Program Coordinator
Dr. Lewis Foster
Preparing for a Career in the Health Sciences
Students interested in careers in the health professions (dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science, physical therapy, etc.) should select a major as early as possible and work towards the bachelor’s degree. Some professional schools accept students with fewer than four years of college work, but most prefer students who possess the bachelor’s degree. Students should be familiar with the specific requirements of the professional school to which he/she plans to apply. Completion of these programs ay Martin Methodist College, however, does not assure admission to a particular professional program. Selection for admission to these programs is very competitive and is determined by the respective institution and programs according to their own criteria.
For assistance, contact the health sciences advisor. Requirements vary with the school and program, but the general requirements of most professional schools include the following: courses in addition to a strong liberal arts and sciences core:
| General Chemistry with laboratory |
8 hours
|
| Organic Chemistry with laboratory |
8 hours
|
| Biology with laboratory |
8 hours
|
| Physics with laboratory |
8 hours
|
Other suggested courses include:
| Human Anatomy and Physiology |
8 hours
|
| Microbiology |
4 hours
|
| Cell Biology |
4 hours
|
| Biochemistry |
3 hours
|
| Algebra/Trig or Calculus |
3-6 hours
|
| Statistics |
3 hours
|
Students interested in a major within the Division of Mathematics and Sciences should consult the appropriate Program Coordinator.
