It is the students’ responsibility to make early application to the schools of their choice. The following are the minimum course requirements for pre-professional training in the areas indicated. It is recommended that students contact professional schools that they are interested in attending to be sure that their admission requirements are properly met. Students should also discuss their professional ambitions with their advisers in order to get recommendations of courses that will best prepare them for their choice of programs.
Pre-Law
Good legal practice requires an appreciation of history, social and political institutions and, in general a developed understanding of human nature. Those approaching a profession in law should possess a morally serious character, since their actions will affect the lives of many people. We believe that a broad background in the liberal arts, supplemented by some courses which introduce legal concepts, is the best way to prepare for the study of law. Students are encouraged to get in touch with one of the Pre-Law advisers through the Academic Advising office in order to further define their course of studies.
Pre-Dentistry
Minimum course requirements for admission to dental school typically include:
- BIO 201 Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life
- BIO 202 Organisms, Adaptation, & Diversity
- CHEM 103/104 General Chemistry
- CHEM 307/308 Organic Chemistry
- MATH 205/206 The Calculus or MATH 201/202 Calculus
- PHYS 205/206 University Physics or PHYS 201/202 General Physics
Additional upper level courses in biology and chemistry (specific recommendations available from the Department of Biology/Toxicology) Students must maintain a competitive GPA and perform well on the DAT to be considered competitive for admission to dental school.
Pre-Medical Technology
Following the completion of a medical technology program from an accredited school, the student will be granted the baccalaureate degree from Ashland University as well as a certificate in medical technology from the professional school. Minimum course requirements that are recommended to be completed prior to transfer include:
- Ashland University core requirements
- BIO 201 Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life
- BIO 202 Organisms, Adaptation, & Diversity
- BIO 225-226 Anatomy & Physiology I & II
- BIO 340 Microbiology
- BIO 429 Biochemistry
- BIO 454 Immunology
- CHEM 103/104 General Chemistry
- CHEM 307 Organic Chemistry
- MATH 201 Calculus with Applications
- MATH 208 Elementary Statistics
- PHYS 201/202 General Physics
Ashland University is affiliated with the Cooperative Medical Technology Program of Akron. Students may also choose to apply to one of the other medical technology programs in the state.
Pre-Medicine
Minimum course requirements for admission to medical school typically include:
- BIO 201 Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life
- BIO 202 Organisms, Adaptation, & Diversity
- CHEM 103/104 General Chemistry
- CHEM 307/308 Organic Chemistry
- MATH 205/206 The Calculus
- PHYS 205/206 University Physics or PHYS 201/202 General Physics
Additional upper level courses in biology and chemistry (specific recommendations available from the departments) Several factors, including coursework, grade point average, and MCAT performance contribute to a competitive application to medical school.
Pre-Optometry
Minimum course requirements for admission to a school of optometry typically include:
- BIO 201 Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life
- BIO 202 Organisms, Adaptation, & Diversity
- CHEM 103/104 General Chemistry
- CHEM 307/308 Organic Chemistry
- MATH 205/206 The Calculus or MATH 201/202 Calculus With Applications
- PHYS 205/206 University Physics or PHYS 201/202 General Physics
Additional upper level courses in biology and chemistry (specific recommendations available from the Department of Biology/ Toxicology) Students must maintain a competitive GPA and perform well on the OAT to be considered competitive for admission to optometry school.
Pre-Pharmacy
Minimum course requirements for admission to a school of pharmacy should include:
- BIO 201 Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life
- BIO 202 Organisms, Adaptation, & Diversity
- BIO 225/226 Anatomy and Physiology
- BIO 340 Microbiology
- CHEM 103/104 General Chemistry
- CHEM 204 Quantitative Analysis
- CHEM 307/308 Organic Chemistry
- MATH 205/206 The Calculus or MATH 201/202 Calculus with Applications
- MATH 208 Elementary Statistics • PHYS 205/206 University Physics or PHYS 201/202 General Physics
Additional course recommendations are available from the Department of Biology/Toxicology
Pre-Physical Therapy
Minimum course requirements for admission to a school of physical therapy typically include:
- BIO 201 Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life
- BIO 202 Organisms, Adaptation, & Diversity
- BIO 225/226 Anatomy and Physiology
- BIO 325 Advanced Human Physiology
- BIO 340 Microbiology
- CHEM 103/104 General Chemistry
- ES 190 Applied Human Structure, Function, and Development
- ES 308 Kinesiology
- ES 309 Physiology of Exercise
- MATH 201 Calculus
- MATH 208 Statistics
- PHYS 201/202 General Physics
- PSYC 101 General Psychology
- SOC 111 Principles of Sociology
Additional upper level courses in biology, physical education, and other departments (specific recommendations available from the Department of Biology/Toxicology) Additional requirements for acceptance to a physical therapy program usually include experience and exposure to physical therapy through direct association with a licensed physical therapist in a clinical setting. Credit for this may be received through BIO 493 Professional Internship. Contact Chair of the Biology Dept. for more information.
Pre-Seminary Program
The Call prepares students academically and personally for seminary and a future in vocational ministry.
Students who are accepted into the Call program:
- Must major or minor in Religion
- Complete at least one semester of biblical Greek or Hebrew (both are recommended)
- Complete the following coursework as part of their religion major or minor: REL 106 Exploring the Bible, REL 208 Exploring Christian Theology; one upper level Biblical Studies concentration, and one course within the practical theology concentration.
- Participate in other Call activities such as weekly cohort meetings, retreats, guest speakers, etc
Students are also encouraged to take at least one course at Ashland Theological Seminary for undergraduate credit.
For additional information, students should visit: the Call website or contact: Dr. Dan Lawson | 419.289.5480
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Minimum course requirements for admission to a school of veterinary medicine typically include:
- BIO 201 Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life
- BIO 202 Organisms, Adaptation, & Diversity CHEM 103/104 General Chemistry
- CHEM 103/104 General Chemistry
- CHEM 307/308 Organic Chemistry
- MATH 205/206 The Calculus
- PHYS 205/206 University Physics or PHYS 201/202 General Physics
Additional upper level courses in biology and chemistry (specific recommendations available from the departments) Students must maintain a competitive GPA and perform well on the GRE or MCAT to be considered competitive for admission to a school of veterinary medicine.
