Candidates are required to have completed 7 introductory basic science courses (minimum of 21 semester-hours/ credits) with labs:2 introductory Biology courses with labs (at least 6 cr.);2 introductory Chemistry courses with labs (at least 6 cr.);1 introductory Organic Chemistry course with lab (at least 3 cr.);2 introductory Physics courses with labs (at least 6 cr.).Recommended University-level sciencesThese courses are not required at admission but are recommended. The recommended courses are:Mammalian physiology (3 cr.)Molecular biology (3 cr.)Cell biology & metabolism (3 cr.)