Prerequisites vary from school to school. This is a general list, but it is important to verify individual school before applying. Please refer to the Pomona College Catalog for detailed information about the courses, include pre-requisites.
| Course Name | Course Number | Semesters Offered | Required by schools? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Bio40 Bio41C |
Fall (PNC) Spring |
Yes |
| Chemistry | Chem1a OR Chem51 Chem1b |
Fall Spring |
Yes |
| Org Chem / Biochem | Chem110a Chem110b Chem 115 |
Fall Spring Both |
Yes |
| Microbiology with lab | KS BIOL 168L | Spring | Most |
| Math (statistics) | Math 58B OR Psyc 158 |
Spring Fall |
Some |
| English | ID1 | Fall | 1-2 semesters |
| Psychology | Psyc051 | Both | Some |
| Human anatomy w/lab | Not at 5Cs | Yes | |
| Human physiology w/lab | KS BIOL140L (Vertebrate physiology) |
Yes: Some schools want a specific year-long anat/phys sequence. Some require HUMAN phys | |
| Medical terminology | Not at 5Cs | May be required | Some |
KS=Keck Science.
** Note that some schools require all required courses to be taken at a US or Canadian University and pre-requisites MAY need to be taken at a 4-year college or University