Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry Option

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Embark On Your Journey From the Classroom to the Clinic

Whether you aspire to create beautiful smiles or become a real-life Meredith Grey, pursue your path with the Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry Option for the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree.

You鈥檒l get the academic background, skills, and experience to succeed in graduate school and embark on a fulfilling career in the medical or dental field.听

The 51福利社 Pre-Med and Pre-Dentistry Option is designed to help you meet the prerequisites and demands of medical or dental school, providing a strong foundation in biology with supporting courses in general chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and physics.

You鈥檒l also gain valuable practical experience through internships, volunteer work, or shadowing opportunities in medical or dental settings, which will strengthen your graduate school applications.

At 51福利社, you鈥檒l thrive in a supportive, collaborative learning environment that promotes academic and professional growth.

We offer personalized advising throughout your studies to ensure you stay on track with the specific courses and activities needed for your future career in medicine or dentistry.

Curriculum & Requirements

Why Study at the Region's Polytechnic?

Get a hands-on education, real-world experience, and personalized support from faculty so you can launch your career with confidence.

Research Opportunities

Research Opportunities

Lead independent research projects and present your findings at scientific conferences.

Career Connections

Career Connections

Network with industry leaders and alumni thriving in diverse biological sciences fields.

Applied Learning

Applied Learning

Engage in fieldwork, internships, and research projects that bring biology to life.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Use modern labs and equipment that prepare you for real-world challenges.

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Expert Faculty

Expert Faculty

Learn from experienced professors who are passionate about teaching and research.

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Where Our Graduates Work

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Providence Health & Services
  • Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  • Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
"Whether you鈥檙e interested in fisheries, looking at plants, soils, or mammalian life evolution, there鈥檚 a professor here doing research that would be within your interests." 鈥� Rachel Pentico '21

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Biology Major with Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry Option, Bachelor of Science (BS)

This curriculum is recommended for students planning a career in medicine or dentistry. The schedule of classes is designed to prepare students for the aptitude examination (MCAT 辞谤听DAT) which is taken during a student鈥檚 junior or early senior year. Students interested in other health care professions (e.g., physical therapy, physician鈥檚 assistant) need to see a department advisor to plan a curriculum.

Graduation Requirements:听complete the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Major Field Test for Biology.

Grade Requirements:听a cumulative GPA 鈮�2.0 for all courses in student鈥檚 curriculum in Biology.

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Required Biology Courses

& 		BIOLOGY I
and BIOLOGY I LAB		5

& 		BIOLOGY II
and BIOLOGY II LAB		5

& 		BIOLOGY III
and BIOLOGY III LAB		5

& 		BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
and BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION LAB		3
FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETICS5
Choose one of the following5

& 
MICROBIOLOGY
and MICROBIOLOGY LAB

& 
BOTANY
and BOTANY LAB

& 
INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
and INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY LAB

& 
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
and VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY LAB
Choose one of the following5
CELL BIOLOGY
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Choose one of the following4-5

& 
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY III
and HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY III LAB
PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
PRINCIPLES OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY
Required supporting courses
PRE-MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY AND PHARMACY PREPARATION1
DATA ANALYSIS FOR BIOLOGISTS5
or  CALCULUS I
or  ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

& 
& 
& 
& 
& 		GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY III
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY III		15
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III3
PRE-MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY AND PHARMACY PREPARATION1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I3
BIOCHEMISTRY5
INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I4
INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II4
INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS III4
MECHANICS LABORATORY1
HEAT AND OPTICS LABORATORY1
ELECTRONICS LABORATORY I1
Electives–choose three additional courses, two (9-10 credits) must be in Biology14-15

& 
MICROBIOLOGY
and MICROBIOLOGY LAB

& 
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
and VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY LAB

& 
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
and HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I LAB

& 
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
and HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II LAB

& 
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY III
and HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY III LAB
BIOLOGY OF AGING

& 
BIOLOGY OF SYMBIOSIS
and BIOLOGY OF SYMBIOSIS LAB
PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
MOLECULAR BIOTECHNIQUES

& 
FIELD BOTANY
and FIELD BOTANY LAB

& 
MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY
and MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY LAB
EVOLUTION
IMMUNOLOGY
VIROLOGY
BIOLOGY OF CANCER
CELL BIOLOGY
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
ECOLOGY

& 
HEMATOLOGY
and HEMATOLOGY LAB

& 
NEUROBIOLOGY
and NEUROBIOLOGY LAB
EMBRYOLOGY
INTERMEDIARY METABOLISM
BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1
MEDICAL APARTHEID: EXPLORING MEDICAL EXPERIMENTATION, IMPLICIT BIAS, HEALTH DISPARITY
MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
CHICANO AND LATINO HEALTH
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
NUTRITION
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
ADULT DEVELOPMENT
SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
HUMAN MEMORY AND COGNITION
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
Required Senior Capstone

& 		SENIOR CAPSTONE
and SENIOR CAPSTONE LAB		5
Total Credits112-114

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits.听Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.听Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet the听.

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits

&补尘辫;听		5
&补尘辫;听		5
&补尘辫;听		5

&补尘辫;听 (Natural Science BACR 1)		5
&补尘辫;听		3
&补尘辫;听		5
5
&补尘辫;听 (Natural Science BACR 2)		55
听5听
听15听18听15
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
5
&补尘辫;听		5 or 5
443
Diversity - graduation requirement1535
听Elective - minor or general elective5听
听14听17听13
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
11
&补尘辫;听		5
or 55Humanities & Arts BACR 215
5
&补尘辫;听		5Social Science BACR 115

&补尘辫;听		5Humanities & Arts BACR 115听
听16听16听15
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
Biology Elective25Biology Elective25
&补尘辫;听 (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)		5
Social Science BACR 215Elective - minor or general elective5Biology Elective25
Elective - minor or general elective3Elective - minor or general elective3Global Studies - graduation requirement15
听13听13听15
Total Credits 180
1

University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.听 Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

2

Electives鈥揷hoose three additional courses from the approved list, two (9-10 credits) must be in Biology.

Applied Learning Opportunities

  • Applied Laboratory Work:听Build practical, career-ready skills by working in labs that mirror professional lab environments.
  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation:听Practice real-world decision-making through simulations, case studies, role playing, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Community-Based Projects:听Team up with local organizations on projects that allow you to solve problems and make a difference.
  • Field Work:听Take your learning outside the classroom to research sites like wildlife refuges or field camps.
  • Internships:听Get real-world experience (and often credit or pay) by working in a professional setting connected to your career goals.
  • Service-Learning Experiences:听Work on critical issues鈥攕uch as food security, poverty, or climate change鈥攖hat connect community service with what you鈥檙e learning in class.
  • Student Employment & Leadership at 51福利社:听Gain skills, connections, and confidence through on-campus jobs and leadership roles in student government, departments, athletics, or clubs.
  • Undergraduate Research:听Collaborate with professors on real-world research projects where you ask questions, solve problems, and present what you discover.
  • Volunteerism:听Give back to your community while gaining experience, building connections, and seeing how you can apply your classroom knowledge to make an impact in the world.
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