Pre-Health in IB
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IB majors are highly competitive in gaining admission to professional schools, including medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, nursing, and pharmacy. After this additional schooling, jobs are numerous and bring a comfortable salary. While you can gain admission to a professional school via a wide variety of majors, many students choose to major in Integrative Biology because our courses prepare students well for the necessary admissions test (i.e. MCAT, DAT, GRE) and also provide a solid foundation for the demands of future schooling. Most pre-health requirements are either required for the IB major or can be used as advanced IB courses in the major. Therefore, very little course work outside the IB major is needed to fulfill the prerequisites for health programs.
As a pre-med student, IB allows me to explore all of biology. Many aspects of medicine are integrative and not constrained to the molecular or cellular level.
—Matt, IB graduate
For more information, please refer to the course listings and handouts below, or make an appointment with our advisors.
IB Curriculum Courses Generally Required for a Variety of Health Professional Schools
Introductory Courses
- IB 150 Organismal and Evolutionary Biology
- MCB 150 Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life
Core Courses
- IB 202 Anatomy and Physiology
- IB 203 Ecology
- IB 204 Genetics
- IB 302 Evolution
Suggested Advanced Courses
(1 in each of 2 areas; 14 hours minimum including at least 1 lab course*)
Area 1 Organismal and Evolutionary Biology
- IB 360 Evolution and Human Health
- IB 462 Mammalogy*
Area 2 Behavior, Ecology, and the Environment
- IB 329 Animal Behavior
- IB 361 Ecology and Human Health
- IB 430 Animal Behavior Lab*
- IB 432 Genes and Behavior
- IB 481 Vector-borne Diseases*
Area 3 Integrative Anatomy, Physiology, and Molecular Biology
- IB 303 Anatomy*
- IB 364 Genomics and Human Health
- IB 426 Environmental and Evolutionary Physiology of Animals
- IB 434 Physical Principles in Biology*
- IB 435 Critical Evaluation of Herbal Remedies
Additional Approved Advanced
- MCB 300 Microbiology
- MCB 450 Introductory Biochemistry
* Denotes course with laboratory or field component.
Pre-Health Professional School Requirements by Career Goal Built Into the IB Curriculum
This chart depicts how the requirements of the Integrative Biology curriculum meet or exceed the prerequisites for entrance into most health-related professional schools. However, it is still the students responsibility to look at specific requirements for the schools that they plan to apply to.
| Course | PA | MED | DENT | PHARM | RN | VET MED | OPT | CREDIT HOURS | IB CURRICULUM | WHAT IT FULFILLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB 150 & MCB 150 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | 8 | X | Foundational |
| Chemistry 102/103 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | 4 | X | Foundational |
| Chemistry 104/105 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | 4 | X | Foundational |
| Chemistry 232/233 | X | X | X | X | X | X | 6 | X | Foundational | |
| Orgo 2 CHEM 332 | SR | SR | X | Maybe | 4 | Elective or Minor | Minor/Option | |||
| Biochem MCB 450 | X | X | X | X | X | X | 3 | Optional ADV | ADV IB Option | |
| Microbio MCB 300 | X | X | X | X | Maybe | X | 3 | Optional ADV | ADV IB Option | |
| Microbio Lab MCB 301/101 | X | X | X | Maybe | 3 or 2 | Elective | Elective | |||
| Psychology 100 | X | SR | SR | X | X | X | 4 | Gen Ed | Gen Ed | |
| Sociology 100 | X | SR | SR | X | X | 4 | Gen Ed | Gen Ed | ||
| Physics 101 & 102 | X | X | X | X | 10 | X | Foundational | |||
| Genetics IB 204 | X | X | X | X | 4 | X | Core | |||
| Physiology IB 202 | X | X | X | X | X | 4 | X | Core | ||
| Human A&P I&II (MCB 244, 245, 246, 247) | X | May Prefer | X | X | 10 | Elective | Elective | |||
| Comparative Anat IB 303 | X | MAYBE | X | X | 4 | Optional ADV | ADV IB/A3/LAB | |||
| Calculus MATH 220 | X | 5 | X | Foundational | ||||||
| Statistics STATS 212 | X | X | X | X | X | X | 3 | X | Foundational | |
| Additional Specific Courses | CLCV 102 | FSHN 120 | CHEM 312 | |||||||
| Additional Specific Courses | HDFS 105 | CHEM 317 | ||||||||
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Additional Course Requirements Outside of the IB Curriculum by Career Goal
Physician Assistant Programs
Courses listed here are either an option within the advanced IB course requirement or will only count as elective credit outside of the standard IB curriculum. Reminder it is the responsibility of the student to double check all professional school requirements for the schools they plan to attend, as some schools have additional requirements not widely required therefore not outlined here.
