Transfer Credits
A class format that is almost never accepted by health professions programs for pre-requisite courses
Online
The only STEM class that can be taken "out of order" at UVA
BIOL 2200-- Introductory Biology II
This can be taken before Intro Bio I and is often offered in the spring semester
Entrance Exam required for Pharmacy and PA programs
GRE
A resource that students should consult for application information. It's never too early!
Specific school websites and/or Program Databases
The score needed on the AP Bio Exam to get credit for BIOL2100 & 2200 at UVA
5.
A 4 will not give transfer credit!
Number of semesters of Math (Calculus/Statistics) needed before applying to most health professions programs.
Two.
If both Calculus and Statistics are fulfilled by AP/IB/DE credit, students should take at least one upper level statistics course.
Note: Not all medical schools require Calculus, but many majors at UVA do
The main class you should have under your belt before studying for and taking the MCAT
Biochemistry
Number of psychology and/or sociology classes that a Pre-PA student should have in their schedule
Between 2 and 4
This is a place you may not want to take Physics over the summer if you want to go to medical school....
Community College
Students applying to PA school only have to take one portion of this notoriously difficult class...
Organic Chemistry.
Pre-PA students are only required to take Organic Chemistry I
Minimum number of direct patient care hours to apply to PA school
1000
Month that applications are first submitted for medical school
May/June
If you have AP or DE credits for a subject, a pre-health advisor might tell you to take this type of class in the same subject.
Upper Level Classes
Ex. Taking Genetics and/or Cell Bio if you have credit for BIOL2100 & BIOL2200
Anatomy & Physiology I & II OR Microbiology
*Depends on the dental program!
The two study abroad programs at UVA that offer direct credit transfer options
UVA in Valencia & UVA in St. Andrews
3 Biochemistry options at UVA
BIOL3030- Biochemistry
CHEM 4440- Biochemistry for Pre-Health
CHEM 4410 & 4420 w/Labs- Biological Chemistry I & II
You may want to check with this person if you want a summer course taken elsewhere to count for your major at UVA
Director of Undergraduate Program (DUP)
Also accepted: Faculty Advisor
Course that Echols Scholars at UVA often forget to plan for but is necessary for all health professions programs....
English/Writing
They still need 2!
Number of hours a person should study for the MCAT at minimum
300
Special consideration: Is this doable during the semester?
A person from whom a letter of recommendation is almost always required
Professor