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 (linked below).
- Requirements for programs at other universities may vary.
- Semester course numbers are listed in parentheses
Pre-Dentistry
- Anatomy 199 (2300) or 200 (3300) (or EEOB 2510)
- Biochemistry 511 (4511)
- Biology 113 (1113), 114 (1114)
- Chemistry 121, 122, 123* (1210, 1220)
- Chemistry, Organic 251, 252* (2510, 2520)
- English 110 (1110), 367 (2367)
- Microbiology 509 (4000)
- Physics 111* (1200)
- Physiology 311 (3101) & 312 (3102) or EEOB 232 (2520)
*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 (1210, 1220)
- Organic chemistry: Chemistry 251, 252, 253 (2510, 2520) – lectures & Chemistry 254 (2540), 255 (2550) – labs
- Introductory physics: Physics 111, 112, 113 (1200, 1201)
- Biology 113 (1113), 114 (1114), and one additional advanced biological science class*
- Biochemistry 511 (4511)
- Anatomy 199 (2300) or Anatomy 200 (3300) or EEOB 235 (2510)
* If one or both introductory biology courses are taken in quarters. Examples include Molecular Genetics 500 (4500), Microbiology 509 (4000), etc.
Note that completion of Math 148 (1148) or higher is a prerequisite for the above course sequences. Many students, however, complete additional math courses (e.g., 1149, 1151, 1152, 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 [pdf] 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 (1110)
- Mathematics through 151 (1151)
- Chemistry 121, 122, 123 (1210, 1220)
- Chemistry 251, 252 (2510, 2520)
- Biochemistry 511 (4511)
- Physics 111, 112, 113 (1200, 1201)
- Biology 113 (1113), 114 (1114)
- Microbiology 509 (4000)
- Psychology 100 (1100)
- Physiology 311 (3101), 312 (3102)
- Social Sciences (10 hours quarters, 7 hours semesters)
- Humanities (10 hours, 7 hours semesters)
Pre-Pharmacy
- Anatomy 199 (2300) or Anatomy 200 (3300) or EEOB 235 (2510)
- Biology 113 (1113)
- Chemistry 121, 122, 123 (1210, 1220)
- Chemistry 251, 252, 253 (2510, 2520) lectures; 245,246 or 254 (2540), 255 (2550) labs
- Math 150, 151, 152 (1151)
- Microbiology 509 (4000)
- Physics 111, 112, 113 (1200, 1201)
- (Statistics 1450)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Mathematics through 150 (1150)
- Chemistry 121, 122, 123 (1210, 1220)
- Chemistry 251, 252 (2510, 2520)
- Biology 113 (1113), 114 (1114)
- Microbiology 520 and 521 (4100) or Microbiology 509 (4000)
- Biochemistry 511 (4511)
- Molecular Genetics 500 (4500)
- Physics 111, 112 (1200, 1201)
- English 110 (1110)
- Social Science: 10 hours (7 hours)*
- Humanities: 10 hours (7 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
- Psychology 331 (3331)
- Sociology 101 (1101)
- Anatomy 199.04 (2300) or 200 (3300)
- EEOB 232 (2520) or Physiology 311 (3101), 312 (3102)
- English 304 (3304) or 367 (2367)
- Statistics 135 (1350), 145 (1450), 218 (2480), or 245 (2450) or Psychology 220 (2220)
- Biology 101 (1101) or 113 (1113)
- Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 2500
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- Chemistry 121, 122 (1210, 1220)
- Physics 111, 112 (1200, 1201)
- Biology 113 (1113) NOTE: students planning to enter the program in Summer 2015 or later should plan to take a full year of biology, Biology 1113 and 1114
- Psychology 100 (1100)
- Psychology 340 (3340) or Allied Medicine 425 (3500) or Human Development and Family Science 364 (2400) or KNPE 2542
- EEOB 232 (2520) or Physiology 311 (3101) and 312 (3102)
- KNHES 5500 (prerequisite: Junior standing or above)
- Anatomy 200 (3300)
- Statistics 135 (1350) or 145 (1450) or Psychology 300 (2300) or EDUPL 785 (6625) or HTHRHSC 680.01 (5900)
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Masters of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- 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
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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 Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Athletic Training
- Health Information Management & Systems
- Medical Dietetics
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Health Sciences
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Dental Hygiene
OSU College of Dentistry: Dental Hygiene Program
