternating spring semesters. Take the set that is offered in the junior year and the other set in the senior year.

course Biochemistry is required before taking the MCAT.

course Introduction to Psychology and course Basic Sociology are suggested prerequisites in preparation for the MCAT.

Students are expected to complete two courses that meet the Liberal Core Wellness requirement.

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