**Always discuss your individual situations with a Pre-Health counselor


 

• Generally start with Math.

  Until you complete at least College Algebra (MATH 1050), take a math class each semester. Math is a pre-requisite  for many science courses.
  
  

• English (or a high English placement score) is a pre-requisite for Biology.

  Which is a pre-requisite  for many other science courses.

  
  

• Avoid Meteorology or Astronomy (for example) as GE science options.

  Stick with pre-requisites for your science GE’s. After all, you’ll have more than enough science.

• Pre-requisites usually take priority over major courses.

  Plan to finish them first, as you will generally apply one year before you graduate ,  which means you can always finish up your major after you’ve submitted your application.
  
  

• Retakes probably do not apply to you. 

  Most programs will not recalculate your GPA based on retakes. All grades from all colleges you’ve attended count.

• Major in whatever you want.

  There is no such thing as a Pre-Med or Pre-Health major at UVU. Choose something that helps you meet your goals,   and also complete pre-requisites.

• Science courses take time. 

  Count on studying approximately three hours for every hour spent in class time for science classes, and two hours for most other college courses.

• Avoid online pre-requisite courses.

  Many schools will not accept pre-requisites that are completed online. Always verify with your schools of choice before taking pre-requisites online.

• C is the minimum grade required for pre- requisites. 

  Getting several C’s will not make your GPA very competitive.