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Apr 16, 2026
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2026-2027 College Catalog
Pre-Professional Health Sciences AS, Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Medicine/Pre-Optometry Option Program Map
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If you are a full-time student and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years. See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you. To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours). Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.
TCC partners with the University of Oklahoma School for Community Medicine to offer Pre-Med 101 events for educating and informing Pre-Medical students as they navigate their academic journeys and futures in the medical profession. It is highly recommended that students in this program take full advantage of the opportunity to attend these events.
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Total Credit Hours: 16-18
Milestones
- Attend Pre-Med 101 event.
- Start getting involved on campus and in the community, such as volunteering and engaging in student clubs/organizations.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Download MS Office from MyTCC.
- Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
- Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Milestones
- Explore opportunities for medical experience (physical shadowing, clinical jobs, volunteering).
- Explore opportunities for undergraduate research experiences
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
- Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
- Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.
Milestones
- Attend Pre-Med 101 event for updated information.
- Continue exploring involvement with community service, medical experience, and club activities.
- Begin studying for the MCAT.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
- Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
- Visit Career Services to build your resume.
Total Credit Hours: 14-16
Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
Total Credit Hours: 61-63
Transfer Information
To become a physician, dentist or optometrist, a student must eventually earn a graduate degree from a professional school. Although professional schools do not stipulate specific undergraduate degrees required for admission, a strong science background is always required. Successful candidates are those who are very strong in the mathematical, physical, and biological sciences as well as in a broad range of social sciences and the humanities. Admittance to most graduate programs will require four semesters of chemistry, two semesters of physics, three semesters of biology, two or three semesters of English, and a high score on a standardized exam as well as volunteer work in a clinical setting or shadowing a medical professional. Contact the professional school to determine specific admission requirements. This degree will transfer to Rogers State University. Every class within this degree that you have completed at TCC will transfer to RSU. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to assist in selecting elective courses that will apply to the desired program of study at the transfer institution. Although you can transfer to RSU at any time, the smoothest transition occurs if you have earned or will earn an associate degree from TCC because your degree will satisfy the general education requirements at RSU. Northeastern State University (NSU)
TCC A.S. Pre-Professional Health Sciences, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry to NSU B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology 2023-2024 Rogers State University (RSU) University of Tulsa (TU)
2023-2024
TCC A.S. Pre-Professional Health Pre-Med to TU B.S. Biological Science Pre-Med 2023-2024 |
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