ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (0002) – PRE-MEDICINE PRE-MAJOR
Students who plan to earn an Associate in Science degree, transfer to a four-year college or university, then continue on to a school of medicine should follow the steps listed below. It is strongly recommended that you confer with a SWIC academic advisor prior to enrolling each semester and familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer.
Fulfill the General Education and other institutional requirements for the Associate in Science degree listed in the printed or online Âé¶¹APP Catalog. General Education course preferences may vary by transfer institution.
Recommended Courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
| BIOL 101 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 102 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
Most medical schools will accept the following courses for credit towards meeting admission requirements:
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| MATH 191 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PHYS 151 | Âé¶¹APP Physics I | 5 |
| PHYS 151 | Âé¶¹APP Physics II | 5 |
Optional Courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| PSYC 151 | General Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL 270 | Genetics | 4 |
| MATH 203 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | 5 |
*The optional courses listed below may be applicable toward admission to medical schools. Please keep in mind that most transfer institutions limit the number of credit hours taken within a student’s major field of study at the community college level. To ensure the acceptance of such courses toward your intended major, check with the four-year institution where you are transferring or a SWIC academic advisor regarding their applicability.
- Fulfill all other Associate in Science degree requirements listed in the printed or online Âé¶¹APP Catalog.
- Apply for graduation by the date published in the college calendar.
- Earn at least 64 transferable credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from SWIC. Manytransfer institutions require a higher GPA for admission to the institution and/or specific majors.
Note: Enrollment in many transfer classes is based on your score on the assessment placement test and/or your fulfillment of course prerequisites.
