Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Pre-Health Professions (Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Veterinary Medicine)
Department: Science
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01
For more information, visit the Mathematics and Science webpage or contact the Math and Science division at 615.230.3261 or mathscience@volstate.edu
This pathway is for students planning to continue their education in a bachelor’s degree curriculum at the university, or transfer directly into a professional program. Two years of study are taken at Vol State to complete the Associate of Science and the last two years are completed at the university to complete the Bachelor of Science. Admission into medical professional programs is highly competitive and is based on the student’s overall grade point average and their score on a nationally-normed exam (such as the MCAT or DAT) among other criteria.
Transfer Options
Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution. Visit the Tennessee Transfer Pathways website for more information and TTP curriculum guides.
Note: There are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide. Courses not listed in the area of study, but which satisfy the TTP curriculum guide requirement, may be used to meet the graduation requirement. Students who believe they have satisfied a requirement not appearing on their degree audit should speak with their advisor.
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