Direct entry students are required to complete prerequisite courses prior to the start of the program. All prerequisite coursework must be completed by June 30. Students must receive a minimum grade of B- (80) in each of the prerequisite courses and AP credit is not accepted as fulfilling prerequisite coursework. The prerequisite courses include: Social Science Course may be in the area of sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, or political science. Human Development, Lifespan Development, or Developmental Psychology A course that covers the lifespan (infancy to older adulthood) is preferred; child development (infancy through late adolescence) will be accepted. A course that only covers a single phase (e.g., infant development or adolescent development) is not acceptable. Statistics An introductory course is acceptable. Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Lab (Human) If taken separately, one semester of anatomy and one semester of physiology are acceptable. Must focus exclusively on human anatomy and physiology (not comparative or mammalian). Courses must include lab and must have been taken within five years of application. General Chemistry I with Lab Course must include lab and must have been taken within five years of application. Microbiology (Biology of Microbes) with Lab Course must include lab and must have been taken within five years of application. Pathophysiology Course must have been taken within five years of application. Course may be waived for students with biology/neuroscience degrees in good academic standing. It is preferred that applicants have at least 4 of the following 5 science prerequisites completed or in process at the time of application: General Chemistry with Lab, Microbiology with Lab, Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab, Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab and Pathophysiology.

Bachelor