Associate of Science (A.S.)
If you are interested in a career in medicine, start your journey at Southwest. This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to pursue a degree in their chosen medical field or to transfer and obtain a bachelor’s degree. Some programs allow students to transfer directly to begin working on a doctorate.
Your path to a rewarding medical career can begin with a pre-medical specialization at Southwest.
A QUALITY EDUCATION
The Department of Science and Mathematics serves students by providing quality science and math classes needed for pre-medical programs and admission tests. The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree with a major in Science, Specialization: Pre-Medical catalog (button below) lists classes needed for your degree, but courses can be tailored to the specific prerequisites of your chosen pre-medical interest.
MULTIPLE PATHS
There are multiple paths for students pursuing a medical degree. We have transfer agreements with many different colleges and universities, including several special agreements with schools offering optometry, pharmacy, and more.
Contact us today to learn about a specific program that you are interested in!
Associate of Science, Pre-Medical Major
CIP 24.0101
Degree: Associate of Science (AS - Transfer) (Science)
Program Code: 880
Program Length: 2 year - 4 Semesters
Minimum Credits: 66 (Discuss pre-health/medical choice with a pre-med advisor.)
Distance Learning Option Available
Visit the Science Dept. Pre-Medical website for more information on pre-med options, transfer & articulation agreements.
AS Transfer Resources - Transfer & Articulation Agreements, Guaranteed Admission Agreements
Program Advisor
Bill Taylor
276.964.7309
Russell Hall Room 228
First Semester
- ENG 111: College Composition I 1
- BIO 101: General Biology I
- CHM 111: General Chemistry I
- MTH 261: Applied Calculus I
- HIS 121: United States History I
- OR
- HIS 111: History of World Civilization I
- SDV 100: College Success Skills
Semester Total
- Lecture Hours: 16
- Lab Hours: 6
- Course Credits: 18
Second Semester
- ENG 112: College Composition II
- BIO 102: General Biology II
- CHM 112: General Chemistry II
- MTH 245: Statistics I
Semester Total
- Lecture Hours: 12
- Lab Hours: 8
- Course Credits: 14
Third Semester
- ENG 245: British Literature
- OR
- ENG 246: American Literature
- CHM 241: Organic Chemistry I AND
- CHM 245: Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
- PHY 201: General College Physics I
- ITE 152: Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
- OR
- Approved Elective 3 credit
- Elective Social Science 3 credit **
Semester Total
- Lecture Hours: 15
- Lab Hours: 6
- Course Credits: 18
Fourth Semester
- CST 100: Principles of Public Speaking
- CHM 242: Organic Chemistry II AND
- CHM 246: Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
- PHY 202: General College Physics II
- Elective Humanities Elective 3 credit ***
- Health or Physical Education 1 credit
Semester Total
- Lecture Hours: 12
- Lab Hours: 8
- Course Credits: 16
Total Minimum Credits: 66
The student who does not need organic chemistry I and II will take 32 credit hours of sciences and have total credits of 63 hours.
The student who does not need organic chemistry II will take 33 credit hours of science and have a total credits of 64 hours.
Students seeking occupational and physical therapy studies must consult with their science faculty advisor to determine if BIO 141 and BIO 142 should be taken instead of CHM 241/245 and CHM 242/246.
**Social Science Elective:
Determine transfer institution's requirements prior to selection;
***Humanities Electives:
Determine transfer institution's requirements prior to selection:
****Approved Science Electives -
Determine transfer institution's requirements prior to selection.
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Most pre-medical students will transfer to senior institutions for completion of a Bachelor of Science degree. A Bachelor of Science degree is not required for pharmacy schools or the Kentucky College of Optometry at the University of Pikeville.
Professional schools do not recommend any one major at the four-year schools. They strongly recommend that students enroll in a degree program of their choice to prepare for alternate career goals.
It is important you meet with the pre-medical science advisor to discuss classes needed for specific areas of interest. Contact us today to learn more! bill.taylor@sw.edu
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Southwest Virginia Community College has options to help you pay for a degree or certificate. A high percentage of students receive assistance through financial aid.
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