Prerequisites vary from school to school. This is a general list, but it is important to verify individual school before applying. Please refer to the for detailed information about the courses, include pre-requisites.
| Course Name | Course Number | Semesters Offered | Required by schools? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Bio40 Bio41C |
Fall (PNC) Spring |
Yes |
| Chemistry | Chem1a OR Chem51 Chem1b |
Fall Spring |
Yes |
| Org Chem / Biochem |
Chem110a Chem110b Chem 115 |
Fall Spring Both |
Some allow 1 Org + Biochem |
| Physics | Phys41 Phys42 |
Fall Spring Math30 pre-req |
1-2 semesters required, sometimes with lab |
| Microbiology with lab | Not at PO | Some schools require this | KS BIOL 168L (spring course, has pre-reqs) |
| Math (statistics) | Math 58B OR Psyc 158 |
Spring Fall |
Some |
| English | ID1 Other ENG |
Fall Both |
1-2 semesters |
| Social Science | Psyc051 Soc051 |
Both | 1 semester |
| Human physiology and/or Anatomy w/lab | KS BIOL140L (Vertebrate physiology) |
Some | |
| Applied Art | Both | Some |
KS=Keck Science.
** Note that some schools require all required courses to be taken at a US or Canadian university and pre-requisites MAY need to be taken at a 4-year college or university