Health Sciences: Pre-Professional Program Requirements (B.S.)
Degree Requirements: A total of 120 credits are required for graduation (43 credits study option core curriculum, 34 credits in chosen study option, 40 credits liberal education and 3 credits in technology). Students must complete 40 upper division credits.

Students work with their adviser to develop an individualized program of study that meets their health science educational goals (pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-occupational therapy, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, and pre-veterinary study options).

Core Curriculum for the
Health Science Study Options

Students must complete 40 upper division credits. Students work with their adviser to develop an individualized program of study that meets their health science educational goals (pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-occupational therapy, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy).

Study Options:

• Pre-Chiropractic (34 credits)
• Pre-Dentistry (34 credits)
• Pre-Medicine (34 credits)
• Pre-Nursing (varies)
• Pre-Occupational Therapy (34 credits)
• Pre-Optometry (34 credits)
• Pre-Pharmacy (34 credits)
• Pre-Physical Therapy (34 credits)
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  - see Animal Science
  - see Equine Science

+ 40 credits Liberal Education
+ 3 credits Techology
= 120 credits

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Pre-Chiropractic Study Option

Study Option Requirements
(34 credits)

Open Electives (34 cr)
*Students are encouraged to consult a faculty adviser for further details or questions.

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Pre-Dentistry Study Option

Listed below are courses often included as admission requirements for programs in dentistry. Because not all schools have the same admission requirements, students are advised to contact the dental schools to which they plan to apply to determine specific course and admission requirements.

Study Option Requirements
(34 credits)

Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 3140 - Histology (4 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
Psy 1093 - Developmental Psychology (3 cr) or Psy 3604 Abnormal Psychology (3cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (3 cr) or Phil 3003 Applied Ethics (3cr)
Art 1152 - Drawing and Design (3 cr)
Acct 2101 - Principles of Accounting I (3 cr)
Entr 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3 cr)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
Open Electives (5 cr)

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Pre-Medicine Study Option

The courses below reflect the prerequisite courses for the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Applicants to the University's of Minnesota's Medical School program must have completed a baccalaureate degree prior to enrollment.

Other medical schools may have requirements that are somewhat different from the University of Minnesota's. Students are advised to contact the medical school program(s) to which they are applying to identify any additional course requirements, test requirements such as the Medical College Aptitude Test (MCAT), interviews, or other prerequisites.

Study Option Requirements
(34 credits)

Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 3122 - Evolution (3 cr)
Biol 3140 - Histology (4 cr) or Biol 3822 Techniques in Molecular Biology (4 cr)
Biol 3994 - Research (2 cr)
Biol 4101 - Seminar (1 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
HSM 1010 - Medical Terminology (2 cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics or Phil 3003 Applied Ethics (3 cr)
Psy 1093 - Developmental Psychology (3 cr)
Psy 3604 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
Soc 3937 - Social Gerontology (3 cr)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post Internship (.5 cr)

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Pre-Nursing Study Option

1. Transfer within the U of M system to complete the bachelor’s in nursing at the Twin Cities or Rochester.
2. Earn either a Crookston campus health science pre-professional degree or biology bachelors degree and then apply to the Master of Nursing program at the U of M, Twin Cities campus.

Pre-Nursing Two-Year Study Option Requirements for Transfer
to the Twin Cities or Rochester Bachelor's of Nursing Degree.
(65 credits)

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Pre-Occupational Therapy Study Option

Students who want to apply for a program in occupational therapy can complete the prerequisite courses as a part of several UMC degree programs. The courses listed below are required for admission to the program in occupational therapy at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center. Students are advised to check with the program in occupational therapy regarding other admission requirements. Other programs may have different admission requirements; students applying to other programs should check with those schools to be sure to have completed the appropriate prerequisite coursework and any remaining admission requirements. Some programs in occupational therapy allow a student to transfer without having completed a baccalaureate degree.

Study Option Requirements
(34 credits)

Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
Biol 4101 - Seminar (1 cr)
PMed 1003 - Orientation to Occupational Therapy (IDL via UMTC) (1 cr)
Psy 1093 - Lifespan Development (3 cr)
Psy 3604 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
Soc 3937 - Social Gerontology (3 cr)
Hlth 1062 - First Aid and CPR (2 cr)
HSM 1010 - Medical Terminology (2 cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (3 cr) or Phil 3003 - Applied Ethics (3 cr)
Art 1152 - Drawing and Design (must take as 3 cr studio course) or Art 1252 - Color and Design (must take as 3 cr studio course) or Art 1352 - Art Design and Techniques (must take as 3 cr studio course)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
Open Electives (3 cr)

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Pre-Optometry Study Option

Study Option Requirements
(34 credits)

Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 3122 - Evolution (3 cr)
Biol 3140 - Histology (4 cr) or Biol 3822 - Techniques in Molecular Biology (4 cr)
Biol 3994 - Research (2 cr)
Biol 4101 - Seminar (1 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
HSM 1010 - Medical Terminology (2 cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (3 cr) or Phil 3003 - Applied Ethics (3 cr)
Psy 1093 - Developmental Psychology (3 cr)
Psy 3604 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr) or Soc 3937 - Social Gerontology (3 cr)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
Entr 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3 cr)

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Pre-Pharmacy Study Option

Requirements for admission to a Pharm. D. program vary from 60 credits of pre-pharmacy coursework to a completed Bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to check the requirements for their programs of choice for the exact prerequisites needed. Completion of the liberal education and program requirements listed for the pre-professional degrees will meet the requirements for most programs. For those that require a Bachelor's degree, the following coursework is also required/recommended.

Study Option Requirements
(34 credits)

Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 3122 - Evolution (3 cr)
Biol 3994 - Research (2 cr)
Biol 4101 - Seminar (1 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
Econ 2101 - Microeconomics (3 cr)
Econ 2102 - Macroeconomics (3 cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (3 cr) or Phil 3003 - Applied Ethics (3 cr)
Psy 1093 - Lifespan Development (3 cr)
Psy 3604 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
Soc 3937 - Social Gerontology (3 cr)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)

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Pre-Physical Therapy Study Option

The pre-physical therapy curriculum can be completed as a part of the B.S. in health sciences program. The courses listed below, along with the health sciences program, reflect the courses required for the program in physical therapy at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center. Students are advised that to contact the program in physical therapy for other admission requirements. Students planning on applying to other programs in physical therapy are advised to consult those programs regarding specific degree requirements. Some programs in physical therapy allow a student to transfer prior to completing a baccalaureate degree.

Study Option Requirements
(34 credits)

Biol 3027 - Cell Biology (3 cr)
Biol 3122 - Evolution (3 cr)
Biol 3140 - Histology (4 cr)
Biol 3994 - Research (2 cr)
Biol 4101 - Seminar (1 cr)
Biol 4361 - Developmental Biology (4 cr)
Hlth 1062 - First Aid and CPR (2 cr)
HSM 4010 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (3 cr) or Phil 3003 - Applied Ethics (3 cr)
Psy 1093 - Lifespan Development (3 cr)
Psy 3604 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
Soc 3937 - Social Gerontology (3 cr)
HSci 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)
HSci 3900 - Internship (2 cr)
HSci 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (.5 cr)

+ Health Science Study Option Core Curriculum, Liberal Education and Technology Requirements

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