All entering students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 to be considered for admission. A grade of C or better is also required in all prerequisite coursework.
Students may apply to the program while completing prerequisite coursework but must have a plan for completing prerequisites before the start of the program in the fall.
Courses Required for all Students:
General Chemistry with lab (survey level) | 4 quarter credits |
General Biology with lab (survey level) | 4 quarter credits |
Physics | 3 quarter credits |
General Psychology | 3 quarter credits |
Intermediate Algebra* | 1 course |
*Intermediate Algebra is not college level, and credits will not transfer towards undergraduate degree completion.
Undergraduate Entry Option
In addition to the detailed prerequisites listed above, applicants who plan to start the program without an awarded bachelor’s degree must also complete the following General Education Requirements:
English Literature and Composition | 9 quarter credits |
Speech Communication or Public Speaking | 3 quarter credits |
Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 9 quarter credits |
Arts and Humanities | 15 quarter credits |
Social Sciences | 15 quarter credits |
Electives | 70 quarter credits |
Recommended Elective Courses
For students entering the program without a bachelor's degree, the following are strongly recommended courses to take while completing your general education requirements:
Anatomy | Chinese Language (Mandarin) |
Physiology | Chinese History/Culture/Philosophy |
Organic Chemistry | Microbiology |
Biochemistry | Business |
Cellular Biology | Marketing |
Want to know which classes fulfill these prerequisites? Check these lists:
Interested in completing some prerequisite courses online? Learn more about which lower-division courses can be fulfilled through the Alternative Credit Project.