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 244/245 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (Elective)
MCB 246/247 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 301 or 101 - Microbiology Lab (Elective)
CLCV 102 - Medical Terminology (8 Week Online Course) (Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
SOC 100 - Intro to Sociology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 244/245 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (Elective)
MCB 246/247 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 301 or 101 - Microbiology Lab (Elective)
CLCV 102 - Medical Terminology (8 Week Online Course) (Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
SOC 100 - Intro to Sociology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
Medical School
Courses listed here are either an option within the advanced IB course requirement or will only count as elective credit outside of the standard IB curriculum. Reminder it is the responsibility of the student to double check all professional school requirements for the schools they plan to attend, as some schools have additional requirements not widely required therefore not outlined here.
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
IB 303 - Comparative Anatomy (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (May be required for some programs) (Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
SOC 100 - Intro to Sociology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
IB 303 - Comparative Anatomy (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (May be required for some programs) (Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
SOC 100 - Intro to Sociology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
Dental School
Courses listed here are either an option within the advanced IB course requirement or will only count as elective credit outside of the standard IB curriculum. Reminder it is the responsibility of the student to double check all professional school requirements for the schools they plan to attend, as some schools have additional requirements not widely required therefore not outlined here.
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (Maybe required) (Elective)
Anatomy:
IB 303 - Comparative Anatomy (Optional Required Advanced Elective) OR
MCB 244/245 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
& MCB 246/247 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 301 or 101 - Microbiology Lab (Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
SOC 100 - Intro to Sociology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (Maybe required) (Elective)
Anatomy:
IB 303 - Comparative Anatomy (Optional Required Advanced Elective) OR
MCB 244/245 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
& MCB 246/247 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 301 or 101 - Microbiology Lab (Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
SOC 100 - Intro to Sociology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
Pharmacy School
Courses listed here are either an option within the advanced IB course requirement or will only count as elective credit outside of the standard IB curriculum. Reminder it is the responsibility of the student to double check all professional school requirements for the schools they plan to attend, as some schools have additional requirements not widely required therefore not outlined here.
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (Maybe required) (Elective)
MCB 244/245 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (Elective)
& MCB 246/247 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
SOC 100 - Intro to Sociology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
CMN 101 - Public Speaking (Elective)
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (Maybe required) (Elective)
MCB 244/245 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (Elective)
& MCB 246/247 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
SOC 100 - Intro to Sociology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
CMN 101 - Public Speaking (Elective)
Nursing School
Courses listed here are either an option within the advanced IB course requirement or will only count as elective credit outside of the standard IB curriculum. Reminder it is the responsibility of the student to double check all professional school requirements for the schools they plan to attend, as some schools have additional requirements not widely required therefore not outlined here.
MCB 244/245 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (Elective)
& MCB 246/247 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 301 or 101 - Microbiology Lab (Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
SOC 100 - Intro to Sociology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
FSHN 120 - Nutrition (Elective)
HDFS 105 - Intro to Human Development (Elective)
MCB 244/245 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (Elective)
& MCB 246/247 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 301 or 101 - Microbiology Lab (Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
SOC 100 - Intro to Sociology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
FSHN 120 - Nutrition (Elective)
HDFS 105 - Intro to Human Development (Elective)
Veterinary School
Courses listed here are either an option within the advanced IB course requirement or will only count as elective credit outside of the standard IB curriculum. Reminder it is the responsibility of the student to double check all professional school requirements for the schools they plan to attend, as some schools have additional requirements not widely required therefore not outlined here.
