Pre-Agriculture
Students who wish to complete a B.S. degree in agriculture or agri-business should plan to transfer after one or possibly two years at Southeastern. Students who earn a B.S. degree at Southeastern, in such studies as biology or chemistry, may apply for admission to graduate programs in agriculture. Consult advisor for specific course recommendations.
Pre-Dentistry
Department of Biological Sciences or Department of Chemistry and Physics
Students should plan to spend at least three years in pre-professional work or complete a B.S. degree in biology or chemistry. A typical freshman program includes CHEM 1210 /CLAB 1230 ; BIOL 1510 /BIOL 1520 ; BIOL 1530 /BIOL 1540 ; MATH 1610 /MATH 1620 or MATH 1750 /MATH 2000 ; ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Consult advisor for further recommendations.
Note: The Dental Admission Test must be taken prior to applying for admission to dental school, preferably during the first semester of the junior year.
Pre-Engineering
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Students must be chemistry or physics majors. Students should be aware that they must meet the transfer admissions requirements of the school of engineering at which they plan to complete the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.
Note: High school preparation should include as much algebra, trigonometry, and advanced mathematics as possible as well as courses in chemistry and physics.
Pre-Medicine
Department of Biological Sciences or Department of Chemistry and Physics
Most medical schools recommend that a student complete four years of college before applying for admission. Traditionally, the majority of students accepted at Louisiana State University and Tulane Medical Schools have held the baccalaureate degree upon registering. Students should follow the curriculum outlined for a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology or Chemistry (Biochemistry concentration). Typical freshman courses include ENGL 1010 /ENGL 1020 ; BIOL 1510 /BIOL 1520 ; BIOL 1530 /BIOL 1540 ; CHEM 1210 /CLAB 1230 and CHEM 1220 /CLAB 1240 ; MATH 1610 /MATH 1620 ; or MATH 1750 /MATH 2000 . Consult a pre-medical advisor in the Biological Sciences department or Chemistry and Physics department for specific recommendations and to find out more about the Delta Omega Alpha (ΔOA) pre-professional student organization.
Note: Entry into medical schools is based on (1) the student’s academic record, (2) the results of the Medical College Admissions Test, which should be taken in the spring of the junior year or fall of the senior year, and (3) recommendation and interviews. Students should also have a recommendation from Southeastern’s MEC Board prior to application to any medical program. The degree programs outlined above will provide students with options for alternative career choices in the event that acceptance into medical school is not secured.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Department of Biological Sciences
Most Occupational Therapy Programs are now at the Master’s level so the Pre-Occupational Therapy student should complete the requirements for a baccalaureate degree in Biology or another major before applying. The student should consult with the Occupational Therapy School and their advisor to determine what additional courses are required.
Pre-Optometry
Department of Biological Sciences or Department of Chemistry and Physics
Students should plan to spend at least two years in undergraduate study; the majority of successful applicants have three or four years of college work. A typical first-semester program includes ENGL 1010 , BIOL 1510 /BIOL 1520 , CHEM 1210 /CLAB 1230 , and MATH 1610 , MATH 1750 , or MATH 2000 . Consult advisor for further recommendations.
Note: The Optometry College Admission Test must be taken before or during the semester in which the student applies for acceptance into a school of optometry. Because of competition for the available places, students are urged to plan programs that will permit alternative career choices if acceptance into an optometry school is not secured.
Pre-Pharmacy
Department of Biological Sciences or Department of Chemistry and Physics
Although application may be made early, students should plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry prior to admission into a Pharmacy program. A typical freshman program includes CHEM 1210 /CLAB 1230 , MATH 1750 or MATH 2000 , ENGL 1010 /ENGL 1020 , BIOL 1510 /BIOL 1520 , ECON 2010 . Interested students should consult a Pre-Pharmacy advisor in the Biological Sciences department or Chemistry and Physics department for specific recommendations.
Note: Since requirements for pharmacy school vary by program, it is advisable that interested students check the general catalog for the particular Pharmacy School they wish to attend.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Department of Biological Sciences
Most schools of veterinary medicine require extensive experience with food animals, such as that gained through a farm background or working as an assistant to a veterinarian, as well as the completion of the Graduate Record Examination. Some schools in veterinary medicine may require courses (such as animal science and/or animal nutrition) which are not available at Southeastern. Because of competition for the available places, students are urged to plan programs that will permit alternative career choices if acceptance into a school of veterinary medicine is not secured.
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