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Exploring medical professions

Each program will have their own pre-requisite courses. Some programs require all pre-requisite courses to be complete at the time of application and some programs may not accept AP or online courses. It is important to check individual programs to ensure that you are meeting, and even exceeding, minimum requirements. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for information about fulfilling English requirements.

Allopathic (MD) & Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Accordion Closed

Course

NAU equivalent

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Organic Chemistry

CHM 235 and CHM 238 with labs

Biochemistry

CHM 360

Physics

PHY 111 and PHY 112

Psychology

PSY 101

Sociology

SOC 101

Check The Medical School Admission Requirements for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each MD program.

Check Choose DO Explorer for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each DO program.

Athletic Training Accordion Closed

CourseNAU equivalent
BiologyBIO 181 with lab
Anatomy and PhysiologyBIO 201 & BIO 202 with labs
Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology and/or Exercise PhysiologyBIO 334 and BIO 338
BiomechanicsBIO 442
ChemistryCHM 151 with lab
NutritionNTS 135
PhysicsPHY 111
PsychologyPSY 101

Check AT Each Moment for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

Chiropractic Accordion Closed

Most chiropractic programs require completion of at least 3 years of undergraduate study at an accredited institution, and an increasing number of programs are now requiring a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. At least 24 units will include physical and life science courses.

Minimum 24 units of life and physical science courses, at least 12 units should have a lab. Recommended courses include the following:

Course

NAU equivalent

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 201 and BIO 202 with labs

Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology and/or Exercise Physiology

BIO 334 and BIO 338

Biomechanics

BIO 442

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Math or Statistics

College-Level Math or STA 270

Organic Chemistry

CHM 235 and CHM 238

Biochemistry

CHM 360

Physics

PHY 111 and PHY 112

Social Science Courses

ANT, POS, PHY, SOC courses

Psychology

PSY 101

Check The Association of Chiropractic Colleges for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

Dentistry Accordion Closed

Course

NAU equivalent

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 201 with lab (possibly BIO 202 with lab)

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Organic Chemistry

CHM 235 and CHM 238 with labs

Physics

PHY 111 and PHY 112

Course developing hand dexterity recommended

ART 135, ART 161, ART 181, etc.

Check The American Dental Education Association for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

Naturopathic Medicine Accordion Closed

Prerequisite courses vary by program. Recommended courses can include the following:

Course

NAU equivalent

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Organic Chemistry

CHM 235 and CHM 238

Biochemistry

CHM 360

Physics

PHY 111 and PHY 112

Psychology

PSY 101

Sociology

SOC 101

Humanities Courses

ARH, ART, HUM, PHI, REL

Check The Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Schools for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

Occupational Therapy Accordion Closed

Course

NAU equivalent

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 201 and BIO 202 with labs

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Statistics

STA 270

Psychology Courses

PSY 101, PSY 215, PSY 240, etc.

Humanities and Social Science Courses

ANT, ARH, ART, HIS, HUM, PHI, REL, SOC, etc.

Check The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

Optometry Accordion Closed

Course

NAU equivalent

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 201 and BIO 202 with labs

Microbiology

BIO 205

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Organic Chemistry

CHM 235 with lab

Biochemistry

CHM 360

Calculus

MAT 136

Statistics

STA 270

Psychology

PSY 101

Check The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

Pharmacy Accordion Closed

Course

NAU equivalent

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 201 and BIO 202 with labs

Microbiology

BIO 205

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Organic Chemistry

CHM 235 and CHM 238 with labs

Biochemistry

CHM 360

Calculus

MAT 136 and MAT 137

Physics

PHY 161 and PHY 262

Statistics

STA 270

Psychology

PSY 101

Humanities Courses

ARH, ART, HIS, HUM, PHI, REL, etc.

Public Speaking

CST 111

Economics

ECO 284 or ECO 285

Check The Pharmacy College Application Service for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

Physical Therapy Accordion Closed

Course

NAU equivalent

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 201 and BIO 202 with labs

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Physics

PHY 111 and PHY 112

Statistics

STA 270

Psychology Courses

PSY 101, PSY 215, PSY 240, etc.

Check The Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

Physician Assistant (PA) Accordion Closed

   Course       NAU Equivalent   

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 201 and BIO 202 with labs

Microbiology

BIO 205

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Organic Chemistry

CHM 235 and CHM 238 with labs

Biochemistry

CHM 360

Statistics

STA 270

Psychology

PSY 101

Social Science Courses

PSY, SOC, ANT, ECO, HIS, ES, POS, etc

*Check The Physician Assistant Education Association for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

Podiatry Accordion Closed

Course

NAU equivalent

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Organic Chemistry

CHM 235 and CHM 238 with labs

Physics

PHY 111 and PHY 112

Check Step Into Podiatry for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

Veterinary Medicine Accordion Closed

Course

NAU equivalent

Biology

BIO 181 and BIO 182 with labs

Microbiology

BIO 205

Chemistry

CHM 151 and CHM 152 with labs

Organic Chemistry

CHM 235 and CHM 238 with labs

Biochemistry

CHM 360

Physics

PHY 111 and PHY 112

Math or Statistics

College-Level Math or STA 270

Humanities and Social Science Courses

ANT, ARH, ART, HIS, HUM, PHI, REL, SOC, etc.

Check The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges for a complete list of pre-requisite courses for each program.

A note about fulfilling English requirements:

NAU requires 1 semester of English (ENG 105 – 4 units), but some competitive graduate healthcare programs may ask for two semesters (or 6 units). There are a few ways you can complete your 2nd semester of English:

  • ENG 105 (4 units) + ENG 205 (2 units) = 6 units (NAU)
  • ENG 101 (3 units) + ENG 102 (3 units) = 6 units (community college)
  • ENG 101 (3 units) + ENG 205 (2 units) = 5 units (community college + NAU)
  • Ask the program if your Junior Level Writing Requirement could count as a 2nd English course (e.g. BIO 365W)

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