Admission to professional schools is highly competitive and the Pre-Professional Health Committee, composed of faculty from within and outside the natural sciences, works closely with individual students to determine where abilities and interests should be directed. During the freshmen and sophomore years the Committee aids students in course selection, guides them towards extracurricular experiences necessary to be competitive, and provides opportunities for students to learn about admissions, schools and careers.
Requirements
Students interested in attending the New York, Ohio or Pennsylvania Colleges of Podiatric Medicine have the option of completing their undergraduate and medical degrees in seven years instead of eight years. The required course of study while at Saint Vincent College follows. Students should consult the Chairperson of the Preprofessional Health Committee for additional information.
History 6 credits
English 6 credits
Philosophy 6 credits
Theology 6 credits
Social Sciences 6 credits
Intermediate Language 6 credits
General Chemistry 8 credits
Organic Chemistry 8 credits
Mathematics 8 credits
Physics 8 credits
General Biology 8 credits
Cell Biology 4 credits
Additionally, 12 credits must be selected from:
Molecular Genetics and Laboratory
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Laboratory
Mammalian Physiology and Laboratory
Histology and Laboratory
All students must take one course designated as a First-Year Seminar.
Total credit hours at Saint Vincent College: 95 hours.
At the end of the second year of successful study at the College of Podiatric Medicine, the student receives the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Biology from Saint Vincent College. At the end of the fourth year of successful study at the College of Podiatric Medicine, the student receives the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.