Preprofessional:
Although not required, we advise
students in all preprofessional areas to get a bachelor of
science degree before entering a professional school. All
areas listed below require Biology 160, English,
humanities, psychology, sociology, and speech. Contact the
appropriate preprofessional adviser for suggested electives
and requirements for specific schools at the earliest
convenience.
Prechiropractic
At least 90 credits to include
Biology 160, 285; Chemistry 115 and 116, 325, 326, 328,
329; Physics 203 and 204; English 101 and 102;
Communication 101; Psychology 110; plus 3 credits of social
sciences/humanities. Grades must be C or above. A bachelors
degree is required to practice in WI. and most other
states. Advisor: Dr. R. Bell (715)346-2159
Predental
Biology 285; Chemistry 114, 115, 116 (or
105 and 106), 325, 326, 328; Mathematics 101; Physics 203,
204; additional helpful courses: Biology 210, 314, 317,
333, 370; Psychology 260 or 315. Advisor: Dr. S. Van Horn
(715)346-2498
Premedical
Biology 160, 210, 285; Chemistry 114,
115, 116, (or 105 and 106), 325, 326, 328; Physics 203 and
204; Mathematics 111 or 120 or 355. Additional helpful
courses: Biology 314, 333, 370, 382, 498 (immunology);
Chemistry 365 or 260. Advisors: Dr. R. Schmitz
(715)346-2420 and Dr. S. Sepsenwol (715)346-4256
Premortuary
A minimum of at least 28 credits
including: Business 210; one year of chemistry; Mathematics
100. Advisor: Dr. R. Bell (715)346-2159
Preoptometry
Normally, at least 90 credits
including: Biology 160, 210, 317, 333; Chemistry 105 and
106 (or 115 and 116), 325, 326, 328; Math 111 and 355;
physics 203, 204; additional recommended courses are
Biology 285, 286; Chemistry 365; Psychology 110, 260.
Advisor: Dr. S. Van Horn (715)346-2498
Prephysician’s Assistant
Biology 160, 285,
286, 333; Chemistry 105/106, 220, 260; Psychology 110;
Mathematics 100. Advisor: Dr. S. Sepsenwol (715)346-4256
Preveterinary
Biology 160, 210; chemistry minor
with Chemistry 365 as the elective; Physics 203 and 204;
Mathematics 111 or 120, or 355; freshman English; 6 credits
of social science and humanities; additional helpful
courses include Biology 281 or 285, 333, 362, and 388. If
you are considering veterinary research, take at least some
of Biology 310, 314, 317, 382, 433, and 498 (both
immunology and recombinant DNA laboratory). Advisor: Dr. E.
Stern (715)346-4257
