Prerequisites
Emory AA Program Prerequisites Requirements:
One semester of English/Literature
Two semesters of General Biology with laboratory
One semester of Biochemistry
Two semesters of General Chemistry with laboratory
One semester of Human/Gross Anatomy with laboratory OR Two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology combined course with laboratory (no vertebrate anatomy or feline labs)*
One semester of Human or Medical Physiology (in addition to the listed anatomy requirement)*
One semester of Clinical/Medical Terminology, or a certificate of completion from an online course:
One semester of Organic Chemistry with laboratory
Two semesters of Physics (Calculus based preferred)*
One semester of Calculus
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) OR Graduate Record Examination (GRE) one does not outweigh the other
Onsite Interview (by invitation only, in Atlanta, GA)
Eight hours of Operating Room (OR) observation with an anesthesia professional (MD, CAA, or CRNA)
Courses with deadlines*
Listed courses should be retaken if they are 5 years old or older at the time of application.
- Human or Medical Physiology Lecture
- Physics lecture
- Human Anatomy or Anatomy and Physiology I and II/lab
Strongly Preferred (but not required) Courses:
- Biochemistry lab
- Physics labs
- Physiology lab
- One semester of Statistics
- One semester of Cellular Biology
- One semester of Molecular Biology
- One semester of Organic Chemistry II
- Two semesters of Microbiology/labs (subject to change)
- Additional patient care experience in a clinical setting
- Applicants should present a strong academic record in all coursework - not just the required prerequisite courses.
Additional Information:
- In-person and virtual prerequisite classes/labs will be accepted from regionally accredited institutions http://www.chea.org/directories/. A letter grade is required-
- Credits from Portage Learning/Straighterline or other generic learning platforms are not accepted.
- Advanced placement credits listed on the official college transcripts will be accepted. If you have AP credit in any of the science areas, it is recommended that you complete an upper-level course to maintain your knowledge in that area.
- Upper-level course numbered classes are preferred across all subjects. (general/principle/fundamentals of courses are acceptable)
- Not accepted: Survey courses (e.g., "Survey of Biology") Microbiology- Pathophysiology- Inorganic Chemistry- animal based courses- Pre-calculus
- Pass/Fail results for required prerequisite courses will not be accepted, except for coursework completed during the pandemic.
- Academic programs and prerequisite courses (4 or less) in progress at the time of application are acceptable. Proof of enrollment may be required.
- All prerequisite courses and academic degree program must be completed before matriculation, a letter grade of "B" or better preferred.
- Re-applicants: must complete any newly proposed prerequisite requirements.
- Applicants who have been out of academic practice or who have not worked in fields that require advanced-level math and science are strongly encouraged to revisit prerequisites
- Exemptions from the required prerequisite coursework will not be granted, regardless of professional background, test results, academic degrees, clinical experience, or specialized certifications.
- Credit Consideration: Anatomy & Physiology course requirement completed at a masters level can only be granted by the Admissions Committee and will be determined after matriculation.
- Courses completed on the quarter system or contact your institution for conversion information.
- Plus/Minus information is not calculated and the Program office does not recalculate academic information provided in CASAA.
- CASPer evaluation is not required.
Applicants are advised to review all requirements carefully and determine personal competitiveness. Science course requirements are intended to demonstrate a sound knowledge in each of the basic science areas. We expect candidates to have a solid foundation in these areas prior to applying. An applicant's GPA in the sciences are carefully considered.