Aerial view of campus with Williamsport, the Susquehanna River and Bald Eagle Mountain as a backdrop

Pre-Health Recommended Courses

We provide individualized preparation for a variety of health professions, including dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, veterinary science and medicine. The true value of our pre-health program lies in the personalization that each student builds into their education with the help of our Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC). If you are interested in dentistry, HPAC will guide you through a selection of courses that fit your specific goals and interests, whether you wish to be a dental hygienist or a dental assistant. The same goes for any and all health care professions; we will help you tailor your education to your wants and ensure that you have a strong foundation to launch yourself into professional school.

While individuality is key in our program, the following courses are recommended for all students interested in health professions, regardless of specialization:

Introduction to Biology I-II (BIO 110-111)
General Chemistry I-II (CHEM 122, 124)
Organic Chemistry I-II (CHEM 222, 224)
Fundamentals of Physics I-II (PHYS 225-226)
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I-II (MATH 128-129)
Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 110)
Medical Sociology (SOC 310)

Additionally, for students intending to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), the following courses are also recommended:

Genetics (BIO 222)
Physiology (BIO 323)
Human Anatomy (BIO 338)
Microbiology (BIO 321)
Immunology (BIO 347)
Biochemistry (BIOCH 444)