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Pre-Allied Health

The bachelor of science degree in biology provides students with comprehensive training that spans the spectrum of biological disciplines from molecular to field biology. The department offers pre-allied health programs in pre-dental medicine, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-optometry, pre-occupational therapy and pre-physical therapy. These programs are designed to prepare you to go on to health-related professional schools. Select a program from the list below to learn more.

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Department of Biology Options

Pre-Dental Medicine
The Pre-Dent Program includes additional coursework that prepares graduates for admission to schools of Dentistry.

Four-Year Registration Guide
Curriculum:

In addition to the general education core, the B.S. in Biology, Pre-Dental Medicine Program requires the following courses:
- BIOL 111 Principles of Biology
- BIOL 112 Principles of Zoology
- BIOL 213 Principles of Botany
- BIOL 301 Biochemistry
- BIOL 306 Ecology
- BIOL 307 Animal Development
- BIOL 308 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
- BIOL 311 Animal Physiology
- BIOL 312 Genetics
- BIOL 401 Cell Biology
- BIOL 403 Molecular Biology
- BIOL 421 General Microbiology
- BIOL 499 Senior Forum
- CHEM 111 - 112 General Chemistry
- CHEM 221 - 222 Organic Chemistry
- PHYS 201 - 202 Introductory Physics, or
- PHYS 211 - 212 General Physics
Pre-Medicine
The Pre-Med Program includes additional coursework that prepares graduates for admission to schools of Medicine.

Four-Year Registration Guide

Curriculum:

In addition to the general education core, the B.S. in Biology, Pre-Medicine Program requires the following courses:
- BIOL 111 Principles of Biology
- BIOL 112 Principles of Zoology
- BIOL 213 Principles of Botany
- BIOL 301 Biochemistry
- BIOL 306 Ecology
- BIOL 307 Animal Development
- BIOL 308 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
- BIOL 311 Animal Physiology
- BIOL 312 Genetics
- BIOL 401 Cell Biology
- BIOL 403 Molecular Biology
- BIOL 421 General Microbiology
- BIOL 422 Immunology
- BIOL 499 Senior Forum
- CHEM 111 - 112 General Chemistry
- CHEM 221 - 222 Organic Chemistry
- PHYS 201 - 202 Introductory Physics, or
- PHYS 211 - 212 General Physics
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
The Pre-Vet Program includes additional coursework that prepares graduates for admission to schools of Veterinary Medicine.

Four-Year Registration Guide

Curriculum:
In addition to the general education core, the B.S. in Biology, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program requires the following courses:
- BIOL 111 Principles of Biology
- BIOL 112 Principles of Zoology
- BIOL 213 Principles of Botany
- BIOL 301 Biochemistry
- BIOL 306 Ecology
- BIOL 308 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
- BIOL 312 Genetics
- BIOL 401 Cell Biology
- BIOL 403 Molecular Biology
- BIOL 421 General Microbiology
- BIOL 499 Senior Forum
- CHEM 111 - 112 General Chemistry
- CHEM 221 - 222 Organic Chemistry
- PHYS 201 - 202 Introductory Physics
- Plus 8 hours of approved 300 or 400-level biology electives
Pre-Occupational Therapy
The Pre-Occupational Therapy Program includes additional coursework that prepares graduates for admission to schools of Occupational Therapy.

Four-Year Registration Guide

Curriculum:
In addition to the general education core, the B.S. in Biology, Pre-Occupational Therapy Program requires the following courses:
- BIOL 111 Principles of Biology
- BIOL 112 Principles of Zoology
- BIOL 202 Human Anatomy
- BIOL 203 Human Physiology
- BIOL 213 Principles of Botany
- BIOL 306 Ecology
- BIOL 312 Genetics
- BIOL 401 Cell Biology
- BIOL 403 Molecular Biology
- BIOL 499 Senior Forum
- CHEM 111 - 112 General Chemistry
- CHEM 221 - 222 Organic Chemistry
- HCMT 111 Medical Terminology
- PHYS 201 - 202 Introductory Physics, or
- PHYS 211 - 212 General Physics
- PSYC 203 Developmental Psychology
- PSYC 251 Abnormal Psychology
- SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology
- Plus 16 hours of approved 300 or 400-level biology electives
Pre-Physical Therapy
The Pre-Physical Therapy Program includes additional coursework that prepares graduates for admission to schools of Physical Therapy.

Four-Year Registration Guide

Curriculum:
In addition to the general education core, the B.S. in Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy Program requires the following courses:
- BIOL 111 Principles of Biology
- BIOL 112 Principles of Zoology
- BIOL 202 Human Anatomy
- BIOL 203 Human Physiology
- BIOL 213 Principles of Botany
- BIOL 306 Ecology
- BIOL 307 Animal Development
- BIOL 312 Genetics
- BIOL 401 Cell Biology
- BIOL 403 Molecular Biology
- BIOL 499 Senior Forum
- CHEM 111 - 112 General Chemistry
- CHEM 221 - 222 Organic Chemistry
- HCMT 111 Medical Terminology
- PHYS 201 - 202 Introductory Physics, or
- PHYS 211 - 212 General Physics
- PSYC 314 Psychology of Childhood
- PSYC 251 Abnormal Psychology
- Plus 12 hours of approved 300 or 400-level biology electives
Pre-Optometry
The Pre-Optometry Program includes additional coursework that prepares graduates for admission to schools of Optometry.

Four-Year Registration Guide

Curriculum:
In addition to the general education core, the B.S. in Biology, Pre-Optometry Program requires the following courses:
- BIOL 111 Principles of Biology
- BIOL 112 Principles of Zoology
- BIOL 213 Principles of Botany
- BIOL 301 Biochemistry
- BIOL 306 Ecology
- BIOL 308 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
- BIOL 311 Animal Physiology
- BIOL 312 Genetics
- BIOL 401 Cell Biology
- BIOL 403 Molecular Biology
- BIOL 421 General Microbiology
- BIOL 422 Immunology
- BIOL 499 Senior Forum
- CHEM 111 - 112 General Chemistry
- CHEM 221 - 222 Organic Chemistry
- PHYS 201 - 202 Introductory Physics, or
- PHYS 211 - 212 General Physics

For more curriculum information visit the department’s section of the university catalog.

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Pre-Allied Health

Department of Biology Options

Pre-Dental Medicine

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Optometry