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
IB 303 - Comparative Anatomy (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Maybe required)
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (Maybe required)
Potentially Required (Some schools will accept Gen Chem I&II as inorganic chemistry)
CHEM 312 - Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 317 - Inorganic Chemistry Lab
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
IB 303 - Comparative Anatomy (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Maybe required)
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (Maybe required)
Potentially Required (Some schools will accept Gen Chem I&II as inorganic chemistry)
CHEM 312 - Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 317 - Inorganic Chemistry Lab
Optometry School
Courses listed here are either an option within the advanced IB course requirement or will only count as elective credit outside of the standard IB curriculum. Reminder it is the responsibility of the student to double check all professional school requirements for the schools they plan to attend, as some schools have additional requirements not widely required therefore not outlined here.
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
IB 303 - Comparative Anatomy (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 301 or 101 - Microbiology Lab (Maybe required) (Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
MCB 450 - Biochemistry (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
IB 303 - Comparative Anatomy (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 300 - Microbiology (Optional Required Advanced Elective)
MCB 301 or 101 - Microbiology Lab (Maybe required) (Elective)
PSYC 100 - Intro to Psychology (Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed)
Examples of Typical Semester Course Sequences by Career Goal
Integrative Biology offers a strong foundation of biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, genetics, and more, making it a great options when it comes to a wide variety of medically related career fields.
Below we have a few sample course sequences for some specific medical professional careers. These sample sequences were created to highlight the general additional requirements for admissions to each specific professional school and to give a general timeline to get there.
Keep in mind that there are other variables that may change your academic plan such as minors, double majors, major changes, or being a transfer student. If you fall into that category please consult your academic advisor and consider making a multi-semester plan. Additionally, be aware that it is the responsibility of the student to double check all professional school requirements for the schools they plan to attend, as some schools have additional requirements not outlined on the plan.
- IB Advising
IB + Medical School
Year One
| Semester 1: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 2: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 | IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 |
| CHEM 101 or CHEM 102 & 103 | 3-4 | CHEM 102 & 103 or CHEM 104 & 105 | 4 |
| MATH 112, MATH 115, MATH 220/1, or RHET 105 | 3-5 | MATH 115, MATH 220/1, STATS 212 or RHET 105 | 3-5 |
| PSYC 100 or SOC 100 | 4 | PSYC 100, SOC 100, or LOTE | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 14-16hrs | Total Hours: | 13-16hrs |
Year Two
| Semester 3: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 4: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 203 Ecology (Adv. Comp) | 4 | IB 202 Physiology | 4 |
| IB 204 Genetics | 4 | IB 203 Evolution | 4 |
| CHEM 104 & 105 or CHEM 232 | 4 | CHEM 232 or CHEM 233 | 2-4 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3-4 | Stats 212, Math 220, Gen Ed, or Elective | 3-5 |
| Total Hours: | 15-16hrs | Total Hours: | 13-17hrs |
Year Three
| Semester 5: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 6: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 303 Anatomy (A3, Adv LAB) | 4 | MCB 450 (Adv. IB) | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | 5 | PHYS 102 | 5 |
| Gen Ed or CHEM 332 | 3-4 | Gen Ed or LOTE | 3-4 |
| Gen Ed, LOTE, or Elective | 3-4 | Gen Ed or Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 14-16hrs | Total Hours: | 14-15hrs |
Year Four
| Semester 7: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 8: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced IB Course | 3-4 | Advanced IB Course | 3 |
