Biology/Pre-Medicine MD Option - AS (061G)
Division: Biology, Chemistry and Physics Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (30 Credits) | ||
| Written & Oral Communication (6) | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Quantitative/Scientific Knowledge, Skills & Reasoning (12) | ||
| MTH 121 | Calc with Analytic Geom I | 4 |
| BIO 103 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 104 | General Biology II | 4 |
| Society & Human Behavior (6) | ||
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanistic Perspective (3) | ||
| Select any English Literature Course | 3 | |
| Historical Perspective (3) | ||
| Select any History (HST) Course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements (32 Credits) | ||
| BIO 211 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 104 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 203 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 204 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH 118 | Precalculus | 4 |
| PHY 101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 102 | College Physics II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ENG 101 College Composition I, HST 101 World Civilization I, MTH 100 Intro. to College Mathematics). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
- No grade of "D" is acceptable in BIO, CHM, PHY, or MTH courses.
- MTH 119 Pre-Calculus I - MTH 120 Pre-Calculus II (8 cr.) sequence may be substituted for MTH 118 Precalculus (4 cr.)
- BIO 121 Anatomy & Physiology I - BIO 122 Anatomy and Physiology II (8 cr.) sequence may be substituted for BIO 211 Microbiology (4 cr.)
- Minimum required GPA for articulation is 3.5
Biology/Pre-Medicine MD Option
Curriculum Code: 061G
Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Why major in Biology/Pre-Medicine MD Option?
The major in Biology/Pre-Medicine MD Option provides opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine. Upon completion of coursework, graduates are eligible to apply for admission into a 5-year M.D. program at St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies.
If I major in Biology/Pre-Medicine MD Option, can I transfer to an upper-division college or university?
The Biology/Pre-Medicine MD Option is specifically designed to meet undergraduate (pre-medicine) requirements for admission into the 5-year M.D. program at St. George’s University. However, credits are also transferable to baccalaureate programs (B.S. or B.A.) in Biology or related majors at other colleges and universities.
Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?
Based on placement testing, you may have to take developmental courses in English and/or Mathematics before taking core courses in your major.
How long will it take for me to complete this degree?
If you do not need developmental courses and you register for an average of 17 credits per semester, you can complete the A.S. program in two years. You can shorten the length of the time by taking summer courses.
For further information on the program, contact the Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics at (973) 877-3430 .
Upon completion graduates will be able to:
- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to become avid learners; and
- Apply for entry into a 5-year M.D. program by demonstrating mastery in biology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics.
Through its administration by the Division of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, the Biology/Pre-Medicine MD Option program demands academic rigor. The minimum required GPA is 3.5.