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Sample Course Programs

As soon as you matriculate at SUNY-NP, you must begin to take the required science courses (see PreHealth Academic Requirements) for entrance to professional school. It is most important that you prepare for your national standardized entrance exam (e.g., the MCAT) during this time as well.

Depending on your major, there are several academic schedules that will allow you finish all the required (and recommended) courses before admission applications are due and before you take the entrance exam (generally in the spring or summer -- at the latest -- of your Junior year). The following schedules block out your first three years and would allow you to be prepared for your entrance exam by the end of the junior year regardless of your major here at New Paltz. You would finish your GE and other major requirements during your senior year. (If you enter with AP credits, then you will modify your schedule appropriately). Remember, you are competing for a seat in class with every other pre-health and science major at the college -- be sure to register at the earliest appointment time assigned to you by the registrar. (A seat in class is not guaranteed and timely completion of these courses assume no course scheduling conflicts.) There is considerable flexibility, however, so don't panic if you don't get your ideal schedule (come see the Pre-health advisor for advice

Sample Track I: General Biology then General Chemistry

1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester 5th Semester 6th Semester
General Bio I General Bio II GE or Major Req Genetics* Gen Microbio* Principles of Cell Bio*
Calculus I Calculus II General Chem I General Chem II Organic Chem I Organic Chem II
Eng Comp I Eng Comp II General Physics I General Physics II GE or Major Req GE or Major Req
GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req
GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req



Sample Track II: General Chemistry then General Biology

1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester 5th Semester 6th Semester
General Chem I General Chem II General Bio I General Bio II Genetics* Principles of Cell Bio*
Calculus I Calculus II General Physics I General Physics II Gen Microbio* GE or Major Req
Eng Comp I Eng Comp II Organic Chem I Organic Chem II GE or Major Req GE or Major Req
GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req
GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req



Sample Track III: General Biology and General Chemistry

1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester 5th Semester 6th Semester
General Bio I General Bio II General Physics I General Physics II Genetics* Principles of Cell Bio*
General Chem I General Chem II Organic Chem I Organic Chem II Gen Microbio* GE or Major Req
Calculus I Calculus II GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req
GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req
GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req GE or Major Req