Biology and Health Career Preparation

For DDS programs, application processes usually begin a year or more in advance of anticipated admission, and most schools require the Dental Admission Test (DAT). Specific course and testing requirements vary among schools; please check prerequisites of each school to which you will apply. 

Other careers in the dental field include hygiene, assisting, public health and more. Dental and dental-related education programs at the post-secondary level may be searched through the ADA's Council on Dental Accreditation, which includes Dental Anesthesiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics and more.

Below is a list of Seattle University biology courses required and recommended for entry into a typical dentistry school. 

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For medical and osteopathic medicine schools, application processes often begin a year or more in advance of anticipated admission, and most schools require the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Refer to the AAMC for Medical prerequisites (Medical School Admission Requirements™ for applicants) and the AACOM for Osteopathic prerequisites (AACOM Admission Requirements). Specific course requirements vary among schools; please check prerequisites of each school to which you will apply.

Below is a list of Seattle University biology courses required and recommended for entry into a typical medical or osteopathic school.

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For pharmacy programs, application deadlines range widely, beginning over a year in advance. Most pharmacy programs require the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).  Refer to the professional association, AACP, for details. Specific course requirements vary among schools; please check prerequisites of each school to which you will apply.

Below is a list of Seattle University biology courses required and recommended for entry into a typical pharmacy school.  

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For physical therapy schools (to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT), application deadlines range widely, beginning over a year in advance. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is often required. The American Physical Therapy Association also has information on Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) training. Refer to APTA for all details. Specific course requirements vary among schools; please check prerequisites of each school to which you will apply.  

Below is a list of Seattle University biology courses required and recommended for entry into a typical physical therapy school.

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For physician assistant programs application deadlines range widely, beginning over a year in advance, and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is often required. Refer to the professional association, AAPA, for details. Specific course requirements vary among schools; please check prerequisites of each school to which you will apply.

Below is a list of Seattle University biology courses required and recommended for entry into a typical physician assistant program.

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For public or global health graduate programs, specific course requirements vary among schools; please check prerequisites of each school to which you will apply.

Below is a list of Seattle University biology courses that may be recommended for entry into a typical public health program.   

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For veterinary medicine, the application process typically begins over a year in advance of anticipated admission. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required by most veterinary schools, and some also require the Biology Subject GRE. The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is also accepted by some schools in place of the GRE. Consult with individual institutions and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges for details. Specific course requirements vary among schools; please check prerequisites of each school to which you will apply.

Below is a list of Seattle University biology courses required and recommended for entry into a typical veterinary school. 

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