Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1976-1977 Page: 67
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ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION AND DEGREES 67
* For schools requiring only 4 hours of chemistry,
the student will select Physical Science
1401.
Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental
Requirements
Hardin-Simmons University has for
many years provided course work
necessary for preparing men and
women for careers in medicine and
dentistry. Hardin-Simmons University
students perform admirably in our
nation's medical and dental schools.
Many pre-medical and pre-dental
students major in chemistry or biology,
although it is possible to major in
other areas. Each student is counseled
individually with regard to
needs and interests. The following
outline of courses is a typical core
requirement for students applying to
medical or dental schools.
Semester Hours
Biology 1410, 1411, and 2
advanced courses ................... 16
Chemistry 1410, 1411, 3401, 3402........ 16
English 1301, 1302 ...................... 6
M athem atics 1420 .......................4
(for pre-medical students)
Physics 1410, 1411 ......................8
Total ......... ............ ..... 50
Most pre-medical and pre-dental
students will complete at least 124
hours, including the above core
courses, and obtain a B.S. or B.A. degree.
Exceptional pre-medical and
pre-dental students may elect to follow
a three-year degree plan consisting
of at least 94 hours at HardinSimmons
University plus the successful
completion of the first year in an
accredited United States medical or
dental school. This program is outlined in the Degrees Offered Section
of this Bulletin.
Pre-Pharmacy Requirements
Students interested in a career in
pharmacy generally complete two
years' work in a college or university
and then enter a School of Pharmacy
for three additional years. A minimum
of 60 hours is required for admission
to most schools of pharmacy. The student
and his advisor will consult the
catalog of the school of pharmacy to
which the student seeks admission
and plan his specific program to meet
the requirements of that school.
The following Pre-Pharmacy program
represents the requirements of
most pharmacy schools.
Semester Hours
American History .....................6-12
Biology 1410, 1411 ............... ...... 8
Chemistry 1410, 1411, 3401, 3402 ........16
Economics ............................3-6
English and/or Speech ................ 6-12
M athem atics* ........................... 6
Physical Education or Military
Science .......................... 2-4
Physics 1410, 1411 ...................... 8
Political Science ......................6-12
Total ............. ........... 61-84
Electives**
*Some Schools of Pharmacy require mathematics
through the first semester of calculus.
**Some Schools of Pharmacy recommend microbiology
and accounting as electives, and
most require typewriting if not taken in high
school.
Three Year Pre-Law Programs
Exceptional pre-law students may
earn either the Bachelor of Arts or the
Bachelor of Business Administration
degree by completing one of the pro
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