The Prerequisite Course Work Includes the Following:
| Semester Hours | |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I and II (or one semester each of Anatomy and Physiology) |
8 |
| General Biology I | 4 |
| General Chemistry I and II | 8 |
| General Physics I and II | 8 |
| English (composition recommended) | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
Psychology (Child Psychology or Developmental Psychology recommended) |
3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
NOTE: All science courses require laboratory experience.
Physics can be algebra or calculus based.
Only grades of "C" or higher are acceptable. Higher grades are required for a competitive admission application. All prerequisite courses must be completed by June 1 of the year of proposed entrance. All science requirements must include laboratories, and courses for science majors are recommended.
A course equivalency guide for the College of Health Professions pre-requisites is available online. Please note that applicants are not required to attend any of the colleges listed on the guide. Prospective students will questions about pre-requisites should e-mail Student Admissions at admiss@upstate.edu .
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