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Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite Courses:
- Biology/Anatomy: Twelve hours (three semesters) of laboratory and lecture-based biology (one anatomy course with laboratory or anatomy/physiology course with lab is required)
- At WKU, these courses are as follows:
- BIO 120/121, BIO 122/123, BIO 131, BIO 231
2. Chemistry: Two semesters of laboratory and lecture-based inorganic (general) chemistry (for science majors)
- At WKU, these courses are as follows:
- CHEM 120/121, CHEM 222/223
3. Physics: Two semesters of laboratory and lecture-based physics (for science majors)
- At WKU, these courses are as follows:
- PHYS 231/232 and PHYS 332/233 or (PHYS 201 and PHYS 202)
*** At least five of the above seven prerequisite science courses should be completed
by the end of the Fall 2012 semester (for applicants wishing to start Summer 2013).
4. Social/Behavioral Sciences: Six hours (psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, ethics, etc.)
5. Statistics: One semester statistics or research methods
Recommended Courses:
Medical Terminology as well as more common content areas in Biology and Exercise Science.
For any questions, please contact the respective department(s).
