Allopathic Medicine

• For more information see the American Association of Medical Colleges
• Application service: AMCAS, TMDSAS (most Texas schools)
• Entrance exam: MCAT
• Consider subscribing to MSAR (through AAMC.org) for detailed information about different medical programs

Commonly required courses:

• Two semesters of general biology (+ labs)
• Two semesters of general physics (+labs)
• Two semesters of general chemistry (+labs)
• Two semesters of organic chemistry (+labs)
• One semester of biochemistry
• Two semesters of math (usually including Calculus I and Statistics)
• Two semesters of English composition courses
• Commonly recommended courses:
• Psychology, second semester of biochemistry, upper level biology courses including genetics, microbiology, cell biology, etc., public speaking, sociology

Osteopathic Medicine

• See the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine for more information
• Application service: AACOMAS, TMDSAS (for some Texas schools)
• Entrance exam: MCAT

Commonly required courses:

• Two semesters of general biology (+ labs)
• Two semesters of general physics (+labs)
• Two semesters of general chemistry (+labs)
• Two semesters of organic chemistry (+labs)
• One semester of biochemistry
• Two semesters of math (usually including Calculus I and Statistics)
• Two semesters of English composition courses

Dental Medicine

• For more information see the ADEA
• Application service: AADSAS (Associated American Dental School Application Service); TMDSAS (for some Texas schools)
• Entrance Exam: DAT
• See ADEA dental school map for information about specific programs

Commonly required courses:

• Two semesters of general biology (+ labs)
• Two semesters of general physics (+labs)
• Two semesters of general chemistry (+labs)
• Two semesters of organic chemistry (+labs)
• One semester of biochemistry
• Two semesters of math (usually including Calculus I and Statistics)
• Two semesters of English composition courses

Physician's Assistant (PA)

• PA programs vary with respect to their required prerequisite coursework. Be sure to check the requirements of individual programs.
• For more information see: aapa.org
• Application Service: CASPA
• Entrance exam: GRE
• PA programs often require a certain number of formal hours of hands-on healthcare experience. Please check the requirements of individual programs.

Commonly required courses:

• General Chemistry I & II (+labs)
• Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Other commonly required courses:
• Behavioral sciences
• Math and statistics
• Genetics
• Other upper-level biology courses
• English Composition

Physical Therapy

• For more information see the American Physical Therapy Association apta.org
• Application service: PTCAS
• Entrance exam: GRE
• See the CAPTE directory for information about individual schools
• PT programs often require a certain number of volunteer or paid work hours under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Check the requirements of individual schools.

Commonly required courses:

• Anatomy / A&P 1 with lab
• Physiology / A&P 2 with lab
• Biology 1 (not botany or zoology)
• Biology 2 (not botany or zoology)
• General Chemistry 1 with lab
• General Chemistry 2 with lab
• General Physics 1 with lab
• General Physics 2 with lab
• Psychology
• Statistics

Veterinary Medicine

• For more information see the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Application service: VMCAS
• Entrance exam: GRE, some schools require Biology GRE; MCAT accepted at some schools
• See this document for more information about prerequisites at individual schools

Commonly required courses:

• Gen chem
• Gen physics
• Gen biology
• Biochemistry
• English composition
• Math (calculus I and statistics)
• Sometimes required: Animal science
• Recommended course: Anatomy and Physiology