Biology Programs

Certificate in Natural Sciences

This certificate program is designed for students who are not seeking a degree, but who want to prepare for admission to medical school. Medical schools generally expect their applicants to have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree along with the four years of science courses required for this certificate.

Thirty-five total credit hours are required.  A student is eligible for a certificate if at least one half  (17 credit hours) of the courses are completed at Xavier University with a minimum grade point average of 3.000.  Interested students should consult with the chair of the Health Sciences Committee or the Coordinator of Pre-Professional Health Advising.

The required courses are:

General Biology I & II  (BIOL 160-163):  10 credit hours
College Physics I & II (PHYS 160-163):  8 credit hours
General Chemistry I & II (CHEM 160-163): 8 credit hours
Organic Chemistry I & II (CHEM 240-243): 8 credit hours

Important advising note: Most medical schools also require undergraduate course sequences in calculus and English composition for admission.

The required courses are:

General Biology I & II  (BIOL 160-163):  10 credit hours
College Physics I & II (PHYS 160-163):  8 credit hours
General Chemistry I & II (CHEM 160-163): 9 credit hours
Organic Chemistry I & II (CHEM 240-243): 8 credit hours

Important advising note: Most medical schools also require undergraduate course sequences in calculus and English composition for admission.