Physics — Pre-Med (MPHY), Pre-Den (DPHY), Pre-Opt (OPHY)
The Physics – Pre-Health tracks provide students with a strong foundation in the core principles of physics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, and biophysics, while preparing them for the scientific and technological challenges of modern healthcare. Through a combination of coursework, laboratory training, and research experiences, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and experimental skills that are highly valued by medical schools and healthcare professions. The curriculum combines a solid background in physics with supporting studies in biology, chemistry, and health sciences. Graduates are prepared for medical school, biomedical research, healthcare technology development, and other advanced fields, with a skill set that emphasizes scientific inquiry, quantitative reasoning, and practical experience.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 1100 English Composition I | 3 | ENGL 1120 English Composition II | 3 |
| CORE HISTORY I | 3 | MATH 1610 Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM 1030 Fundamentals Chemistry I1 | 3 | CHEM 1040 Fundamental Chemistry II1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1031 Fundamental Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 | CHEM 1041 Fundamental Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology | 3 | BIOL 1030 Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1021 Principles of Biology Laboratory | 1 | BIOL 1031 Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 1100 Physics Orientation | 1 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CORE LITERATURE | 3 | CHEM 2080 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2070 Organic Chemistry I | 3 | CHEM 2081 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 2071 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 | BIOL 3000 Genetics | 3 |
| PHYS 1600 Engineering Physics I | 4 | BIOL 3001 General Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 1620 Calculus II | 4 | PHYS 1610 Engineering Physics II | 4 |
| SCMH 1890 Pre-Health Professions Orientation | 1 | COMM 1000 Public Speaking | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 3200 General Microbiology | 3 | BIOL 4100 Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3201 General Microbiology Laboratory | 1 | BIOL 4101 Cell Biology Laboratory | 2 |
| MATH 2630 Calculus III | 4 | PHIL 1030 Ethics and the Health Sciences | 3 |
| PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | BCHE 5190 Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BCHE 5180 Biochemistry I | 3 | PHYS 2300 Physics Laboratory Skills | 3 |
| PHYS 2200 Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity | 3 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CORE LIT/HISTORY II | 3 | CORE SOCIAL SCIENCE2 | 3 |
| CORE FINE ARTS | 3 | PHYS 3200 Statistical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 3100 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | Physics Elective3 | 6 |
| PHYS 2100 Intermediate Mechanics | 3 | General Elective3 | 3 |
| Physics Elective3 | 3 | UNIV 4AA0 Achieve the Creed | 0 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 122 | |||
Long range schedules for COSAM courses are online at http://aub.ie/cosamlrs
Courses in BOLD will be used to calculate GPS in major.
Options for courses labeled CORE are in the Auburn University Bulletin (www.auburn.edu/bulletin) under Core Curriculum.
Students should declare a major in the semester they earn 60 hours.
Students must complete all requirements for that major prior to graduation.
Students planning a Physics major should consult with a pre-health advisor.
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The Chemistry CHEM 1110/CHEM 1111-CHEM 1120/CHEM 1121 sequence can substitute for CHEM 1030/CHEM 1031-CHEM 1040/CHEM 1041. See advisor for details.
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Students who have AP or transfer credit for US History should see an advisor for CORE SOC SCI choices.
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Total electives required may change with choice of major.