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Pre-Medicine - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

An Arts and Sciences Area of Study

Application Code 53

For curriculum information, contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division—Room ST-248—443-518-1600.

This curriculum is designed to provide the academic foundation needed by students who are planning to apply to dental school, medical school, optometry school, or veterinary school. The curriculum includes courses that prepare students for the Dental Admission Test (DAT), the Medical Colleges Admission Test (MCAT), and the Optometry Admission Test (OPT). Unless they have already earned a B.A. or a B.S. degree, students will apply to medical school, dental school or veterinary school after they have transferred to a four-year college or university. Students will be required to select a major after they transfer in order to complete the requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree. Students are advised to consult with an academic advisor and to research the entrance requirements for the professional school(s) to which they intend to apply.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 121College Composition

3
BIOL 101General Biology I

4
CHEM 101General Inorganic Chemistry I

4
MATH 181Calculus I

4
or higher core course

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 102General Biology II

4
CHEM 102General Inorganic Chemistry II

4
PHYS 103Fundamentals of Physics I

4
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities Core Group A - ENGL Course

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 201Genetics

3
BIOL 202Genetics Laboratory

1
CHEM 201Organic Chemistry I

4
PHYS 104Fundamentals of Physics II

4
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group A

3

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 200Microbiology

4
OR
BIOL 205Cell Biology

4
CHEM 202Organic Chemistry II

4
SPCH 105Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3
OR
SPCH 110Interpersonal Communication

3
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group B

3
Elective Arts & Sciences Elective

1

A graduate should be able to

  1. 1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of biological, chemical, and physical principles underlying living systems.
  2. 2. Synthesize, integrate, and apply scientific concepts to practical problems.
  3. 3. Communicate science effectively to professionals and lay persons.
  4. 4. Use mathematical concepts to analyze data and to solve problems.
  5. 5. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning.

Total Credit Hours: 60