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Pre-Podiatry (3 or 4 years)

Overview of Podiatry as a Career

See the Occupational Outlook Handbook: Podiatry

Podiatric Education Contract Tuition Program

Since there are no podiatry schools in West Virginia the Higher Education Policy Commission has established contracts with The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland to accept West Virginia students. Up to twp spaces per year will be reserved and selected individuals who apply may receive a cost reduction. See the Podiatry Fact Sheet for details

Courses

Principles of Biology I and II (BSC 120 and 121)

Principles of Chemistry I and II and Labs (CHM 211, 212, 217, and 218)

Organic Chemistry I and II and Organic Lab (CHM 355, 356, and 361)

College Algebra (MTH 130 or 127) and Trigonometry (MTH 122) [Requirement may also be met by Pre-Calculus (MTH 132), Applied Calculus (MTH 140), or Calculus (MTH 229)]

General Physics I and II and labs (PHY 201, 202, 203 and 204)

English Composition I and II (ENG 101 and 102)

Recommended Electives

No specific courses.

Other Courses

Follow catalog for degree requirements B.S. or B.A.

Minimum Application Requirements

90 hours

Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Cellular/Molecular Biology
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Microbiology

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry

Physics

Exams

MCAT or GRE (both the general and the science area) preferably in the fall of the year before entering the podiatry program.

Articulation Agreement Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

A formal agreement has been reached that leads from a degree at Marshall to podiatry school at Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Also see the Podiatry Fact Sheet. If you are interested stop by S 270 or contact the College of Science Associate Dean.

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