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Associate of Science in Pre-Medical Sciences - TBI

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

Zero Summer Courses (3 Credit Hours Total)

Zero Summer

16 week courses

Zero Summer Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 1(Required for progression) 3 070
Total Credit Hours: 3

First Year (36 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

16 week courses

First Year/Fall Semester Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 1(Required for progression) 3 010
HIST 1301 - US History I 1(Required for progression) 3 060
BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 1(Required for progression) 4 030
MATH 1414 - College Algebra STEM 1(Required for progression) 4 020
EDUC 1100 OR BIOL 2289 OR BIO/CHEM 2289 - Research Method 1*(Required for progression; Required for graduation with honors/strongly encouraged, choose one option) 1 090
Total Credit Hours: 15

Spring Semester

16 week courses

First Year/Spring Semester Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 1(Required for progression) 3 010
HIST 1302 - US History II 1(Required for progression) 3 060
BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 1(Required for progression) 4 030
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 1(Required for progression) 4 090
Total Credit Hours: 14

Summer Courses

16 week courses

First Year/Summer Semester Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 1(Required for progression) 3 070
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 1(Required for progression) 3 080
Total Credit Hours: 6

Second Year (22 Credit Hours Total, Plus Optional Summer)

Fall Semester

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16 Week Courses

Second Year/Fall Semester/16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 1(Required for progression) 3 040
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 1(Required for progression) 4 090
PHYS 1401 - College Physics I 1(Required for progression) 4 090
Total Credit Hours: 11

Spring Semester

16 week courses

Second Year/Spring Semester Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I 1(Required for progression) 4 090
PHYS 1402 - College Physics II 1(Required for progression) 4 090
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation OR ARTS 1303 - Art History I 1(Required for progression, choose one option) 3 050
Total Credit Hours: 11

Summer Courses (Optional Only)

16 week courses - Optional enhancement course

Second Year/Summer Semester Courses (Optional)
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II(Optional course) 4 090
Optional Course: 4 Credit Hours
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the Associate of Science degree.

*Required for graduation with honors / strongly encouraged.

Some courses may not transfer to a university, but are highly recommended for all Associate of Science in Pre-Medical Science majors. If you have questions, please meet with an academic advisor.

Students in the TBI Program must complete this course sequence in order to meet the requirements for an AS Pre-Medical Sciences Degree.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

AS Pre-Medical Sciences is designed to open up a variety of career paths for students who are interested in becoming a Dentist, Medical Doctor, or Veterinarian.

Important: AS Pre-Medical Science students interested in these degrees must work with academic advisor and/or the department chair to determine transferable course work.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Medical Assistant: $39,027 (Associate Degree required)
  • Medical Scientist: $52,419 (Bachelor Degree required)
  • Research Assistant: $41,610 (Associate's Degree required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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