Pre-Professional Coursework Brochures (2007)

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Pre-Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine of Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater, OK requires the applicant for admission to have completed at least 60 semester hours of college prerequisite courses, a 2.80 GPA (4.0 scale) and to take both the General Test and Biology Subject Test of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Documented volunteer or work experience in the veterinary field is desirable.

Prerequisite courses include:

AGRI 3543 Animal Nutrition (Human Nutrition not accepted)

BIOL 1225 General Zoology

BIOL 3342 Genetics

or

AGRI 3413 Animal Genetics

BIOL 3115 Introduction to Microbiology

BIOL/CHEM 4144 Biochemistry

BIOL Elective for science majors (3235 recommended)

CHEM 1115 General Chemistry I

CHEM 1215 General Chemistry II

CHEM 3115 Organic Chemistry I

CHEM 4115 Organic Chemistry II

ENGL 1113 English Composition I

ENGL 1213 English Composition II

ENGL Elective (SPCH 1113 or ENGL 3513)

MATH 1513 College Algebra (and 1613 recommended)

PHYS 1114 General Physics I

PHYS 1214 General Physics II

Humanities/Social Sciences electives

Business elective (MGMT 3063 Principles of Management recommended)

· Major/Minor in Biology and Chemistry popular undergraduate degree choices

Note: Completing a baccalaureate degree prior to entering the professional veterinary program increases eligibility for financial assistance programs.

· OSU College of Veterinary Medicine requirements

· Students interested in this professional program are urged to check with the OSU Veterinary College website for the latest updates.

Pre-Radiologic Technology

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OU HSC) College of Allied Health

offers four bachelor of science degree options in Radiologic Technology. These four areas include Nuclear Medicine, Radiography, Sonography and Radiation Therapy. Each of these programs require sixty-four (64) hours for admission.

Prerequisite course work includes:

BIOL 1225 General Zoology

BIOL 3184 Human Anatomy (recommended)

BIOL 3194 Human Physiology

BIOL 3502 Medical Terminology

CHEM 1115 General Chemistry I

CMSC 1103 Microcomputer Applications

ENGL 1113 English Composition I

ENGL 1213 English Composition II

HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877

or

HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877

MATH 1513 College Algebra (and 1613 recommended)

PE&R 4603 Kinesiology/Motor Learning (recommended)

PHYS 1114 General Physics I

POLS 1113 American Federal Government

PSYC 1113 General Psychology

SCOM 1113 Introduction to Speech Communication

SOC 1113 General Sociology

Upper Level General Education (3 hrs)

Non-Western Culture (3 hrs) *

Western Culture (3 hrs) **

Humanities (Art) ***

Foreign Language – 2 yrs high school or 2 semesters in college

The following are acceptable prerequisites for the radiologic programs at OU HSC:

* Non-Western Culture options: SOC 3323, REL 2412, or HIST 3713

** Western Culture: many course options available in English, history, sociology or geography. Please see advisor and OU prerequisite finder.

***Art Options: TCOM 2413 or HUM 2533, 2432, 2423, 2413 or 2403

Pre-Occupational Therapy

A Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) program is available at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center (OU HSC) within the College of Allied Health, Rehabilitation Sciences. Students are recommended to complete a four-year baccalaureate degree before applying to the M.O.T. program. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is also required.

The following courses should be included in their baccalaureate degree plan:

BIOL 1225 General Zoology

BIOL 3184 Human Anatomy

BIOL 3194 Human Physiology

BIOL 3502 Medical Terminology

CMSC 1103 Microcomputer Applications

ENGL 1113 English Composition I

ENGL 1213 English Composition II

HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877

or

HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877

MATH 1513 College Algebra (and 1613 recommended)

PE&R 4603 Kinesiology/Motor Learning (recommended)

PHYS 1114 General Physics I

POLS 1113 American Federal Government

PSYC 1113 General Psychology

PSYC 3123 Human Life Span Development

PSYC 4163 Personality

PSYC 4213 Statistics

or

ECON 2163 Introduction to Statistics

SCOM 1113 Introduction to Speech

SOC 1113 General Sociology

Natural Science Electives (3 courses in Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

Upper Level General Education (3 hrs)

Non-Western Culture (3 hrs) *

Western Culture (3 hrs) **

Humanities (Art) ***

Foreign Language – 2 years high school or 2 semesters in college

The following are acceptable prerequisites for the M.O.T. program at OU HSC:

* Non-Western Culture options: SOC 3323, REL 2412, or HIST 3713

** Western Culture: many course options available in English, history, sociology or geography.

Please see advisor and OU prerequisite finder.

***Art Options: TCOM 2413 or HUM 2533, 2432, 2423, 2413 or 2403

Major/Minor in Biology and Psychology popular undergraduate degree choices.

A minimum of 40 hours of documented observation experience in occupational or physical therapy is required.