| Advanced IB Course | 3-4 | Gen Ed or Adv CHEM (Minor) | 3 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 12-14hrs | Total Hours: | 12hrs |
IB + Physician Assistant
IB Pre-Physician Assistant Sample Sequence
Year One
| Semester 1: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 2: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 | IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 |
| CHEM 101 or CHEM 102 & 103 | 3-4 | CHEM 102 & 103 or CHEM 104 & 105 | 4 |
| MATH 112, MATH 115, MATH 220/1, or RHET 105 | 3-5 | MATH 115, MATH 220/1, STATS 212 or RHET 105 | 3-5 |
| PSYC 100 or SOC 100 | 4 | PSYC 100, SOC 100, or LOTE | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 14-16hrs | Total Hours: | 13-16hrs |
Year Two
| Semester 3: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 4: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 203 Ecology (Adv. Comp) | 4 | IB 202 Physiology | 4 |
| IB 204 Genetics | 4 | IB 203 Evolution | 4 |
| CHEM 104 & 105 or CHEM 232 | 4 | CHEM 232 & 233 or Elective | 3-6 |
| CHEM 233, Gen Ed or Elective | 3-4 | Gen Ed or Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15-16hrs | Total Hours: | 14-17hrs |
Year Three
| Semester 5: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 6: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced IB Course | 3-4 | MCB 450 (Adv. IB) | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | 5 | PHYS 102 | 5 |
| MCB 244/245 (Human A&P) | 5 | MCB 246/247 (Human A&P) | 5 |
| Gen Ed, LOTE, or Elective | 3-4 | Gen Ed or Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 14-18hrs | Total Hours: | 16hrs |
Year Four
| Semester 7: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 8: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced IB Course | 3 | Advanced IB LAB Course | 4 |
| MCB 300 or MCB 100 | 3 | MCB 301 or MCB 101 | 2-3 |
| Adv. IB Course or Elective | 3 | CLCV 102 (ONL) | 3 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 12-14hrs | Total Hours: | 12-13hrs |
IB + Dental School
Year One
| Semester 1: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 2: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 | IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 |
| CHEM 101 or CHEM 102 & 103 | 3-4 | CHEM 102 & 103 or CHEM 104 & 105 | 4 |
| MATH 112, MATH 115, MATH 220/1, or RHET 105 | 3-5 | MATH 115, MATH 220/1, STATS 212 or RHET 105 | 3-5 |
| PSYC 100 or SOC 100 | 4 | PSYC 100, SOC 100, or LOTE | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 14-16hrs | Total Hours: | 13-16hrs |
Year Two
| Semester 3: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 4: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 203 Ecology (Adv. Comp) | 4 | IB 202 Physiology | 4 |
| IB 204 Genetics | 4 | IB 203 Evolution | 4 |
| CHEM 104 & 105 or CHEM 232 | 4 | CHEM 232 & 233 or CHEM 332 | 4-6 |
| CHEM 233, Gen Ed, or Elective | 2-3 | Gen Ed or Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 14-15hrs | Total Hours: | 15-17hrs |
Year Three
| Semester 5: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 6: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 303 Anatomy (A3, Adv LAB) | 4 | MCB 450 (Adv. IB) | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | 5 | PHYS 102 | 5 |
| Gen Ed or CHEM 332 | 3-4 | Gen Ed or LOTE | 3-4 |
| Gen Ed, LOTE, or Elective | 3-4 | Gen Ed or Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 14-16hrs | Total Hours: | 14-15hrs |
Year Four
| Semester 7: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 8: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCB 300 (Adv. IB) | 3 | Advanced IB Course | 3-4 |
| Advanced IB Course or Elective | 3-4 | Gen Ed or Adv CHEM (Minor) | 3 |
| MCB 301, 101 (2hrs), Gen Ed, or Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 12-13hrs | Total Hours: | 12-13hrs |
IB + Genetic Counseling
Year One
| Semester 1: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 2: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 | IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 |
| CHEM 101 or CHEM 102 & 103 | 3-4 | CHEM 102 & 103 or CHEM 104 & 105 | 4 |
| MATH 112, MATH 115, MATH 220/1, or RHET 105 | 3-5 | MATH 115, MATH 220/1, STATS 212 or RHET 105 | 3-5 |
| PSYC 100 or LOTE | 4 | PSYC 100 or LOTE | 3-4 |
| Total Hours: | 14-16hrs | Total Hours: | 13-16hrs |
Year Two
| Semester 3: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 4: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 203 Ecology (Adv. Comp) | 4 | IB 202 Physiology | 4 |
| IB 204 Genetics | 4 | IB 203 Evolution | 4 |
| CHEM 104 & 105 or CHEM 232 | 4 | CHEM 232 & 233 | 4-6 |
