Biology Pre-Professional Tracks
Since pre-med, pre-physician assistant or pre-physical therapy are not college majors, GMercyU's Biology program offers the following optional pre-professional tracks within the Biology program.
Each features a set of courses within the major to prepare you for your next step — medical school, or a PA or Physical Therapy graduate program.
Pre-Med Track Courses
Want to become a physician? This track features the specific coursework recommended for those interested in medicine, to prepare you for the MCAT and medical school admission. Our Pre-Professional Advising Office is also ready to help you with your medical school applications and preparing for the MCAT exam.
| PSY 100 | General Psychology |
| SOC 100 | General Sociology |
| TBD | Human Physiology |
| BIO 305/305L | Biology of Microorganism |
| BIO 313 | Immunology |
PSY 100 and SOC 100 satisfies two of your Exploring Society and Global Diversity electives (of your General Education course requirements). The other three courses satisfy Biology Elective requirements.
Pre-Physician Assistant Track Courses
With the job growth for PAs expected to increase by 28% through 2033 (seven times the national average), now is a great time to pursue becoming a physician assistant or physican associate. It also requires less time and tuition than traditional medical school. Have any questions about this track? Our Pre-Professional Advising Office is ready to help you.
| PSY 100 | General Psychology |
| BIO 107/107L | Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab |
| BIO 108/108L | Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab |
| BIO 305/305L | Biology of Microorganisms |
| HS 109 | Medical Terminology |
PSY 100 will satisy one of your Exploring Society and Global Diversity electives (of your General Education course requirements). BIO 107/107L and BIO 108/108L will satisfy your open electives. The remaining courses will satisfy Biology Electives requirements.
Pre-Physical Therapy Track Courses
Did you know the job growth for physical therapists is expected to increase by 14% through 2033, more than three times the national average? This track features coursework to prepare you to apply to a physical therapy program. If you have questions, our Pre-Professional Advising Office can help!
| PSY 100 | General Psychology |
| PSY 200 | Developmental Psychology |
| BIO 107/107L | Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab |
| BIO 108/108L | Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab |
| TBD | Human Physiology |
| HS 109 | Medical Terminology |
PSY 100 and PSY 200 will satisy two of your Exploring Society and Global Diversity electives (of your General Education course requirements). BIO 107/107L and 108/108L will satisfy open electives. Two Biology electives will be satisfied with Human Physiology and HS 109.
GMercy Biology majors can declare one of these tracks at the beginning of your sophomore year or at any point until senior year, so long as you've taken the appropriate designated courses.
Find the Biology program's core curriculum here.