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Admission Requirements for Professional Schools
It needs to be emphasized that designations such as pre-healthcare, pre-med, pre-dent, etc. are not majors. Rather, they are indications of intent to attend a particular type of healthcare professional school after college. Professional schools do not give preference for admission based on any specific major. Placement of students in professional schools is based on performance in required science courses as well as overall academic performance. Both breadth of education and the pursuit of some discipline in depth is expected. A successful applicant will be able to effectively acquire, synthesize, apply, and communicate information. These are skills that can be developed through the study of a wide variety of disciplines, including Microbiology. You are urged to pursue a major that interests you and where you can excel.
A degree in Microbiology can be an excellent stepping stone to medical school; the requirements for a major in Microbiology are virtually the same as those which will qualify students to apply to Medical, Dental and Veterinary School. Requirements for entrance to all three professional schools vary somewhat, but the most important courses for each are listed below.
Medical School
| Requirements | Miami Courses |
|---|---|
| English (1 year) | ENG 111, 112 |
| Biology with lab (1 year) | MBI 115, 116 |
| General or College Chemistry with lab (1 year) |
CHM 141, 142 CHM 144, 145 or 153, 161 |
| Organic Chemistry with lab (1 year) |
CHM 241, 242 or 251, 252 CHM 244, 245 or 254, 255 |
| Physics with lab (1 year) |
PHY 171, 172 or 181, 182 PHY 173, 174 or 182, 184 |
| Math (1 year - statistics highly recommended) |
STA 261 MTH 151, other |
| Note: Beginning in 2011, Ohio State now requires 1 semester of Biochemistry (CHM 332, 432, or 433-434), and beginning in 2012, 1 semester of Anatomy (ZOO 201) Note: Ohio State has approved the use of MBI 121/123 as a substitute for MBI 115 when completing the MBI major |
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The Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education website provides detailed advice for premedical students with the hope of helping Miami students achieve their goal of entering a health profession.
Veterinary School
The requirements for admission to Veterinary School are less uniform than those for Medical School. Experience in the following courses is, however, highly desirable.
| Requirements | Miami Courses |
|---|---|
| English (1 year) | ENG 111, 112 |
| Biology with lab (1 year) | MBI 115, 116 |
| Microbiology | MBI 201 |
| Zoology | ZOO 342 |
| General or College Chemistry with lab (1 year) |
CHM 141, 142 CHM 144, 145 or 153, 161 |
| Organic Chemistry with lab (1 year) |
CHM 241, 242 or 251, 252 CHM 244, 245 or 254, 255 |
| Biochemistry | CHM 332 |
| Physics with lab (1 year) |
PHY 171, 172 or 181, 182 PHY 173, 174 or 182, 184 |
| Math (1 semester) | MTH any level |
For specific requirements for each medical school you are encouraged to look at the website of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges.
Dental School
Although requirements for admission differ somewhat from school to school, the following basic requirements are fairly typical:
| Requirements | Miami Courses |
|---|---|
| English (1 year) | ENG 111, 112 |
| Biology with lab (1 year) | MBI 115, 116 |
| General or College Chemistry with lab (1 year) |
CHM 141, 142 CHM 144, 145 or 153, 161 |
| Organic Chemistry with lab (1 year) |
CHM 241, 242 or 251, 252 CHM 244, 245 or 254, 255 |
| Physics with lab (1 year) |
PHY 171, 172 or 181, 182 PHY 173, 174 or 182, 184 |
Other subjects which may be helpful include Anatomy, Genetics, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Physiology and General Microbiology.
contact MBI Major:
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Department of Microbiology
32 Pearson Hall
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 529-5422
(513) 529-2431 (FAX) - Chief Departmental Advisor
- MBI Curriculum Chair
Did You Know?
Over the last four years, 61.3% of Miami undergrad applicants have been acccepted to medical schools, compared to the national average of 45%
Download Documents:
- Microbiology Programs Handbook
- B.S. in Microbiology Student/Advisor Worksheet
- A.B. in Microbiology Student/Advisor Worksheet
- B.S. in Medical Lab Science Student/Advisor Worksheet
- Minor in Molecular Biology Student/Advisor Worksheet
- Previous A.B. in Microbiology Student/Advisor Worksheet
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