Biological Sciences - Preprofessional Program, Ohio University

Athens - Ohio, Ohio

48 Months

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About this course

Biological Sciences offers a specialized curriculum designed for students interested in health professions such as predentistry, premedicine, preoptometry, and preveterinary medicine. The program prepares students to meet the course requirements for entry into most health professional schools and equips them with knowledge that can support a variety of careers in health, research, and government sectors. Students are assigned an academic advisor who specializes in preprofessional major requirements, ensuring tailored guidance throughout their studies.

Why this course is highly recommended

The curriculum is specifically crafted to prepare students well for professional school experience and fulfills the entry requirements for most health programs. It also offers extensive internship opportunities and access to job postings through Ohio University’s Handshake platform, supporting students’ practical experience and career development.

Specialisation

This program is tailored for students pursuing careers in health professions such as dentistry, medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

20.66L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Students will earn a Bachelor of Science (BS2127) from the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University. The program requires coursework that aligns with pre-health professional standards and includes advising from specialists in preprofessional requirements.

English language test

PTE

DUOLINGO

IELTS

TOEFL

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to enter health professions schools or pursue careers in government, higher education, health industry, research laboratories, and public health agencies such as the CDC.

FAQs

What are the admission requirements for first-year students?

The program now operates on a test-optional pathway, but having a PL1-level math placement is a good indicator of preparation. Admission also considers GPA and coursework in BIOS 1700 and BIOS 1705.

What are the transfer requirements to declare a Biology major?

Transfer students need a minimum Math ACT subscore of 20, or equivalent SAT score, or a minimum Ohio University math placement score of PL1, along with a grade of 'C' or better in BIOS courses and a GPA of 2.5.