Important Point 1: Most programs will require MORE than completion of a set of prerequisite courses! Students should always check the website of the program of interest for all requirements (e.g., exams, experiences, letters).
Important Point 2: The information below is meant to be helpful by collecting this information in one place. Please be aware that each school has its own required courses for admission and they may change them without notice. Please check the website of the program in which you are interested for the most current information.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
| VCU Required Courses | Required Credit Hours | Roanoke Equivalent(s) |
| Biology with lab | 8 |
BIOL 106 AND BIOL 180 or BIOL 180 AND BIOL 210 or BIOL 210 AND BIOL 315 |
| Chemistry with lab | 8 | CHEM 111 AND CHEM 112 |
| Organic Chemistry with lab | 8 | CHEM 221 AND CHEM 222 |
| Physics I and II with lab | 8 |
PHYS 102 AND PHYS 104 or PHYS 103 AND PHYS 104 or PHYS 201 AND PHYS 202 |
| Biochemistry | 3 | CHEM 341 |
| Math/Statistics | 3 | INQ 240 or STAT 210 or MATH 115 or MATH 121 |
| English | 3 | INQ 120 |
| Recommended: 300-level BIOL courses, behavioral science courses, psychomotor skills courses |