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The liberal arts curriculum at Marietta College provides an ideal framework for the pre-professional preparation needed for entry into a variety of health fields. Graduate programs seek students who not only have a sound education in the basic sciences, but who also have developed communication skills and have foundations in the humanities and social sciences.

Although most pre-health professions students at Marietta major in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Health Science students can select other majors as well. Because some students later decide not to pursue a career in the health professions, a major should be chosen on the basis of genuine interest. Although most graduate programs do not specify a preference for a particular major, they do require that the student complete a certain core group of courses. The curricular tracks listed below when coupled with a major will meet the admissions requirements of most graduate programs.

However, because the requirements vary among schools and according to the type of health profession, pre-health professions students should seek advice about course selection from their academic advisor. Completing certain of these courses by the spring of the junior year will help prepare students adequately for the national admission examinations (MCAT, DAV, VAT, or GRE).

Pre-Medical/Dental Track

 

The Pre-Medical/Dental (Med/Dnt) track can be completed in conjunction with any major. To complete the Pre-Med/Dental track, 57 credit hours selected from the following courses must be completed. Courses can also count toward the requirements of the GE curriculum or major in which the student is enrolled; however, the track as a whole cannot be used to fulfill a GE requirement as a minor or subject area concentration.

Courses required for completion of the Pre-Med/Dent Track:

Biology 101Modern Biology3 credit hours
Biology 105Introduction to Biology Lab I1 credit hour
Biology 131Introduction to Cell Biology3 credit hours
Biology 106Introduction to Biology Lab II1 credit hour
Biology 203 or Biolgy 204Human Physiology or Animal Physiology3 credit hours
Biology 212Human Anatomy4 credit hours
Biology 401/Sports Medicine 401Advanced Human Anatomy3 credit hours
Chemistry 131General Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 133General Chemistry I Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 132General Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 134General Chemistry II Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 303Organic Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 305Organic Chemistry I Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 304Organic Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 306Organic Chemistry II Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 420Biochemistry I3 credit hours
Math 125Calculus I3 credit hours
Physics 211 or Physics 221College Physics I or Gen. Physics I4 credit hours
Physics 212 or Physics 222College Physics II or Gen. Physics II4 credit hours
Psychology 101Introduction to Psychology3 credit hours
Sociology 101Introduction to Sociology3 credit hours
Writing 102College Composition3 credit hours

 

Pre-Optometry Track

The Pre-Optometry (Opt) track can be completed in conjunction with any major. To complete the Pre-Opt track, 73-74 credit hours selected from the following courses must be completed. Courses can also count toward the requirements of the GE curriculum or major in which the student is enrolled; however, the track as a whole cannot be used to fulfill a GE requirement as a minor or subject area concentration.

Courses required for completion of the Pre-Opt Track:

Biology 101Modern Biology3 credit hours
Biology 105Introduction to Biology Lab I1 credit hour
Biology 131Introduction to Cell Biology3 credit hours
Biology 106Introduction to Biology Lab II1 credit hour
Biology 203Human Physiology3 credit hours
Biology 212Human Anatomy4 credit hours
Biology 310Developmental Biology4 credit hours
Biology 330 or Chemistry 420Genetics or Biochemistry I3 credit hours
Biology 331Molecular Biology Lab1 credit hour
Biology 401Advanced Human Anatomy3 credit hours
Chemistry 131General Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 133General Chemistry I Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 132General Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 134General Chemistry II Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 303Organic Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 305Organic Chemistry I Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 304Organic Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 306Organic Chemistry II Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 420Biochemistry I3 credit hours
Math 125Calculus I3 credit hours
Math 223 or Psychology 285Statistics for Natural & Social Sciences or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences3 credit hours
Physics 211 or Physics 221College Physics I or Gen. Physics I4 credit hours
Physics 212 or Physics 222College Physics II or Gen. Physics II4 credit hours
Psychology 101Introduction to Psychology3 credit hours
Sociology 101Introduction to Sociology3 credit hours
Writing 102College Composition3 credit hours
Sports Medicine 401Advanced Human Anatomy3 credit hours
Pre-Occupational Therapy Track

The Pre-Occupational Therapy (OT) track can be completed in conjunction with any major. To complete the Pre-OT track, 64 credit hours selected from the following courses must be completed. Courses can also count toward the requirements of the GE curriculum or major in which the student is enrolled; however, the track as a whole cannot be used to fulfill a GE requirement as a minor or subject area concentration.

