The pre-architecture program isa pre-professional program offered at Texas State. Students who are interested in attending architecture school should identify themselves as a pre-architecture student when declaring a major. Students should also meet with their academic and pre-architecture advisor prior to each registration to ensure that all prerequisites for architecture school are being completed.

Because admission into architecture school requires only approximately one year of undergraduate work, there is no specific major to declare. Most pre-architecture students choose Industrial Technology - Construction Technology as their major.

The seven universities in Texas that offer architecture programs all have different prerequisites. The universities are:

• UT - Austin
• UT - Arlington
• UT - San Antonio
• University of Houston
• Rice University
• Texas Tech University
• Texas A&M University

Generally, courses within the general core curriculum will transfer to state institutions. Listed below are the suggested courses you should complete prior to transferring to an architecture program:

• ENG 1310 & 1320
• MATH 1317
• HIST 1310 & 1320
• POSI 2310 & 2320
• PHYS 1410 & 1420
• PFW (two courses)

Pre-architecture advising:

Please contact the pre-architecture advisor for more information:

Dr. Gary Winek
Engineering Technology

gw04@txstate.edu
512.245.2137

Dental schools do not require a specific major. Many students find it expedient to major in either biology or chemistry and minor in the other. This is because many of the required biology and chemistry courses are prerequisites to dental school.

Prerequisite information:

In the past, the prerequisites to Texas medical and dental schools have included (but are not limited to):

• Biology - 14 semester hours, 2 hours must be lab
• General chemistry - 8 hours required (6 lecture and 2 lab)
• Organic chemistry - 8 hours required (6 lecture and 2 lab)
• Physics - 8 hours required (6 lecture and 2 lab)
• English - 6 hours required
• Calculus or statistics - 3 hours required (medical schools generally require this, dental schools generally do not)
• Biochemistry - 3 hours (either required or highly recommended)
• All courses must be applicable to a science degree, no non-science major courses or health career major courses. Students must earn a grade of C or beter in all prerequisite courses

We have an arrangement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSC) Dental School. You may apply for early entry after you have  completed 12 hours of coursework, but before you have completed 30 hours. You will apply and then interview at UTHSC. If admitted, and if you meet the requirements of the program for the next three years, you will be allowed to enter dental school a year early. Then, your first year of dental school will satisfy the requirements of your last year for your bachelor's degree at Texas State. Please see UTSHC's Website and your pre-dental advisor for more information.

Pre-dental advising:

You should speak with the pre-dent advisor to ensure that you take the appropriate coursework and will be prepared for the Dental Admission Test (usually taken during the spring of your junior year). Your pre-dental advisor can also help you create a competitive application by recommending courses, explain the process of dental school application, discuss the timing of coursework, set up practice interviews, and maintain your records to assist you in reapplying if necessary.

Your pre-dental advisors are:

Dr. Carolyn Pesthy
Department of Biology

512.245.9761
cp22@txstate.edu

Dr. Marilyn Banta
Department of Biology

512.245.3367
mb79@txstate.edu

For more information, please visit the Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service.

While medical schools do not require a specific major, many students find it expedient to major in biology or chemistry and minor in the other. This is because many of the required courses are prerequisites for medical school.

Prerequisite information:

In the past, the prerequisites to Texas medical and dental schools have included (but are not limited to):

• Biology - 14 semester hours, 2 hours must be lab
• General chemistry - 8 hours required (6 lecture and 2 lab)
• Organic chemistry - 8 hours required (6 lecture and 2 lab)
• Physics - 8 hours required (6 lecture and 2 lab)
• English - 6 hours required
• Calculus or statistics - 3 hours required (medical schools generally require this, dental schools generally do not)
• Biochemistry - 3 hours (either required or highly recommended)
• All courses must be applicable to a science degree, no non-science major courses or health career major courses. Students must earn a grade of C or beter in all prerequisite courses

Pre-medical advising:

You should meet with a pre-medical advisor. Your pre-med advisor can help you design a competitive transcript, explain the process of medical school application, discuss the timing of coursework, set up practice interviews, and maintain your records to assist you in reapplying if necessary. You should meet with your pre-med advisor as soon as possible.

