Prerequisite Courses
The following courses are the University of Oklahoma course prerequisites. Students who completed their coursework elsewhere may check the course equivalency tables regarding course substitutions from other academic institutions.
| Course | Credits | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition I and II | 6 semester hours | |
| College Algebra or higher | 3 semester hours | |
| Psychology | 6 semester hours | Recommended courses include Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Developmental Psychology |
| Chemistry | 12 semester hours | General Chemistry or above with lab as required for science majors. Three hours must be Organic Chemistry with lab or Biochemistry with lab. *Survey courses will not meet this requirement. |
| Microbiology with lab | 4 semester hours |
The following courses must be completed within the last 7 years.
| Course | Credits | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Upper division science | 6 semester hours | Must be a 300 or 400 level biological science course. Recommended courses include Genetics, Immunology, Virology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Embryology, Histology, Pathogenic Microbiology. Community colleges do not offer upper division credit. *Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Nutritional Science, and survey level courses will not meet this requirement. |
| Human Anatomy with lab | 4 semester hours | Combined Anatomy and Physiology courses are acceptable provided the total credits received are a minimum of 8 semester hours. A cadaver course is preferred, although not required. *Kinesiology and Exercise Science courses will not meet this requirement. |
| Human Physiology with lab | 4 semester hours | Combined Anatomy and Physiology courses are acceptable provided the total credits received are a minimum of 8 semester hours. A cadaver course is preferred, although not required. *Kinesiology and Exercise Science courses will not meet this requirement. |
Advanced Placement (AP) credit may be used to satisfy prerequisite coursework provided that the AP credit is accepted by the applicant’s institution and is posted on the applicant’s official academic transcript. Further documentation may be required to verify that AP credit granted in science courses meet the program’s admission standards.
