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Preparing for Pre-Health Studies at Oswego

Thank you for your interest in studying at SUNY Oswego in order to prepare for entry into a health training program later in your education. Below are some recommendations on how to best prepare yourself for success as a SUNY Oswego student. 

These courses are not required for entry into our programs, but rather should be taken as preparation for our programs. Please contact the Admissions Office for complete information on applying to SUNY Oswego. 

Important Notes

  1. If you plan to be a non-science major, medical schools prefer that most of the prerequisite science classes (especially organic chemistry) are taken at a four-year institution.
  2. Not all medical training programs will accept AP credit as completing the prerequisite course requirement, even though it may count towards your undergraduate degree.

High school students (should have science and math every year, grades 9 through 12)

  • Sciences: (one year of each at the Regents level): Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Math: Math B, pre-calculus
  • Foreign language: one year past the Regents

AP Course Equivalencies

Transfer Students

Biochemistry, Biology, Zoology majors

  • Introductory Biology (for science majors) (four credits with lab, cell and molecular foundations focus)
  • General Chemistry I & II (for science majors)  (eight hours with labs)
  • Math: College Algebra, Pre-calculus
  • English Composition II

Math or physical science (Chemistry, Geology, Geochemistry, Physics) majors

  • Introductory course(s) in chosen field (for science majors)
  • Physics I & II (algebra or calculus-based)
  • Math: Pre-calculus, Calculus

Non-science majors

  • Introductory course(s) in whatever major you are transferring into 
  • 12 to 16 hours of the following:
    • Introductory Biology I & II (for science majors) (eight credits with lab)
    • General Chemistry I & II (for science majors) (eight hours with labs)
    • Physics I & II (for science majors) (eight hours with labs)
    • Math: College Algebra, Pre-calculus