Students interested in this professional program are urged to check with the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center’s website and advisors for the latest updates (prerequisite requirements change often).

Pre-Physical Therapy

A Doctorate of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program is available at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center (OU HSC) within the College of Allied Health, Rehabilitation Sciences. Students are required to complete a four-year baccalaureate degree before applying to the D.P.T. program. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is also required.

The following courses should be included in their baccalaureate degree plan:

BIOL 1225 General Zoology

BIOL 3184 Human Anatomy

BIOL 3194 Human Physiology

BIOL 3502 Medical Terminology

CHEM 1115 General Chemistry I

CMSC 1103 Microcomputer Applications

ENGL 1113 English Composition I

ENGL 1213 English Composition II

HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877

or

HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877

MATH 1513 College Algebra (and 1613 recommended)

PE&R 4603 Kinesiology/Motor Learning (recommended)

PHYS 1114 General Physics I

PHYS 1214 General Physics II

POLS 1113 Amer Fed Government

PSYC 1113 General Psychology

PSYC 3123 Human Life Span Development

PSYC 3163 Motivation (recommended)

PSYC 4213 Statistics

or

ECON 2163 Introduction to Statistics

SCOM 1113 Introduction to Speech

SOC 1113 General Sociology

Other related recommended courses: HED 3112, 3202, 3212 and PE&R 3693, 3703, 4603

Natural Science Elective (1 additional course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

Upper Level General Education (3 hrs)

Non-Western Culture (3 hrs) *

Western Culture (3 hrs) **

Humanities (Art) ***

Foreign Language – 2 years in high school or 2 semesters in college

The following are acceptable prerequisites for the D.P.T. program at OU HSC:

* Non-Western Culture options: SOC 3323, REL 2412, or HIST 3713

** Western Culture: many course options available in English, history, sociology or geography.

Please see advisor and OU prerequisite finder.

***Art Options: TCOM 2413 or HUM 2533, 2432, 2423, 2413 or 2403

A minimum of 40 hours of documented observation experience in physical therapy is required.

Also recommended: HED 3112, 3202, and 3212 and PE&R 3693, 3703, 4603

Major/Minor in Biology, Psychology and Health and Sports Science popular undergraduate degree choices.

Students interested in this professional program are urged to check with the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center’s website and advisors for the latest updates (prerequisite requirements change often). Similar D.P.T. programs are available at Wichita State University and the University of Kansas (Kansas resident applicants are preferred).

Pre-Chiropractic Medicine

Students may earn a doctorate of chiropractic (D.C.) medicine from several accredited colleges of chiropractic located nearby in the central plains region. These include Cleveland Chiropractic College (Kansas City, Missouri), Palmer College of Chiropractic (Davenport, Iowa), Parker College of Chiropractic (Dallas, Texas) and Texas Chiropractic College (Pasadena, Texas). Students must complete a minimum of 90 hours of prerequisite pre-professional coursework and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. Earning a baccalaureate or 4 year degree is recommended.

Prerequisite coursework is very similar between these programs but students are urged to check the website of the specific program of interest to be aware of variations.

Prerequisite courses include:

Biological Sciences (8 hrs) with lab may include:

BIOL 1125 General Botany

BIOL 1225 General Zoology (recommended)

BIOL 3115 Introduction to Microbiology

BIOL 3184 Human Anatomy (recommended)

BIOL 3194 Human Physiology (recommended)

BIOL 3502 Medical Terminology (recommended non lab course)

Chemistry Inorganic (8 hrs) with lab includes:

CHEM 1115 General Chemistry I

CHEM 1215 General Chemistry II

Chemistry Organic (8 hrs) with lab includes:

CHEM 3115 Organic Chemistry I

CHEM 4115 Organic Chemistry II

or

CHEM 4144 Biochemistry

English (6 hrs) may include:

ENGL 1113 English Composition I

ENGL 1213 English Composition II

or

SPCH 1113 Introduction to Speech Communication

Mathematics (3 hrs)

MATH 1513 College Algebra (and 1613 recommended)

Physics (6 hrs) with lab may include:

PHYS 1114 General Physics I

PHYS 1214 General Physics II

or

PE&R 4603 Kinesiology/Motor Learning (check prereq. of chiropractic college)

or

PE&R 3693 Exercise Physiology (check prereq. of chiropractic college)

Psychology (3 hrs) may include:

PSYC 1113 General Psychology

PSYC 3123 Human Life Span Development

Humanities/Social Sciences electives (15 hrs)

May include history, political science, government, economics, philosophy, religion, literature, foreign language (limit 6 hrs), sociology, geography, music, art, theatre)

Electives (35 hrs)

CMSC 1103 Microcomputer Applications (recommended)

MGMT 3063 Principles of Management (recommended)

* Major/Minor in Biology and Chemistry popular undergraduate degree choices

Note: Completing a baccalaureate degree prior to entering the professional chiropractic program increases eligibility for financial assistance programs.

