The following courses must be taken at the college level and completed with a grade of C or higher.
(Any courses completed by means of examination (i.e., CLEP) or experiential learning must be repeated.)

1. English Composition
   any college composition course which meets the baccalaureate requirement (excluding ESL courses)
2. General Psychology
   two semester units or three quarter units
3. Microbiology or Bacteriology (including lab)
   three semester units or five quarter units
4. Algebra
   calculus, statistics or any level of algebra will meet the math requirement with the exception of pre-algebra
5. Introduction to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology
   two semester units or three quarter units
6. General Chemistry or Introduction to Chemistry (including lab)
   equivalent to three semester units or five quarter units (may be taken at high school level)
7. Human Anatomy (including lab) 
   three semester units or five quarter units
8. Human Physiology (including lab)
   three semester units or five quarter units

In order to meet the program's educational requirements, all prerequisite courses, including the minimum 60 semester/90 quarter units, must be taken at a community college or university that is accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies:  MSA-CHE, NASC-CCU, NCA, NEASC-CIHE, NEASC-CTCI, NWCCU, SACS-CC, WASC-Jr. or WASC-Sr.

Courses in progress – Applicants are allowed to apply with a maximum of two prerequisite courses “in progress” after the application deadline and must be completed by the end of the fall session. The final date for completing in-progress courses in the fall is 12/31.

Note:  A combined anatomy-physiology course (including lab) must be a one-year course (totaling six semester or 10 quarter units), with the semester/quarters taken in a series at the same college. Completion of anatomy and physiology is highly recommended within the past 5 years. In addition, taking upper division biology & general science courses beyond the minimum requirements will better perpare you for our program.  If course credits differ from those listed above, the applicant must submit a course outline for approval prior to applying.