Introductory course in biology
Introductory course in organic chemistry
Calculus (two semesters or the equivalent)
Computer programming (at least one semester, equivalent to CIS 113)
Cellular biology (one course)
Genetics (one course)
Molecular biology (one course)
Physics (one year)
Students who lack the necessary prerequisites may be admitted conditionally to the program, but to remedy any deficiencies, they must complete coursework beyond the regular graduate requirements of the program. Depending on an incoming student's background, the program may require that person, as a condition of acceptance, to take additional bridge courses.