Pre-dental, Pre-medical, Pre-optometric Cedarville University students have been successful in gaining admission to medical and professional schools. For many of these schools, no specific major is required; however, students typically choose majors in biology or chemistry. An ACT composite score of at least 25 (or SAT composite of 1150) is highly recommended. In addition to general degree requirements, the following courses are typically required or recommended for admission: Common Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Graduate Programs: BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology.....................................................4 BIO-1120 Biology II: Zoology..........................................................4 BIO-3450, 3460 Human Structure and Function I and II................8 (or GBIO-2010, 2015 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II,.8) CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II................................8 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II...............................8 CHEM-3710 Biochemistry..............................................................4 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I and II.....................................8 (or PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II.....................8) Mathematics requirements vary Sample of Optional Electives: BIO-2210 Microbiology..........................................................4 BIO-3300 Genetics................................................................4 BIO-4350 Immunology..........................................................4 BIO-4260 Infectious Diseases...............................................3 BIO-4450 Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy.................2 MBIO-4250 Biology of Cancer...............................................4 MBIO-4370 Virology..............................................................3 Suggested for Application Preparation: GBIO-1100 Pre-Health Professional Development I (FA, First year)....................................................1 GBIO-3100 Pre-Health Professional Development II (FA, Third year)..................................................1 Typical Majors for Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Optometry: Bachelor of Science degree with major in biology (Pre-Medical Sciences Track) Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in chemistry Bachelor of Science degree with a major in molecular biology Interdisciplinary Interests Pre-physician Assistant Cedarville students who successfully apply to physician assistant school typically choose a degree with majors in biology or in allied health (offered by the School of Allied Health and Psychology). Students should contact the specific PA schools they wish to attend to determine the exact prerequisites and the required number of direct healthcare hours as these vary from one program to another. An ACT composite score of at least 25 (or SAT composite of 1150) is highly recommended. In addition to general degree requirements, the following courses are typically required or recommended for admission: Common Prerequisite Courses for Admission to Professional PA Programs: ALHL-2000 Medical Terminology...................................................3 BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology.....................................................4 BIO-2210 Microbiology...................................................................4 BIO-3450, 3460 Human Structure and Function I and II................8 (or GBIO-2010, 2015 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II,.8) CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II................................8 CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I...................................................4 CHEM-3710 Biochemistry..............................................................4 GMTH-1030 Precalculus................................................................4 PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH-2600 Human Development: Lifespan..................................3 (or PYCH 2640 Abnormal Psychology..................................3) PYCH-2610 Statistics.....................................................................3 Suggested for Application Preparation: GBIO-1100 Pre-Health Professional Development I (SP, First year)....................................................1 ALHL-3940 Professional Development (FA, Third year).................2 Typical Majors for Pre-Physician Assistant: Allied Health BS (Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration) Biology BA (Pre-Physician Assistant Track) Biology BS (Pre-Physician Assistant Track) 2025–26 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 199 School of Science and Mathematics
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