| CHEM 233, Gen Ed, or Elective | 2-3 | Gen Ed or Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 14-15hrs | Total Hours: | 15-17hrs |
Year Three
| Semester 5: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 6: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced IB Course | 3-4 | MCB 450 (Adv. IB) | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | 5 | PHYS 102 | 5 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3 | Gen Ed or LOTE | 3-4 |
| Gen Ed, LOTE, or Elective | 3-4 | Gen Ed or Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 14-16hrs | Total Hours: | 14-15hrs |
Year Four
| Semester 7: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 8: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADV Genetics Course: MCB 316 | 4 | Advanced IB Course: IB 432 (A2) | 3 |
| Advanced IB Course or Elective | 3-4 | Advanced IB Course: IB 416 | 3 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 13-14hrs | Total Hours: | 12hrs |
IB + Forensic Science (Pathology)
Year One
| Semester 1: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 2: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 | IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 |
| CHEM 101 or CHEM 102 & 103 | 3-4 | CHEM 102 & 103 or CHEM 104 & 105 | 4 |
| MATH 112, MATH 115, MATH 220/1, or RHET 105 | 3-5 | MATH 115, MATH 220/1, STATS 212 or RHET 105 | 3-5 |
| PSYC 100 or SOC 100 | 4 | PSYC 100, SOC 100, or LOTE | 3-4 |
| Total Hours: | 14-16hrs | Total Hours: | 13-17hrs |
Year Two
| Semester 3: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 4: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 203 Ecology (Adv. Comp) | 4 | IB 202 Physiology | 4 |
| IB 204 Genetics | 4 | IB 203 Evolution | 4 |
| CHEM 104 & 105 or CHEM 232 | 4 | CHEM 232 or CHEM 233 or CHEM 332 | 2-4 |
| CHEM 233, Gen Ed, or Elective | 3-4 | SOC 275 Criminology | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15-16hrs | Total Hours: | 13-15hrs |
Year Three
| Semester 5: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 6: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 303 Anatomy (A3, Adv LAB) | 4 | MCB 450 (Adv. IB) | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | 5 | PHYS 102 | 5 |
| Gen Ed or CHEM 332 | 3-4 | Gen Ed or LOTE | 3-4 |
| Gen Ed, LOTE, or Elective | 3-4 | ANTH 246 Forensic Science | 4 |
| Total Hours: | 14-17hrs | Total Hours: | 15-16hrs |
Year Four
| Semester 7: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 8: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced IB Course | 3-4 | Advanced IB Course: IB 481 (A2, LAB, SP Even) | 3-4 |
| Advanced IB Course | 3-4 | Gen Ed or Adv CHEM (Minor) | 3 |
| SOC 375 Criminal Justice | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 12-14hrs | Total Hours: | 12-13hrs |
IBH + Medical School
IB Honors Pre-Med Sample Sequence
Year One
| Semester 1: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 2: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 | IB 150 or MCB 150 | 4 |
| CHEM 101 or CHEM 102 & 103 | 3-4 | CHEM 102 & 103 or CHEM 104 & 105 | 4 |
| MATH 112, MATH 115, MATH 220/1, or RHET 105 | 3-5 | MATH 115, MATH 220/1, or RHET 105 | 3-5 |
| Gen Ed, PSYC 100, or SOC 100 | 3-4 | Gen Ed, PSYC 100, or SOC 100 | 3-4 |
| Total Hours: | 13-17hrs | Total Hours: | 14-17hrs |
Year Two
| Semester 3: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 4: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 270 | 5 | IB 271 | 5 |
| CHEM 232 & 233 | 6 | Elective, MATH 231 or IB 494 (SP Even) | 4 |
| IB 303 Anatomy | 4 | CHEM 332 | 4 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Hours: | 15hrs | Total Hours: | 16hrs |
Year Three
| Semester 5: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 6: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 372 | 5 | Advanced IB Course | 3 |
| PHYS 101 or PHYS 211 | 4-5 | PHYS 102 or PHYS 212 | 4-5 |
| MCB 450 | 3 | Elective or IB 494 (SP Even) | 3-4 |
| Gen Ed, Elective, or IB 390 | 3 | Elective or IB 390 | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15-16hrs | Total Hours: | 13-14hrs |
Year Four
| Semester 7: Fall Courses | Hours | Semester 8: Spring Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced IB Course | 3-4 | Elective or IB 494 (SP Even) | 3-4 |
| 400 Level Stats | 4 | Elective ADV PHYS (if needed) | 3-4 |
| IB 490 | 3 | ADV CHEM (Minor), Gen Ed, or Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed or Elective | 3 | IB 490 | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 13-14hrs | Total Hours: | 12-14hrs |
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