Courses required for completion of the Pre-OT Track:

Biology 101Modern Biology3 credit hours
Biology 105Introduction to Biology Lab I1 credit hour
Biology 131Introduction to Cell Biology3 credit hours
Biology 106Introduction to Biology Lab II1 credit hour
Biology 203 or 204Human Physiology or Animal Physiology3 credit hours
Biology 212Human Anatomy4 credit hours
Biology 401/Sports Medicine 401Advanced Human Anatomy3 credit hours
Chemistry 131General Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 133General Chemistry I Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 132General Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 134General Chemistry II Lab1 credit hour
Math 223 or Psychology 285Statistics for Natural & Social Sciences or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences3 credit hours
Math 121 or 125Precalculus Math or Calculus I3 credit hours
Physics 211College Physics I4 credit hours
Psychology 101Introduction to Psychology3 credit hours
Psychology 206Child Development3 credit hours
Psychology 207Adolescence3 credit hours
Psychology 350Abnormal Psychology3 credit hours
Sociology 101Introduction to Sociology3 credit hours
Sports Medicine 101Medical Terminology1 credit hour
Sports Medicine 325Physiology of Exercise3 credit hours
Writing 307Technical Writing3 credit hours
Pre-Physician Assistant Track

The Pre-Physician Assistant (PA) track can be completed in conjunction with any major. To complete the Pre-PA track, 53 credit hours selected from the following courses must be completed. Courses can also count toward the requirements of the GE curriculum or major in which the student is enrolled; however, the track as a whole cannot be used to fulfill a GE requirement as a minor or subject area concentration.

Courses required for completion of the Pre-PA Track:

Biology 101Modern Biology3 credit hours
Biology 105Introduction to Biology Lab I1 credit hour
Biology 131Introduction to Cell Biology3 credit hours
Biology 106Introduction to Biology Lab II1 credit hour
Biology 202General Microbiology4 credit hours
Biology 203 or 204Human Physiology or Animal Physiology3 credit hours
Biology 212Human Anatomy4 credit hours
Biology 401/Sports Medicine 401Advanced Human Anatomy3 credit hours
Biology 309, 310, 330, 340 or 430Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Toxicology or Immunology3-4 credit hours
Chemistry 131General Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 133General Chemistry Lab I1 credit hour
Chemistry 132General Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 134General Chemistry Lab II1 credit hour
Chemistry 303/305 or 304/306Organic Chemistry I/Lab or Organic Chemistry II/Lab4 credit hours
Math 223 or Psychology 285Statistics for Natural & Social Sciences or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences3 credit hours
Psychology 101Introduction to Psychology3 credit hours
Psychology 206, 207, 350 or 375Child Development, Adolescence, Abnormal Psychology or Health Psychology3 credit hours
Sports Medicine 101Medical Terminology1 credit hour
Pre-Pharmacy Track

The Pre-Pharmacy (Phm) track can be completed in conjunction with any major. To complete the Pre-Phm track, 67 credit hours selected from the following courses must be completed. Courses can also count toward the requirements of the GE curriculum or major in which the student is enrolled; however, the track as a whole cannot be used to fulfill a GE requirement as a minor or subject area concentration.

