The following sample schedules are meant to be used as guidelines in developing the pre-health student’s schedule. There is no one “right way”, but rather there are many ways that a student can schedule the pre-health core curriculum with any desired major or experience. Please use the following information to help put together an appropriate schedule. Recommendations are based on taking three years to complete requirements. It is certainly an option to take all four years to accomplish this goal; the student would apply to the professional school after graduation. Please note that the specific courses included apply to most health professional programs. There may be additional requirements, and the student should consult the Advising and Requirements page for a complete set of requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to seek advice from their academic advisor as well as from Ms Peterson, Health Professions Advisor.
1. Majors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geology, Math, Physics
First Year:
- Math sequence: Math 151, 152 (starting point depends on math placement testing)
- Chemistry: Chem 120, and Chem 122 if math placement allows
First/Second Years:
- Chemistry: Complete introductory sequence, begin organic sequence (depending on major)
- Biology: Begin the 3 course sequence in biology (Bio 220, 221, FS Bio 201/Bio 250)
- English: English literature course
Second/Third Years:
- Organic Chemistry: Complete the 3 course sequence (Chem 231, 332, 234 or 336)
- Physics: Complete one of the sequences (Physics 101 and 102) or (Physics 110 and 120)
- Biology: Complete the 3 course sequence
One Possible Schedule:
| First Yr Fall Semester Math 151 Chem 120 SWS 105 Your choice* |
First Yr Spring Semester Math 152 Chem 122 Bio 220 or 221 Psych or English 100 level |
| Sophomore Fall Physics 110 Bio 220 or 221 Psych or English Your choice |
Sophomore Spring Physics 120 Bio 250 Your choice Your choice |
| Junior Fall Chem 231 Your choice Your choice Your choice |
Junior Spring Chem 332 Chem 234 or 336 Chem 253 Your choice |
*Consider courses for your major, minor, or additional requirements of particular professional schools
2. Majors: Biology or Neuroscience
First Year:
- Math: Math 151 or 140 & 141, depending on placement
- Chemistry: Chem 120 and Chem 122 if math placement allows
- Biology: Biology 220 if chemistry level allows and you are planning a biology major
First/Second Years:
- Chemistry: Complete introductory sequence, begin organic sequence if possible
- Biology: Begin the 3 course sequence in biology (Bio 220, 221, FS Bio 201)
- English: English literature course
Second/Third Years:
- Organic Chemistry: Complete the 3 course sequence (Chem 231, 332, 234 or 336)
- Physics: Complete one of the sequences (Physics 101 and 102) or (Physics 110 and 120)
- Biology: Complete the 3 course sequence
One Possible Schedule:
| First Yr Fall Semester Math 151 (or 140) Chem 120 (or no chem) SWS 105 Psych or English |
First Yr Spring Semester Math 152 (or 141) Chem 122 (or Chem 120) Your choice Bio 220 |
| Sophomore Fall Chem 231 Bio 221 Bio 250 Your choice* |
Sophomore Spring Chem 332 (or elective) Chem 234 or 336 Physics 101 Psych or English Your choice |
| Junior Fall Physics 102 Your choice or Chem 231 Your choice Your choice |
Junior Spring Chem 253 Your choice or Chem 332 Your choice Your choice |
*Consider courses for your major, minor, or additional requirements of particular professional schools
3. Majors in the Humanities and Social Sciences
First Year:
- Math sequence: Math 151 0r 140 + 141 (depending on interest and placement testing)
- Chemistry: Chem 120, and Chem 122 if math placement allows
First/Second Years:
- Chemistry: Complete introductory sequence
- Biology: Begin the 3 course sequence in biology (Bio 220, 221, Bio 250)
- English: English literature course
Second/Third Years:
- Organic Chemistry: Complete the 3 course sequence (Chem 231, 332, 234 or 336)
- Physics: Complete one of the sequences (Physics 101 and 102) or (Physics 110 and 120)
- Biology: Complete the 3 course sequence
One Possible Schedule:
| First Yr Fall Semester Math 140 (or 151) SWS 105 Psych or English Your choice* |
First Yr Spring Semester Math 141 Bio 220 Chem 120 Your choice |
| Sophomore Fall Bio 221 Physics 101 Psych or English Your choice |
Sophomore Spring Chem 122 Bio 250 Physics 102 Your choice |
| Junior Fall Your choice Chem 231 Your choice Your choice |
Junior Spring Chem 332 Chem 234 (1 credit lab) Chem 253 Your choice Your choice |
*Consider courses for your major, minor, or additional requirements of particular professional schools
4. Students Considering Study Abroad
- Cologne, Germany Program only: Students study abroad in their sophomore year and must plan accordingly.
- All Study Abroad Programs Except Cologne, Germany: Students study abroad during their junior year. Either semester works, but students should consider their testing requirements as well as their course work when deciding which semester they prefer.