Pre-Med Studies Core Certificate

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Program Description:

Wright State University’s Pre-Health Program offers the highly motivated, dedicated student intent on a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or other related profession a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies. The certificate program offers two options: (A) a two-year Core Studies option and (B) a one-year Advanced Studies option. The certificate program provides the opportunity to study the sciences and to prepare for entrance into competitive medical schools and other professional programs in the health sciences.

Student Performance

No grade lower than a C in any course will count toward the certificate. No more than one C in any course will count toward completion of the certificate.

Resource Coordination

The Post-Bac Certificates in Pre-Medical Studies will be administered through the advising office of the Pre-Health Program in the College of Science & Mathematics. In coordination with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of the Registrar, students will be accepted as certificate-seeking students.

Special Program Features:

• Personalized, one-on-one advising and support
• Customized program of study to meet requirements of specific health professional schools
• Volunteer and research opportunities
• Federal Financial Aid available to those who qualify
• Comprehensive letter of recommendation written by the Pre-Health Advisor for those who complete the program
• Certificate of Completion awarded with successful completion of the program
• Full-time and part-time enrollment is acceptable

Admissions Requirements:

To enter the program, a completed certificate application and transcript(s) from a regionally accredited university must be sent for review by the Pre-Health Advising Office. Accepted applicants will attend an orientation and set up an appointment with the Pre-Health Program to develop a course of study.

Successful applicants will have certain qualities, including:

• an overall GPA of 3.00 in the last 90 semester hours or overall
• previous exposure to the profession through volunteer work, shadowing or employment in a related field
• demonstrated ability and work ethic to succeed academically
• self-awareness, self-motivation and independence

Option A (Core Studies): Designed for the “career changer” who has a bachelor’s degree with little or no previous coursework in the sciences, an excellent academic record and a clear understanding of the chosen healthcare profession.

Option B (Advanced Studies): Designed for students who have completed the basic sciences but need to complete additional advanced science courses to strengthen their science GPAs and knowledge in the biomedical sciences.

For additional information:

• Pre-Med Studies Core Certificate
• Pre-Health program
• College of Science and Mathematics

Program Requirements:

I. College of Science and Math Core Requirements: 18 Hours

• BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
• BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
• CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
• CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2

II. College of Science and Math Electives: 30 Hours

30 credits selected from the following courses:

• ANT 3100 - Human Structure and Function I Credit Hour(s): 4
• ANT 3120 - Human Structure and Function II Credit Hour(s): 4
• BIO 3100 - Clinical Microbiology Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 3110 - Clinical Microbiology Lab Credit Hour(s): 2
• BIO 4430 - Vertebrate Histology Credit Hour(s): 5
• BMB 4210 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I Credit Hour(s): 3
• BMB 4230 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hour(s): 2
• CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
• CHM 3120 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hour(s): 2
• CHM 3120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3
• MI 4260 - Immunology Credit Hour(s): 3
• MI 4310 - Virology Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 2240 - Applied Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4 or
• MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

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• STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4 or
• STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

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• PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
• PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
• PSY 3110 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3410 - Lifespan Development Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Related Course Requirements: 6 Hours

6 credits selected from the following courses:

• AFS 2000 - What is the African and African American Experience ? Credit Hour(s): 3
• ATH 2500 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology for Health Care Professionals Credit Hour(s): 3
• ATH 4210 - Biomedical Anthropology Credit Hour(s): 3
• COM 1040 - Introduction to Human Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• COM 4250 - Health Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• PHL 3780 - Bioethics Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3510 - Social Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• SOC 3600 - Social Inequality Credit Hour(s): 3
• SOC 3610 - Sociology of Gender Credit Hour(s): 3
• SOC 3620 - Race and Ethnicity Credit Hour(s): 3
• SOC 3810 - Health and Society Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. General Elective: 6 Hours

Total: 60 Hours

Notes:

1. At least 45 credits of these requirements must be earned at Wright State University.
2. A grade C or better must be earned in each Wright State course used to satisfy these requirements.