Courses required for completion of the Pre-Phm Track:

Biology 101Modern Biology3 credit hours
Biology 105Introduction to Biology Lab I1 credit hour
Biology 131Introduction to Cell Biology3 credit hours
Biology 106Introduction to Biology Lab II1 credit hour
Biology 202General Microbiology4 credit hours
Biology 203Human Physiology3 credit hours
Biology 212Human Anatomy4 credit hours
Communication 203Fundamentals of Oral Communication3 credit hours
Chemistry 131General Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 133General Chemistry I Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 132General Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 134General Chemistry II Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 303Organic Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 305Organic Chemistry I Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 304Organic Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 306Organic Chemistry II Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 420Biochemistry I3 credit hours
Math 125Calculus I3 credit hours
Math 223 or Psychology 285Statistics for Natural & Social Sciences or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences3 credit hours
Physics 211 or Physics 221College Physics I or Gen. Physics I4 credit hours
Physics 212 or Physics 222College Physics II or Gen. Physics II4 credit hours
Psychology 101Introduction to Psychology3 credit hours
Sociology 101Introduction to Sociology3 credit hours
Writing 102College Composition3 credit hours
Sports Medicine 401Advanced Human Anatomy3 credit hours
Economics 211Principles of Microeconomics3 credit hours
Pre-Physical Therapy Track

The Pre-Physical Therapy (PT) track can be completed in conjunction with any major. To complete the Pre-PT track, 49 credit hours selected from the following courses must be completed. Courses can also count toward the requirements of the GE curriculum or major in which the student is enrolled; however, the track as a whole cannot be used to fulfill a GE requirement as a minor or subject area concentration.

Courses required for completion of the Pre-PT Track:

Biology 101Modern Biology3 credit hours
Biology 105Introduction to Biology Lab I1 credit hour
Biology 131Introduction to Cell Biology3 credit hours
Biology 106Introduction to Biology Lab II1 credit hour
Biology 203 or Biolgy 204Human Physiology or Animal Physiology3 credit hours
Biology 212Human Anatomy4 credit hours
Biology 401/Sports Medicine 401Advanced Human Anatomy3 credit hours
Chemistry 131General Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 133General Chemistry I Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 132General Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 134General Chemistry II Lab1 credit hour
Math 223 or Psychology 285Statistics for Natural & Social Sciences or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences3 credit hours
Math 125Calculus I3 credit hours
Physics 211 or Physics 221College Physics I or Gen. Physics I4 credit hours
Physics 212 or Physics 222College Physics II or Gen. Physics II4 credit hours
Psychology 101Introduction to Psychology3 credit hours
Psychology 206, 207, 350 or 375Child Development, Adolescence, Abnormal Psychology or Health Psychology3 credit hours
Sociology 101Introduction to Sociology3 credit hours
Sports Medicine 101Medical Terminology1 credit hour
Sports Medicine 325Physiology of Exercise3 credit hours
Writing 102College Composition3 credit hours
Pre-Veterinary Track

The Pre-Veterinary (Vet) track can be completed in conjunction with any major. To complete the Pre-Vet track, 64 credit hours selected from the following courses must be completed. Courses can also count toward the requirements of the GE curriculum or major in which the student is enrolled; however, the track as a whole cannot be used to fulfill a GE requirement as a minor or subject area concentration.

Courses required for completion of the Pre-Vet Track:

Biology 101Modern Biology3 credit hours
Biology 105Introduction to Biology Lab I1 credit hour
Biology 131Introduction to Cell Biology3 credit hours
Biology 106Introduction to Biology Lab II1 credit hour
Biology 202General Microbiology4 credit hours
Biology 203Human Physiology3 credit hours
Biology 212Human Anatomy4 credit hours
Biology 330Genetics3 credit hours
Biology 401/Sports Medicine 401Advanced Human Anatomy3 credit hours
Chemistry 131General Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 133General Chemistry I Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 132General Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 134General Chemistry II Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 303Organic Chemistry I3 credit hours
Chemistry 305Organic Chemistry I Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 304Organic Chemistry II3 credit hours
Chemistry 306Organic Chemistry II Lab1 credit hour
Chemistry 420Biochemistry I3 credit hours
Math 223 or Psychology 285Statistics for Natural & Social Sciences or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences3 credit hours
Physics 211 or Physics 221College Physics I or Gen. Physics I4 credit hours
Physics 212 or Physics 222College Physics II or Gen. Physics II4 credit hours
Psychology 101Introduction to Psychology3 credit hours
Sociology 101Introduction to Sociology3 credit hours