![]() | Table of Contents University Transfer Programs Curriculum Guides Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry |
![]() | Curriculum Guides are suggested courses of study which may include more or less than the RSCC degree requirements. They are not intended to represent requirements for any particular college or university. Students should consult articulation agreements, the catalog of the school to which they intend to transfer, and their advisor for specific degree requirements. |
Degree: Associate of Science
This unified basic curriculum in pre-medicine and pre-dentistry is designed to prepare students for schools of medicine and dentistry such as the University of Tennessee or a similar institution, where admission requirements are two years of college experience. Medical college usually requires three or four years of college experience. Roane State students should consult the catalog of the university or professional school of choice and an advisor to determine specific requirements for admission.
| First Year | Hours | ||
| BIOL | 1110,1120 | General Biology I, II | 8 |
| CHEM | 1110,1120 | General Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| ENGL | 1010,1020 | Composition I, II | 6 |
| MATH | 1910 | Calculus I1 | 4 |
| Social Science Elective2 | 3 | ||
| First Year Total | 29 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| CHEM | 2010,2020 | Organic Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| ENGL | Sophomore Literature Elective2 | 3 | |
| HIST | History Sequence2 | 6 | |
| PHYS | 2010 | Non-Calculus Based Physics I3 | 4 |
| SPCH | 201 | Basic Speech | 3 |
| Humanities Electives2 | 6 | ||
| Social Science Elective2 | 3 | ||
| Second Year Total | 33 | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 62 | ||
1 If mathematics background or ACT score is not adequate, consult an advisor about taking MATH 1730 (Pre-Calculus).
2 For specific course recommendations, students should consult the catalog of the senior institution they plan to attend.
3 Consult an advisor about substituting PHYS 2110 for PHYS 2010. Also check with the senior institution about most recent requirements.
Students pursuing this area of study will be advised by the Mathematics and Sciences Division.