Pre-Health Professions

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Pre-Health Professions Curriculum

Learn more About the Pre-Health Profession

Learn more about the Pre-Health Profession Program here at Saginaw Valley State University

Course of Study

In most cases, any major may be chosen. However, since the entrance requirements for professionals schools do vary, the following courses serve as minimum prerequisite courses for most schools. Consult with the Pre-Health Professions Advisor to choose an appropriate major and course of study.

CHEM 111 & 111L -- General Chemistry I Lecture & Lab
CHEM 112 & 112L -- General Chemistry II Lecture & Lab
CHEM 230 & 231 -- Organic Chemistry I Lecture & Lab
CHEM 330 & 331 -- Organic Chemistry II Lecture & Lab
BIOL 181 & 181L -- Ecology, Evolution, Diversity Lecture & Lab
BIOL 182 & 182L -- Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture & Lab
PHYS 111 & 111L -- General Physics I Lecture & Lab
PHYS 112 & 112L -- General Physics II Lecture & Lab
ENGL 111 -- Composition I
ENGL 212 -- Topics in Critical Writing

Students interested in any of the above pre-health programs should meet with the Pre-Health Professions Advisor no later than their first semester at SVSU.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SVSU offer all courses and advisement necessary to prepare for entrance into health professional schools?

YES! SVSU students can pursue all their prerequisite courses and are successful at gaining admission to the following schools: allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) medicine, dentistry, optometry, physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, anesthesiologist assistant, audiology, public health and naturopathic and oriental medicine.

What is the BEST undergraduate major for gaining admission to professional school?

ANY major is acceptable when applying to health professional schools provided the student has completed the necessary prerequisite courses.

Does SVSU have a dedicated advisor to assist me in taking the correct prerequisite classes for my chosen field?

YES! SVSU does indeed have a dedicated Pre-Health Professions Advisor to assist students with understanding both the academic and non-academic essentials needed to prepare a strong application for professional school.