Academic Prerequisites
All applicants must have completed by the term of enrollment the following courses
- A minimum of 90 semester credit hours with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Within the 90 minimum credit hours, students must have at least 24 hours of life/physical sciences (See suggested courses below)
- Half of the life/physical sciences must have corresponding laboratory work
- Students must have a well-rounded education in the social sciences and humanities
Students with a GPA between 2.75-2.99 or with less than 24 hours of life/physical sciences may still be eligible for an alternative admission track plan and should speak to an Enrollment Coordinator for details. Alternative admission applications will be reviewed by the Admission Review Committee to determine acceptance.
Recommended Prerequisite Courses for All Paths
General Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, General or Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biomechanics, and Exercise Physiology are recommended. Corresponding labs for these courses are also recommended.
Coursework in Kinesiology and Exercises Science will be considered upon evaluation of a course description. A candidate's pre-professional education can be acquired through institutional proficiency examinations such as:
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Institutional departmental examinations
Credits earned in this manner may NOT be applied to any of the science prerequisites in biology, chemistry or physics. A maximum of 20 credit hours is allowed.