Ohio State Program Prerequisites
Required Ohio State courses for admission into Ohio State health professional programs
Important:
- This is meant as a quick reference only. It is important to familiarize yourself with each college's admissions requirements by going directly to their web pages (hyperlinked below).
- Requirements for programs at other universities may vary.
Pre-Dentistry
- Anatomy 199 or 200
- Biochemistry 511
- Biology 113, 114
- Chemistry 121, 122, 123*
- Chemistry, Organic 251, 252*
- English 110, 367
- Microbiology 509
- Physics 111*
- Physiology 311 or EEOB 232
*Labs are required unless the lab course is taught separately
Advanced coursework, such as in anatomy and biochemistry, is recommended. See the School of Dentistry's web page for suggestions.
Pre-Medicine
- General chemistry: Chemistry 121,122,123
- Organic chemistry: Chemistry 251, 252, 253 – lectures & Chemistry 254, 255 – labs
- Introductory physics: Physics 111, 112, 113
- Biology 113, 114, and one additional advanced biological science class*
*Examples include Biochemistry 511*, Molecular Genetics 500, etc.
Note that completion of Math 148 is a prerequisite for the above course sequences. Many students, however, complete additional math courses (e.g., 150, 151, 152, etc.) as part of their undergraduate degree plans (often required for the major).
Recommended course work:
The OSU College of Medicine's Preparing for Medical School publication has suggestions for additional science and non-science course work, and is an excellent guide to the overall admissions process.
Pre-Optometry
- English 110
- Mathematics through 151
- Chemistry 121, 122, 123 (General Chemistry w/lab)
- Chemistry 251, 252 (Organic Chemistry)
- Biochemistry 511
- Physics 111, 112, 113 (w/lab)
- Biology 113, 114 (w/lab)
- Microbiology 509 (w/lab)
- Psychology 100
- Anatomy 199.01 (pre-requisite for Physiology)
- Physiology 311, 312
- Social Sciences (10 hours)
- Humanities (10 hours)
Pre-Pharmacy
- Anatomy 199 or EEOB 235
- Biology 113
- Chemistry 121, 122, 123 (general chemistry)
- Chemistry 251, 252, 253, 245-246 (or 254-255) (organic chemistry)
- Chemistry 211 or 221
- Math 150, 151, 152
- Microbiology 509
- Physics 111, 112, 113
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Mathematics through 150
- Chemistry 121, 122, 123 (general chemistry)
- Chemistry 251, 252 (organic chemistry)
- Biology 113, 114
- Microbiology 520, 521 (or Microbiology 509)
- Biochemistry 511
- Molecular Genetics 500
- Physics 111, 112
- English 110
- Social Science: 10 hours*
- Humanities: 10 hours*
- Electives: 10 hours
*Student is encouraged to fulfill this requirement by electing the courses required for the Bachelor of Science curriculum. Courses in communication, journalism, sociology, economics, and psychology are strongly recommended.
OSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Nursing (Graduate)
Master of Occupational Therapy Degree (Allied Medicine)
- Psychology 331
- Sociology 101
- Anatomy 199.04 or 200
- EEOB 232 or Physiology 311, 312
- English 304 or 367
- Statistics 135, 145, or 245
- Biology 101 or 113
OSU School of Allied Medical Professions
Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- Chemistry 121, 122
- Physics 111, 112
- Biology 113
- Psychology 100
- Psychology 340 or Allied Medicine 425 or Human Development and Family Science 364
- Allied Medicine 500 or Classics 210
- EEOB 232 or Physiology 311 and 312
- Edu PAES 500
- Anatomy 200
- Statistics 135 or 145
- Psychology 300 or Edu P&L 785 or Allied Med 680.01
OSU School of Allied Medical Professions
Masters of Science in Allied Medical Professions
- Musculoskeletal Systems
- Neurologic Rehabilitation
- Pediatric Rehabiliation
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Advanced Practice: Clinical Nutrition; coordinated graduate program in Medical Dietetics
- Education, Allied Health
- Management, Allied Health
- Coordinated graduate program in Medical Technology
OSU School of Allied Medical Professions
Public Health
- Master in Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Public Health Program for Experienced Professionals (MPHPEP)
- Master of Science (MS)
- Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)
- Master of Health Administration Program (MHA)
Ohio State undergraduate health professions degree programs
School of Allied Medicine
- Athletic Training
- Health Information Management & Systems
- Medical Dietetics
- Medical Terminology
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Health Science
OSU School of Allied Medical Professions
Dental Hygiene
OSU College of Dentistry: Dental Hygiene Program
