Prerequisite Courses
Academic foundation for your healthcare career
Before beginning your professional studies at Pars University, you must complete prerequisite coursework. These foundational courses ensure you have the knowledge base needed for success in your chosen program.
MD Program Prerequisites
| Subject | Credit Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Biology I and II | 8 (with lab) | Must include cell biology |
| General Chemistry I and II | 8 (with lab) | Including atomic theory and reactions |
| Organic Chemistry I and II | 8 (with lab) | Required for pharmacology foundation |
| Biochemistry | 3-4 | Highly recommended |
| Physics I and II | 8 (with lab) | Mechanics, electricity, optics |
| English Composition | 6 | Writing intensive courses |
| Statistics or Biostatistics | 3 | Research methodology foundation |
BSN Program Prerequisites
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (8 credits with lab)
- Microbiology (4 credits with lab)
- General Chemistry (4 credits with lab)
- Nutrition (3 credits)
- Psychology (3 credits)
- Human Development/Lifespan (3 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)
- English Composition (6 credits)
MPH Program Prerequisites
- Statistics (one course minimum)
- Biology (one course with lab)
- Social Science (psychology, sociology, or anthropology)
- Research Methods (recommended)
Note: Students without all prerequisites may be admitted with conditions requiring completion of deficiencies during the first year.
MBA/MHA Prerequisites
- Business Mathematics or Calculus
- Statistics
- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Accounting Principles (recommended)
- Computer Literacy
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