Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
for each of these programs are the same but a student must apply to one of the specific programs. The prerequisite part of the program requires a minimum of 64 credit hours with a 2.5 minimum grade point average. Specific courses and application information may be obtained from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences or the Department of Allied Health Sciences for either of these programs. PRE-MEDICINE The requirements to enter the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine include a minimum of 90 semester hours (exclusive of physical education and military science) in an accredited college or university. Of the 90 semester hours, a minimum of 43 hours shall be taken in prescribed courses (see medical college catalog). An applicant must present a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (A=4.00) both in the prescribed course work and in general or total college work, or an average score of 8.0 on the MCAT. The applicant must have an average of at least 2.00 in each of the prescribed prerequisite courses. The applicant is also required to take the Medical College Admission Test. This test must be taken in April of the applicant's junior year and before initiating formal application procedures for admission. Each applicant must meet the above scholastic requirements, file a written application, and have a personal interview as directed by the Board of Admissions. All applicants must meet the following requirements for entrance into the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery: 90 semester hours at an accredited college or university including 36 semester hours of prescribed course work, with at least a 2.00 (A=4.00) in each of the prescribed courses, a science grade point average of at least 2.50 and an overall grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 point scale. The applicant must submit scores from the Medical College Admission Test and participate in an on- campus interview with the Student Selection Committee. In addition, the applicant is interviewed by the University Pre- Medical Advisory Committee composed of members from the Departments of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry and Physics, and the Department of Allied Health Sciences. Applicants should initiate a dialogue with the Chair of the Pre- Medical Advisory Committee as soon as possible following matriculation at SWOSU.
Pre-professional requirements, GPA, TEAS exam scores and character references are among the factors considered. Each applicant must have a minimum grade average of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in the required pre-professional courses. A minimum grade of "C" is required in specified prerequisite courses. Applications to the School of Nursing are available in December, with the deadline for applications due the first Monday in February for generic or traditional students. The procedure and deadline for R.N. to B.S.N. students is available from the School of Nursing. A student who plans to enter the nursing program should seek advisement in the School of Nursing as early as possible. Transfer students to other schools of nursing are also urged to seek early advisement for specific requirements of other schools.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES/CLINICAL DIETETICS
Students interested in being a Registered Dietician may consider the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences at the OUHSC. The prerequisites require 90 credit hours of college work with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. If you are interested in a future in Clinical Dietetics, see the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences or the Department of Allied Health Sciences for more information on required courses and application information. PRE-OPTOMETRY Admission requirements for entrance into Northeastern Oklahoma State University College of Optometry include completion of a minimum of 90 semester hours or pre-professional coursework with at least a 2.7 cumulative grade point average (A=4.0), a satisfactory score on the Optometry Admission Test, letters of recommendation, and a personal interview. The following areas must be completed as part of the pre- professional work: College Algebra & Trigonometry, six hours; General Biology or Zoology, three hours; Microbiology (advanced level), three hours; General Inorganic Chemistry I & II (with lab), 8-10 hours; Organic Chemistry I (with lab), four hours; Biochemistry, three hours; Physics I & II (with lab), 8-10 hours; Statistics, three hours; General Psychology, three hours; English Comp I & II (grammar & composition), six hours. Study in the areas of experimental psychology, social science, humanities, computer science, public speaking, analytic geometry, and accounting is strongly recommended. In addition, the applicant is interviewed by the University Pre- Medical Advisory Committee composed of members from the Departments of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry and Physics, and the School of Health Sciences. Applicants should initiate a dialogue with the Chair of the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee as soon as possible following matriculation at SWOSU. Students interested in a career in optometry should see the Pre- Optometry Advisor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, or the Department of Allied Health Sciences. PRE-PHARMACY Students entering Southwestern Oklahoma State University directly from high school to study pharmacy will ordinarily spend
OSU 3+1 RURAL MEDICAL EARLY ADMISSION PROGRAM
The Departments of Biological and Biomedical Sciences and Chemistry/Physics as well as the School of Allied Health Science has entered into an agreement with the OSU School of Osteopathic Medicine to participate in their 3 + 1 Rural Medicine Early Admission Programs. SWOSU students have the opportunity to gain early admittance to the College of Osteopathic Medicine and complete their pre-doctoral medical training in seven years. Interested students should contact a Pre-Medical advisor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Physics, or the Department of Allied Health Sciences. PRE-NURSING The Pre-Nursing curriculum consists of 67 hours including a two- hour course, "Introduction to Professional Nursing", which is specifically required for admission to the nursing program at SWOSU and must be completed at SWOSU. Admission to the School of Nursing is determined by objective criteria such as quality and consistency of academic performance.
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