Temple College Associate of Science in Pre-Medical Sciences

2023-2024 Guided Pathway

First Year (37 Credit Hours Total)

Zero Summer

Zero Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MATH 1414 - College Algebra for STEM Majors 4 020
Total Credit Hours: 4

Fall Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Fall - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition 3 010
HIST 1301 - United States History 3 060
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation OR ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey 3 010 / 050
BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors 4 030

2nd 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
BIOL 2289 - Research Methods OR CHEM 2289 - Research Methods OR PHYS 2289 - Research Methods 2 090
EDUC 1100 - Learning Frameworks 1 -
Total Credit Hours: 16

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 010
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors 4 030
HIST 1302 - United States History 3 060
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 090
Total Credit Hours: 14

First Year Summer Courses

The following courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester.

First Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 080
Total Credit Hours: 3

Second Year (25-29 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

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

16 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 040
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 070
PHYS 1401 - College Physics I 2(Meet with advisor about transfer-specific coursework) 4 090
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 090
Total Credit Hours: 14

Spring Semester

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

16 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 070
PHYS 1402 - College Physics II 2(Meet with advisor about transfer-specific coursework) 4 090
CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I 4 090
Total Credit Hours: 11

Second Year Summer Courses

The following course can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester.

Second Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II (Optional) 4 060
Optional course - not included in grand total
Grand Total Hours: 62

Important Notes

Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

Note 3: Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

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

Program Overview

The Associate of Science in Pre-Medical degree prepares students for university transfer into pre-medical, dental, pharmacy, or veterinary bachelor's degree programs, with a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Transfer Outlook

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

Career Outlook

This degree is intended to transition to a bachelor's degree in Pre-Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, or Veterinary studies.