Pre-Health Professions Program

Pre-Health Undergraduate Curriculum

1. Many undergraduate students who intend to apply to health-professions schools choose one of Scranton’s seven life-sciences majors. However, students may choose any major, provided that they meet the prerequisite requirements for entrance to health professions schools. For students at The University of Scranton, the minimum requirements are listed below. All first-year biology and first- and second-year chemistry courses must be taken with their corresponding labs

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2. BIOL 141

   (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology

   As published: “BIOL 141 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology & BIOL 142 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology”
   4.5
3. CHEM 112

   (E) General and Analytical Chemistry

   As published: “CHEM 112 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry & CHEM 113 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry”
   3
4. CHEM 112L

   General and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

   As published: “CHEM 112L-113L - General and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory”
   3
5. CHEM 232

   (E) Organic Chemistry

   As published: “CHEM 232 - (E) Organic Chemistry & CHEM 233 - (E) Organic Chemistry”
   3
6. CHEM 232L

   Organic Chemistry Laboratory

   As published: “CHEM 232L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory & CHEM 233L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory”
   1.5
7. PHYS 120

   PHYS 120/PHYS 120L - (E) General Physics I & PHYS 121/PHYS 121L - (E) General Physics II

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8. One semester of Biochemistry, either CHEM 350 - General Biochemistry I or CHEM 450 - Biochemistry I (lab not required)

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9. Virtually all health professions schools require six credit hours of English or literature courses, and many require at least one semester of mathematics, including calculus and/or statistics, as well as some courses in the social sciences (psychology and/or sociology). The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recommends that individuals planning to apply to medical school acquire a strong background in the natural sciences, so students should consider courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics beyond the minimum requirements. Students should develop strong oral and written communication skills. Honors courses and programs and/or independent study are also encouraged

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10. Some medical, dental, and veterinary medicine schools also have specific prerequisites for English, mathematics, or other courses, as listed in Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR), Admission Requirements of U.S. and Canadian Dental Schools, or Veterinary Medical School Admissions requirements (VMSAR). Physician Assistant programs have specific requirements for biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and other courses as listed on their websites. Students are encouraged to identify schools of interest early and to work closely with the pre-health professions advisors to ensure completion of required coursework

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11. Many health professions schools recommend that students demonstrate a wide range of interests beyond their academics. Clinical experiences in health-care settings are often required by the admissions committees of health professions schools, and volunteering and service work is strongly recommended. Additionally, undergraduate research experiences are often required or encouraged

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12. The University offers all applicants to health-professions schools the option of a formal evaluation by the Health Professions Evaluation Committee (HPEC), consisting of several faculty and administrators representing a wide range of academic disciplines. All applicants who seek to apply to health professions schools in the United States are evaluated on academic record, clinical experience, volunteering and community service, undergraduate research experience, leadership, extracurricular activities, and demonstrated motivation toward their chosen careers. Through the HPEC interview, applicants have an opportunity to develop their interviewing skills and receive feedback on their application materials and interviewing performance. The HPEC evaluation package sent to centralized application services provides a comprehensive narrative that describes in depth an applicant’s qualifications for advanced study and a career in the health professions

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13. Additional Information

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14. Information about the Pre-Health Professions Program is available from Dr. Maria Squire , Program Advisor

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