Essential Courses

Course #	Title
BI 101	General Biology I
BI 102	Biology II
CH 142	Integrated Chemistry Principles I
CH 143	Integrated Chemistry Principles I Lab
CH 144	Integrated Chemistry Principles II
CH 145	Integrated Chemistry Principles II Lab
CH 232	Organic Chemistry I
CH 233	Organic Chemistry I Lab
CH 332	Organic Chemistry II
CH 312	Biochemistry
PC 200 and PC 200L	General Physics I and General Physics I Lab
OR
PC 202 and PC 202L	Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics Lab I
PC 202L	Introductory Physics Lab I
PC 201 and PC 201L	General Physics II and General Physics II Lab
OR
PC 203	Introductory Physics II
PC 203L	Introductory Physics Lab II
EN____	English course (in addition to CWS)
PY 101	Introduction to Psychology*
SO 101	Introduction to Sociology*

Important Notes

• Strongly recommend physiology, molecular biology, genetics, and dynamics of biological processes. Also recommend comparative anatomy, evolution, environmental science, calculus, foreign language (especially Spanish), philosophy, political science, sociology, economics, psychology, accounting and business courses, history, communication courses, and ethics.
• This course list does NOT represent a POE, nor does it cover College requirements. Design a POE, preferably in an academic area, in consultation with your advisor.
• Make sure to have an advisor on the Health Professions Committee.
• In addition to your course work you are urged to gain some experience in podiatric medicine either during the school year or over the summer.

Helpful Websites

American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
American Podiatric Medical Association
American Podiatric Medical Students Association
General Info

Suggested Core Progression for Pre-Podiatric Medicine

Bolded courses are offered only in the indicated semester and/or require a specific sequence due to Juniata prerequisites. Non-bolded courses are either offered in both semesters or represent open-ended choices, making them more flexible in when they can be taken.

	FALL	SPRING
Freshman Year	General Biology I	General Biology II
	Integrated Chemical Principles I	Integrated Chemial Principles II
	Integrated Chemical Principles I Lab	Integrated Chemial Principles II Lab
	FYC and FYS 101	Psychology Course

	FALL	SPRING
Sophomore Year	Organic Chemistry I	Organic Chemistry II
	Organic Chemistry I Lab	Sociology Course
		English course

	FALL	SPRING
Junior Year	Physics I and Lab	Physics II and Lab
	Biochemistry
	Healthcare Career Seminar
	MCAT Preparation*	MCAT Preparation

*Both semesters of the year you plan to take the exam.

If you study abroad the SAFEST strategy is to take ALL prerequisite courses for professional school in the U.S., which may require you to take courses in the U.S. over the summer, preferably at a 4 year institution. However, if this is extremely difficult for your situation, check with the professional schools you wish to attend to see if they will accept courses taken abroad and if so, get their response in writing. 

Be mindful of your POE courses, which are NOT indicated here.