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Completing a B.S. degree at an accredited school should prepare you for most graduate admission.  However, it is impossible to specify a single set of courses that will completely prepare one for graduate admission. Generally speaking, completing a B.S. degree at an accredited school should prepare you for most graduate admission. It is important that you do careful class planning and use electives wisely. It is also a good idea to have available slots open during your senior year to fit in some extra classes if need be. Taking summer classes to free up more time in your schedule is also a good idea.

You apply during the beginning of your senior year, which is a great time to contact programs you are interested in to see if there are any deficiencies in your transcript.  Nearly all graduate schools try to get all students on the same level during the first year of classes. Some schools will even allow entering students who are otherwise qualified to take one or two undergraduate courses in the first year, in order to rectify any "deficiencies".  However, like with any application process, it is wise to put your best foot forward. So make sure your transcript reflects your love of the sciences.

Basic requirements (depending on type of degree):
General Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Cellular Biology
Physiology
Developmental Biology

Some other typical requirements:
Organic chemistry
Calculus
Physics (can be non-calculus based)

Specific classes:
Physical chemistry
Population biology
Statistics

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