** Documented observation or volunteer time with a chiropractic physician and physical therapist is highly recommended.

Pre-Dentistry

The College of Dentistry at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center (OU HSC) in Oklahoma City, OK requires the applicant for admission to have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours of college prerequisite courses. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all course work attempted is required. Most applicants will have earned a considerably higher cumulative GPA and have completed a Bachelor’s degree.

All applicants must take the Dental Admission Test (DAT) prior to application. The DAT test may be retaken for a total of 3 times (at least 90 days between tests). A letter of recommendation from Northwestern’s Pre-Professional Advisory Committee is also required (please see Dr. Cindy Pfeifer-Hill, Chair of Natural Science Department, to set up an interview and for more details). Documented volunteer or work experience in the dental field is highly desirable. Also, hobbies that demonstrate good manual dexterity (wood working, needle point, art work, motor cycle repair, model building, etc.) are a plus.

Prerequisite courses include:

Biological Sciences (8 hrs) with lab may include any of the following:

BIOL 1225 General Zoology

BIOL 3115 Introduction to Microbiology

BIOL 3184 Human Anatomy

BIOL 3194 Human Physiology

BIOL 3235 Comparative Anatomy

BIOL 3343 Genetics (non lab course)

BIOL 3363 Cell and Molecular Biology (non lab course)

BIOL 3502 Medical Terminology (non lab course)

BIOL 4503 Pathophysiology (non lab course)

* Advanced studies in the biological sciences is encouraged.

Biochemistry (3-4 hrs with or without lab)

BIOL/CHEM 4144 Biochemistry

Chemistry Inorganic (8 hrs) with lab

CHEM 1115 General Chemistry I

CHEM 1215 General Chemistry II

Chemistry Organic (8 hrs) with lab

CHEM 3115 Organic Chemistry I

CHEM 4115 Organic Chemistry II

English (6 hrs)

ENGL 1113 English Composition I

ENGL 1213 English Composition II

SPCH 1113 Introduction to Speech Communication

Mathematics (3 hrs)

MATH 1513 College Algebra (and 1613 recommended)

Physics (8 hrs) with lab

PHYS 1114 General Physics I

PHYS 1214 General Physics II

Psychology (3 hrs)

PSYC 1113 General Psychology

* Major/Minor in Biology and Chemistry popular undergraduate degree choices

Note: Completing a baccalaureate degree prior to entering the professional dental program increases eligibility for financial assistance programs.

*** Students interested in this professional program are urged to check with the OU HSC College of Dentistry website for the latest updates.

Pre-Dental Hygiene

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OU HSC) College of Dentistry offers a baccalaureate program in dental hygiene. This consists of at least two years (60 hrs) of prerequisite course work and two years in the dental hygiene curriculum on the OU HSC campus in Oklahoma City and by distance at Tri County Technology Center in Bartlesville OK, Southern Oklahoma Technology Center at Ardmore, OK or Western Technology Center in Weatherford, OK. After receiving a B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene, graduates are eligible for licensure as a registered dental hygienist (R.D.H.).

Dental hygiene programs are also available at Amarillo College in Amarillo, TX, Rose State College in Midwest City, OK and Wichita State University in Wichita, KS. Prerequisite course work is variable between programs and the student is urged to check with the specific school requirements.

Prerequisite course work for the OU HSC program includes:

BIOL 3184 Human Anatomy

BIOL 3194 Human Physiology

BIOL 3115 Introduction to Microbiology

BIOL 3502 Medical Terminology (recommended)

CHEM 1115 General Chemistry I

CMSC 1103 Microcomputer Applications (recommended)

ENGL 1113 English Composition I

ENGL 1213 English Composition II

H ED 1820 Nutrition (3 hrs)

HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877

or

HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877

POLS 1113 American Federal Government

PSYC 1113 General Psychology

PSYC 4213 Statistics

or

ECON 2163 Introduction to Statistics

SCOM 1113 Introduction to Speech Communication

SOC 1113 General Sociology

Upper Level General Education, 3000 or 4000 level (3 hrs)

Non-Western Culture (3 hrs) *

Western Culture (3 hrs) **

Humanities (Art) ***

Foreign Language – 2 yrs high school or 2 semesters in college

The following are acceptable prerequisites for the dental hygiene program at OU HSC:

* Non-Western Culture options: SOC 3323, REL 2412, or HIST 3713

** Western Culture: many course options available in English, history, sociology or geography.

Please see advisor and OU prerequisite finder.

***Art Options: TCOM 2413 or HUM 2533, 2432, 2423, 2413 or 2403

The OU HSC Dental Hygiene program computes a Foundational Grade Point Average (FGPA) as part of their selection process. The FGPA uses the best grade for the following eight required courses: English II, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, General Chemistry I, Nutrition, Psychology and Statistics.

In addition, a minimum of 40 hours of documented observation with a dental hygienist (not a dentist) is required.