Untitled 1Below is a list of requirements, prerequisites and recommendations for Oklahoma’s Professional Health Schools and Programs.
Medicine
Dental
Pharmacy
Physician Associate
Physical Therapy
Veterinary Medicine
Optometry
Biomedical Science (Ph.D.)
Medicine
Recommended OCU Degree: Cell and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
Prerequisites:
General Biology*
Gen Chem I and II*
Org Chem I and II*
Physics I and II*
Any one of the following*: Cell, Genetics, Comp Anat, Histology, or Embryology
*Appears on MCAT, taken after Junior year. Click here for MCAT info.
MCAT Recommendations:
1/3 of MCAT is Biology. Take as much Biology as possible, including Micro, Genetics, and Biochem.
Medical Schools in Oklahoma:
OU College of Medicine (OU Health Science Center)
OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Dental
Recommended OCU Degree: Cell and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
Prerequisites:
Biology* - 16 credit hours
Gen Chem I and II*
Org Chem I and II*
Biochemistry*
Physics I and II
Psychology
At least 100 hours of observation
*Appears on DAT, taken after Junior year. Click here for DAT info.
DAT Recommendations:
Take as much Biology as possible, including Micro, Genetics, and Biochem.
Physics could be taken Senior Year
Dental Schools in Oklahoma:
OU College of Dentistry (OU Health Science Center)
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Pharmacy
Recommended OCU Degree: Biology (B.S.),Biomedical Sciences (B.S.), or Cell and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
Prerequisites:
Biology* – 12-16 credit hours
Gen Chem I and II*
Org Chem I and II*
Physics I
Calculus
*Appears on PCAT, taken after Junior year. Click here for PCAT info.
PCAT Recommendations:
Covers: Biology, Chemistry, Verbal, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative
Recommended courses: Biochemistry, Zoology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmacy Schools in Oklahoma:
OU College of Pharmacy (OU Health Science Center)
SWOSU College of Pharmacy
Physician Associate
Recommended OCU Degree: Biomedical Sciences (B.S.)
Prerequisites:
Gen Chem I and II
Physics I
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Microbiology (Intro Micro accepted)
Pathogenic Microbiology (OCU requires Gen. Micro as prerequisite)
Introductory Psychology
Psychology Elective
Requires GRE (general) to take after Junior year. Click here for GRE info.
NOTE: Biomedical Sciences (B.S.) requires at least one semester in Organic Chemistry
Physician Associate Programs in Oklahoma:
OU College of Medicine, Physician Associate Program (OU Health Science Center)
Physical Therapy
Recommended OCU Degree: Biomedical Sciences (B.S.)
Prerequisites:
General Biology or Zoology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Gen Chem I
Physics I and II
Statistics
Introductory Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Requires GRE (general) to take after Junior year. Click here for GRE info.
NOTE: Biomedical Sciences (B.S.) requires two semesters of Gen. Chemistry and at least one semester in Organic Chemistry
Physical Therapy Programs in Oklahoma:
OU College of Allied Health, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (OU Health Science Center)
Veterinary Medicine
Recommended OCU Degree: Biology (B.S.) orCell and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
Prerequisites:
Biology* – 2 semesters
Gen Chem I and II
Org Chem I and II
Physics I and II
Microbiology*
Biochemistry*
Genetics*
*Appears on GRE (Biology subject test) to take after Junior year. Click here for GRE info.
Veterinary Medicine Programs in Oklahoma:
OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
Optometry
Recommended OCU Degree: Cell and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
Prerequisites:
Biology*
General Biology or Zoology
Gen Chem I and II*
Org Chem I and II*
Physics I and II*
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Statistics
Introductory Psychology
*Appears on OAT to take after Junior year. Click here for GRE info.
Additional Recommended Courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Experimental Psych, & Accounting
Optometry Programs in Oklahoma:
NSU College of Optometry
Biomedical Science (Ph.D.)
Recommended OCU Degree: Cell and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
Prerequisites:
Org Chem I and II
Biochemistry
One or more of the following: Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology
Requires GRE (general & some require Biology Subject) to take after Junior year. Click here for GRE info.
Additional Recommended Courses: Calculus, Physics, Undergraduate Research
Biomedical Science Programs in Oklahoma:
OU College of Medicine, Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (OU Health Science Center)
The above requirements are typical of many schools; individual schools may have additional requirements and/or recommendations.
Our gen ed requirements will typically meet requirements for English / Humanities / Languages, etc. – but confirm.
School websites often post minimum admission requirements plus data for students accepted.
Entrance Exams
Choose optimal time to take, based on when relevant classes will be completed, and leaving enough time to re-take exam if necessary (must know how long it takes to receive scores). Sign up early for preferred date at convenient location.
Additional Suggestions
Know the additional requirements / recommendations for admission besides coursework and entrance exams:
Shadowing?
Research?
Other?
Make sure to address these during semesters / summers prior to application!
