Pre-Medicine Sciences - Associate of Science

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AS PMED can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science. AS PMED is also ideal for students interested in pre-medical, dental, pharmacy, or veterinary programs. AS Pre-Med students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable coursework.

Zero Summer

MATH 1414 - College Algebra for STEM Majors 4 credit hours. (020)

Semester Credit Hours: 4

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.

16 Week Classes

ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 credit hours. (010)
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours. (010) OR
ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey I 3 credit hours. (050)
BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I 4 credit hours. (030)
HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours. (060)

2nd 8 Week Classes

BIOL 2289 - Research Methods (Academic Cooperative) 2 credit hours. (090) OR
CHEM 2289 - Research Methods (Academic Cooperative) 2 credit hours. (090) OR
PHYS 2289 - Research Methods (Academic Cooperative) 2 credit hours. (090)
AND
EDUC 1100 - Learning Frameworks 1 credit hours.
(EDUC 1100 is a one hour course recommended to meet the 60 hour requirement.)

Semester Credit Hours: 14

First Year Spring

Schedule a campus tour with the transfer university.

16 Week Classes

ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 credit hours. (010)
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II 4 credit hours. (030)
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours. (060)
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours. (090)

Semester Credit Hours: 14

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.
The following course may also be taken during any Fall or Spring semester.

ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours. (080)

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Second Year Fall

Apply for graduation for AS PMED. Confirm admission to transfer university, and send final official transcript to transfer university at end of semester.

16 Week Classes

ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours. (040)
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. (070)
PHYS 1401 - College Physics I 4 credit hours. (090) ²
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours. (090)

Semester Credit Hours: 14

Second Year Spring

16 Week Classes

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. (070)
PHYS 1402 - College Physics II 4 credit hours. (090)²
CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I 4 credit hours. (090)

Semester Credit Hours: 15

Optional Second Summer

8 Week Classes

CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II 4 credit hours. (090)

Grand Total Hours: 60

¹ Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Pre-Medicine degree.
² Meet with an academic advisor or department chair for university specific transfer course.
³Cometalk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
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