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Special
Career Interests
I.
Students seeking admission to graduate programs in biologically related
fields should note the following:
A.
A second year of chemistry is strongly recommended.
B. A fifth course in chemistry is recommended.
C. Mathematics/Computer Science 241Q, 242, 243 and Computer Science 173 are recommended.
D. Additional coursework in mathematics/computer science is recommended.
II.
Prospective secondary school teachers whose interest is biology and who
wish to be certified in biological science should note the following:
A.
Physics 100 or 111Q is required; a year of physics is recommended.
B. Geology 105Q is required.
C. Two mathematics courses are required from among Mathematics 111, 112,
241Q, 242, 243, and Computer Science 173.
D. Chemistry 105/105a and a choice of 106/106a or 206/206a are required.
E. It is highly recommended that prospective teachers serve at least one
semester as departmental assistants.
F. Dual certification in general science is highly recommended.
G. The curriculum beyond the first year must be arranged in consultation
with the chairman of the department of education or with the
departmental teacher education adviser. Students and their advisers
should consult the education department booklet, Ursinus College Teacher
Education Programs.
III.
Students seeking admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary
medicine, optometry and podiatry should note the following:
A. Two
years of chemistry and one year of general physics for science majors
are required by all of the above schools.
B. Many schools also require one full year of English and some specify
one or two semesters of calculus.
C. Students and their advisers should consult the premedical handbook or
one of the premedical advisers for requirements of specific schools.
IV.
Students seeking admission to other health science programs, such as
physical therapy, should consult the departmental allied health adviser.
V.
Students who seek employment in a biologically oriented profession
should note the following:
A. Mathematics 241, 242, and Computer Science 173 are strongly recommended.
B. Business and Economics 100 and 140 are recommended.
C. Additional coursework in Media and Communication Studies is recommended.
D. Additional courses that emphasize writing are recommended.
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