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 | BIOL40 BIOL41C |
Fall (PNC) Spring |
Yes |
| Chemistry | Chem1a OR Chem51 Chem1b |
Fall Spring |
Yes |
| Org Chem / Biochem with labs |
Chem110a Chem110b Chem 115 |
Fall Spring Both |
Almost all require organic chemistry, biochem Some require 2 sems Org AND Biochem |
| Phys41 Phys42 |
Fall Spring Math30 pre-req |
2 semesters (almost all) | |
| Microbiology with lab | KS BIOL 168L | Spring | A Few (1/3) |
| Math (statistics) | Math 58B OR Psyc 158 |
Spring Fall |
Some, some also require Calculus |
| English | ID1 Other ENG w/comp |
Fall | 1-2 semesters |
| Psychology | Psyc051 | Both | Many require multiple social sciences credits |
| Upper level biology courses | Zoology KS Biol43L, Biol44L, Genetics KS Biol143 or Biol162 | Both | Some require upper level Genetics or Cell Biology. Immunology, Virology listed as options |
| Animal physiology w/lab | Biol140 KS BIOL140L (Vertebrate physiology) |
Fall | Some accept human physiology |
| Animal Ecology or Animal Behavior | Biol112 with lab Biol125 with lab |
Fall (pre-req Bio41E) Fall (pre-req Bio41E) |
A few |
| Public Speaking | SI overlap | A few | |
| Other courses that a few schools require | Anatomy, animal nutrition, Medical terminology | Animal Science, Animal Biology, Zoology |
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.