Program Overview

Program Overview

The Biology (Pre-Medicine) pathway is designed for students who have already obtained a Bachelor's degree and wish to complete the medical school science admission requirements. This pathway prepares students to apply to medical school, although admission is selective and dependent on multiple factors.

Program Details

• The program does not award a degree but prepares students for medical school.
• Students must see an advisor to create a customized educational plan to earn an Associate's degree.
• The pathway includes courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.

Estimated Length of Completion

• The estimated length of completion is 8 quarters, with 113 units required.
• The number of units may vary depending on transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.

Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List

• A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are provided to help students explore courses and complete tasks on time.
• The schedule assumes a fall quarter start but can be adjusted for different start dates.

Course Requirements

• BIOL&211: Majors Cellular Biology
• BIOL&212: Majors Animal
• BIOL&213: Majors Plant
• CHEM&161: General Chemistry with Lab I
• CHEM&162: General Chemistry with Lab II
• CHEM&163: General Chemistry with Lab III
• MATH&141: Precalculus I
• MATH&142: Precalculus II
• MATH&151: Calculus I
• MATH&152: Calculus II
• PHYS&114: General Physics I with Lab
• PHYS&115: General Physics II with Lab
• PHYS&116: General Physics III with Lab
• CHEM&241: Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM&242: Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM&243: Organic Chemistry III
• CHEM&251: Organic Chemistry Lab I
• CHEM&252: Organic Chemistry Lab II
• CHEM&255: Biochemistry I
• CHEM&256: Biochemistry II

Career Opportunities

• Physician
• Surgeon
• A Doctor of Medicine is required for these careers.

Future Education Opportunities

• Medical Degree or a related field at a four-year college or university.
• Continuation of preparation for professional programs such as pre-medicine, pre-dental, pre-veterinarian, pre-pharmacy, physical therapy.

Additional Information

• Learn more about the Transfer process, Transfer agreements, and Bachelor’s degrees.
• Transferring to top universities around the state and nation, such as Historically Black Universities and Colleges.