Typical AS Pre-Med Course Sequence
Below is a typical Pre-Med class sequence to fulfill an Associate of Science Degree at PPCC. This class sequence is in preparation for transferring to a four-year university Pre-Med track. Courses can be spread out further.
First Semester
- ENG 121 English Composition I (3 credits)
- MAT 121 College Algebra (4 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits) See Catalog or Degree Check for choices.
- Arts and Humanities (3 credits) See Catalog or Degree Check for choices.
- CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry (5 credits)
CHE 101 prerequisite to CHE 111 is only needed if student has not passed High School Chemistry or had no previous college Chemistry.
Second Semester
- CHE 111 General Chemistry I (5 credits)
- MAT 166 Pre-Calculus (5 credits)
- History (3 credits) See Catalog or Degree Check for choices.
- Communications 115, 125 or 220 (3 credits)
- ENG 122 English Composition II (3 credits)
Third Semester
- Arts and Humanities (3 credits) See Catalog or Degree Check for choices.
- PHY 111 Physics Algebra-Based I (5 credits)
- BIO 111 General College Biology I (5 credits)
- MAT 201 Calculus I (5 credits)
Fourth Semester
- CHE 112 General Chemistry II (5 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits) See Catalog or Degree Check for choices.
- BIO 112 General College Biology II (5 credits)
- PHY 112 Physics Algebra-Based II (5 credits)
Note: Anatomy and Physiology courses should be taken at Junior or Senior levels at a traditional four-year institutions to properly prepare for Medical School. Taking BIO 106, BIO 201 and BIO 202 at PPCC would not be sufficient.
PPCC does not offer Bio-Chem courses. Those also would need to be taken after a student transfers to a traditional four-year university or college.
Students should research Pre-Med tracks at the four-year institutions of their choice prior to attending.
Meet with your general Medical Sciences Advisor to plan course schedules. Meet with a Faculty Advisor in the Biology Department for expert Pre-Medical advice.