May 19, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Biology - Associate of Science


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AS BIOL can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Microbiology, or Biology with Teaching Certification in Life Science. AS BIOL is also ideal for students interested in pre-medical, dental, pharmacy, or veterinary programs. AS BIOL students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor and/or Biology department chair to determine transferrable coursework.

First Year Fall


Meet with academic advisor or department chair to obtain copy of transfer university degree plan and to determine G.P.A. needed to transfer to desired university.

First Semester


Semester Credit Hours: 14


Second Semester


Semester Credit Hours: 16


First Year Summer


Confirm courses for completion of AS degree. Start applying for admission to transfer university and send first official transcript to transfer university.

Summer Session I or II


Semester Credit Hours: 3


Second Year Fall


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans. 

First Semester


Semester Credit Hours: 13


Second Semester


Semester Credit Hours: 14


Grand Total Hours: 60


1 Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Biology degree.
2 Meet with an academic advisor or Biology department chair for university specific transfer course. 
FOS - Field of Study Course.
FY = Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.
BH = Courses will meet partial requirements to graduate with Biological Honors. 

*Preferred Course

Transfer Outlook

AS  Biology (BIOL) can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Biology, or Microbiology.  AS BIOL is also ideal for students interested in pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, or pre-veterinary programs. AS BIOL students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor and/or BIOL department chair to determine transferrable coursework.

Career Outlook

Environmental Scientist- $73,174*  w/Bachelor’s Degree

Veterinarian - $71,006*  w/Doctoral Degree

Physician Assistant  - $92,774* w/Master’s Degree

*Based on entry wages for Central Texas

 

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