Pre-Professional Curricula
Students may also obtain the BS in Biology by following one of six distinct pre-professional curricula. Curricula are available for
· pre-medicine and pre-dentistry
· pre-professional environmental biology
Students should note that the requirements for many other professional and graduate programs (e.g. zoology, botany, chiropractic medicine, occupational therapy, nutrition, forensic science, agriculture, etc.) may also be completed at Faulkner University. Students with other specialties in mind should write to the nearest professional schools of that specialty for their entrance requirements and consult with the Science Department regarding Faulkner equivalent courses.
For more information on the general and pre-professional options consult the appropriate links. Students pursuing the pre-professional options should consult their advisors concerning admission requirements to the professional schools. Although some schools allow for early application and admittance to their professional programs for exceptional students, most pre-professional biology students prefer to complete their Baccalaureate degrees prior to entrance into professional programs. Note that the completion of these degree options does not guarantee admission to a professional school. Admission to professional schools is highly competitive and the numbers of applicants far exceed the numbers of available places. The requirements are demanding and students should excel in science, strive for at least a 3.6 grade point average and earn high entrance exam scores to stand a good chance of gaining admission. Although specific transfer and admission requirements vary from school to school, the specialized curricula presented are applicable for the majority of schools.
Because professional school requirements change with time students are obliged to communicate with the professional schools of their choice to get the current official entrance requirements. Any changes should be discussed with their advisors so that any special requirements may be appropriately scheduled.
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