Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, and Other Pre-Professional Health
| Pre-Chiropractic | Pre-Physical Therapy |
| Pre-Dental | Pre-Veterinary Medicine |
| Pre-Medical | Other Pre-Professional Health |
| Pre-Pharmacy |
Pre-professional requirements vary among the professional programs and may change. Please consult with the various professional programs regarding their current admissions requirements.
The requirements listed in this section do not constitute degree plans and are given for informational purposes only to assist in preparing to meet requirements for application to professional programs. Students preparing for these programs and also seeking an associate degree will usually major in chemistry or biology and should plan their course selections carefully to avoid accumulating excessive hours before transferring to a senior university.
All students preparing for professional training in dentistry, medicine, or veterinary medicine should select an academic major and plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in the field of their choice before entering professional school, since the number of students admitted without a degree is very small.
Sixty or more hours of coursework are required for admission to most chiropractic programs. Recommended courses include:
Certain course substitutions may be possible. See your advisor for details. Additional courses required for AA degree include SPCH core course, Visual or Performing Arts elective (3 hours), and Kinesiology physical activity core courses (select any two from KINE/DANC 1100-1299 or 2100-2299), 2 hours.
Pre-Dental RequirementsAll applicants to dental schools should plan to take the Dental Admission Test (DAT) sometime after their sophomore year and should submit applications to the schools approximately one year in advance of planned entrance. For specific admission requirements, students should consult the most recent edition of Admissions Requirements of United States and Canadian Dental Schools and dental school catalogs.
The minimum admissions requirements for most American dental schools which could be taken at the lower division include:
Certain course substitutions are permitted. See advisor for details. Additional requirements for the Associate in Science degree include:
MATH 2300s series, 6 hours; ENGL 2300s series (literature core), 3 hours; HIST 1301, 1302, or 2301; GOVT 2301 and 2302, SPCH core course; Social/Behavioral Science core course, 3 hours; Visual and Performing Arts core course, 3 hours; Kinesiology physical activity core courses (select any two from KINE/DANC 1100-1299 or 2100-2299), 2 hours.
Students planning to complete an associate degree at Del Mar College should work closely with an advisor to avoid accumulating excessive hours. It may be necessary to defer some of the pre-professional courses listed to a university if an associate degree is desired.
Students planning to make application to medical schools must take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) sometime after their sophomore year. For specific admission requirements, students should consult the most recent edition of Medical School Admission Requirements and medical school catalogs.
The minimum admission requirements for most American medical schools include the following lower division courses:
Certain course substitutions are permitted. See advisor for details. Additional requirements for the Associate in Science degree include:
MATH 2000s series, 3 hours; ENGL 2300s series (literature core), 3 hours; HIST 1301, 1302, or 2301; GOVT 2301 and 2302, SPCH core course; Social/Behavioral Science core course, 3 hours; Visual and Performing Arts core course, 3 hours; Kinesiology physical activity core courses (select any two from KINE/DANC 1100-1299 or 2100-2299), 2 hours.
Students planning to complete an associate degree at Del Mar College should work closely with an advisor to avoid accumulating excessive hours. It may be necessary to defer some of the pre-professional courses listed to a university if an associate degree is desired.
Pre-Pharmacy RequirementsAdmission to most pharmacy programs requires 90 or more hours of coursework. Students will usually be required to take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) prior to admission to the professional program. Students should consult a pre-pharmacy advisor at Del Mar to plan class schedules.
Courses which could be completed at the lower division include:
Certain course substitutions are permitted. See advisor for details. Additional requirements for the Associate in Science or Associate in Arts degree, as appropriate, include:
SPCH 1315; Kinesiology physical activity core courses (select any two from KINE/DANC 1100-1299 or 2100-2299), 2 hours.
Students planning to complete an associate degree at Del Mar College should work closely with an advisor to avoid accumulating excessive hours. It may be necessary to defer some of the pre-professional courses listed to a university if an associate degree is desired.
Pre-Physical Therapy RequirementsMost physical therapy programs require 90 or more hours of coursework; some programs require a baccalaureate degree prior to admission. Some programs also require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Previous work as an aide or volunteer in physical therapy is often required for admission. Specific course requirements vary considerably among the programs; consult your advisor to develop an education plan and class schedule at Del Mar College.
Courses which are required at most schools include:
Certain course substitutions are permitted. See advisor for details. Additional requirements for the Associate in Arts degree include:
Visual and Performing Arts core course, 3 hours; Kinesiology physical activity core courses (select any two from KINE/DANC 1100-1299 or 2100-2299), 2 hours.
Students planning to complete an associate degree at Del Mar College should work closely with an advisor to avoid accumulating excessive hours. It may be necessary to defer some of the pre-professional courses listed to a university if an associate degree is desired.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine RequirementsAll applicants to schools of veterinary medicine must take a nationally standardized test and submit their applications six to 12 months before planned entrance. Some schools require the Veterinary Aptitude Test (VAT), others the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
Minimum admissions requirements which can be fulfilled at the lower division include the following courses:
Certain course substitutions are permitted. See advisor for details. Additional requirements for the Associate in Science degree include:
ENGL 1301; MATH 2000s series, 3 hours; HIST 1301, 1302, or 2301; GOVT 2301 and 2302; Social/Behavioral Science core course, 3 hours; Visual and Performing Arts core course, 3 hours; Kinesiology physical activity core courses (select any two from KINE/DANC 1100-1299 or 2100-2299), 2 hours.
Students planning to complete an associate degree at Del Mar College should work closely with an advisor to avoid accumulating excessive hours. It may be necessary to defer some of the pre-professional courses listed to a university if an associate degree is desired.
Other Pre-Professional Health Requirements
The Department of Natural Sciences also offers courses appropriate for students in pre-occupational therapy, pre-podiatric medicine, pre-physician assistant, pre-optometry, and others. Consult the department office for more information.
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