Prerequisites

Four prerequisites are required for admission for all GEPN applicants. Three of these courses must be complete with transcripts submitted at the time of application. The fourth course must be complete before June 15th prior to matriculation into the school. A cumulative GPA of B (3.0) or better is required for all four prerequisites.

Prerequisites must be taken at an accredited college or university (including community college) either in person or online within the last 8 years prior to application submission. AP credits are NOT acceptable to fulfill the following required courses.

What courses am I required to take as prerequisites to apply to the GEPN program? 

 
The four required prerequisite courses are: 
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (4 credits). May complete one semester of Anatomy with lab as separate courses. 
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4 credits). May complete one semester of Physiology with lab as a separate course. 
  • General Chemistry with lab (4 credits) 
  • Microbiology with lab (4 credits) 
Please take note of the following requirements:  
  • Three of the courses must be complete at the time of application with transcripts submitted, and all four courses must be completed by June 15th before you begin the program.
  • All courses must be taken at an accredited college or university. 
  • A cumulative grade of B (3.0) for all four courses is required.
  • Courses may be taken either in-person or online. 
  • Courses must have been completed within the 8 years prior to application submission. 

Can I apply without the prerequisites but take them if admitted? 

You must have completed three of the four prerequisites at the time of application (with transcripts submitted), and all prerequisites by June 15th in the year that you begin the program.

Is there a specific or recommended order the prerequisites should be taken in? 

The prerequisites do not need to be taken in a particular order.   
 

Does taking the prerequisites shorten the duration or reduce the number of credits required in the GEPN program? 

No. Prerequisite courses do not formally transfer in to the GEPN program and do not reduce the number of credits required in order to complete it.   Prerequisite courses do not substitute for any of the coursework required in the GEPN program.