Department of Biology
Special B.S. for Premedical, Predental, and Preoptometry Students
Students on Summer 2019, Fall 2019, or Spring 2020 requirements BIOL-BS-SP
This special accelerated degree program is designed for students admitted to the Indiana University Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, or Optometry after three years at Indiana University Bloomington.
Requirements
Students who have satisfactorily completed at least 90 credit hours in courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and all CASE requirements may apply 8 credit hours of their first-year professional courses toward their undergraduate major and 22 credit hours of their first-year professional courses as undergraduate elective credit. The student must complete all other major requirements.
Students who have been accepted to medical and dental schools other than Indiana University's must have special permission from the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to apply for this degree.
Students interested in this option should consult with a Biology academic advisor.