These programs are designed to prepare students for dental and medical schools and lead to a bachelor of science in one of several majors offered through the college. The requirements are very exacting and demand high scholastic competence and performance.<br><br>Most American dental and medical schools recommend that applicants have at least two semesters of freshman biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics with labs, (2) breadth in the educational experience, and (3) in-depth experience in a single discipline. Auburn University students complete these recommendations by enrolling in a core of courses shown in the curriculum model. Each student also declares a major. Students should confer with the COSAM pre-health advisors for specific course requirements since these can vary from school to school. Students may choose to major in a curriculum in another college or school, but they should meet with the COSAM Director of Pre-Health Programs as freshmen for assistance in becoming competitive applicants.<br><br>In the junior year, students should attend the mandatory meetings concerning the application process that are conducted by the COSAM Chairman of the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee (PPAC) in January. Also, students in pre-dentistry or pre-medicine should take the Dental Admission Test or the Medical College Admission Test at least a year before the date of entry to professional school and submit applications to the professional schools of their choice at that time.