Your pre-medical advisors are:

Dr. Carolyn Pesthy
Department of Biology

512.245.9761
cp22@txstate.edu
 

Dr. Marilyn Banta
Department of Biology

512.245.3367
mb79@txstate.edu

For more information, please visit the Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service.

Because admission into a pharmacy school requires only approximately two years of undergraduate work, there is no specific major to declare. Most pre-pharmacy students choose biochemistry or chemistry as their major and biology as their minor.

It is a personal decision whether or not you finish a four year degree prior to attending pharmacy school. However, it may be advantageous to complete a four year degree in case pharmacy school does not work out.

Prerequisite information:

There are six pharmacy schools in Texas and all have different prerequisites. The six pharmacy schools in Texas are:

• UT - Austin
• University of Houston
• Texas Southern University
• Texas Tech School of Pharmacy
• Texas A&M University - Kingsville
• University of the Incarnate Word

The following are common prerequisites for the six pharmacy schools in Texas (each school may require additional coursework):

• CHEM 1341 & 1141 (General Chemistry I lecture and lab)
• CHEM 1342 & 1142 (General Chemistry II lecture and lab)
• CHEM 2341 & 2141 (Organic Chemistry I lecture and lab)
• CHEM 2342 & 2142 (Organic Chemistry II lecture and lab)
• BIO 1430 (Functional Biology)
• BIO 1431 (Organismal Biology)
• MATH 1315 (College Algebra)
• PHYS 1410 (General Physics I)
• ENG 1310 (College Writing I)
• HIST 1310 (History of the US to 1877)
• POSI 2310 (Principles of American Government)
• SOCI 1310 (Introduction to Sociology) or PSY 1300 (Introduction to Psychology)

Admissions criteria:

According to an admissions administrator at one Texas pharmacy school, pharmacy school applications have two important components:

1. Academics: PCAT score, pre-requisite GPA, GPA in advanced sciences, possible completion of BA/BS degree.
   The average GPA of accepted students in 2009 was approximately 3.60.
2. Professional development: Are you a certified pharmacy tech? Work experience in a pharmacy setting? Types and amount of community service? Served as a teacher or tutor? Been involved in research? Direct work experience in a pharmacy setting is stressed, as it confirms pharmacy is really your career choice.

Pre-pharmacy advising:

You should meet with a pre-pharmacy advisor. Your pre-pharm advisor can help you design a competitive transcript, explain the process of pharmacy school application, discuss the timing of coursework, and more. You should meet with your pre-pharm advisor as soon as possible.

Your pre-pharmacy advisor is:

Dr. Linette Watkins
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

512.245.2156
lw09@txstate.edu

The Agriculture Department has provided a factsheet on their Website for pre-veterinary students. The Agriculture Department has also provided a checksheet for Texas A&M Vet School requirements.

Pre-veterinary advising:

Please contact the faculty advisor for pre-veterinary students at:

• 512.245.2130
• ag@txstate.edu

For more information, please visit the Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service (this includes veterinary information).

While physician assistant programs do not require a specific major, many students find it expedient to major in biology or chemistry and minor in the other. This is because many of the required courses are prerequisites for physician assistant school.

Prerequisite information: 

The following are the courses you must successfully complete before application to UT: San Antonio's physican's assistant program. Required courses may vary depending on the school you apply to:

• BIO 1430 - Functional biology
• BIO 1431 - Organismal biology
• BIO 2451 - Anatomy and physiology 1
• BIO 2452 Anatomy and physiology 2
• BIO 2400 - Microbiology
• CHEM 1341/1141 - General chemistry 1 lecture and lab
• CHEM 1342/1142 - General chemistry 2 lecture and lab
• CHEM 2341/2141 - Organic chemistry 1 lecture and lab
• MATH 2328 - Statistics
• PSY 1300 - Introduction to Psychology

Admissions criteria:

The following are admissions criteria for UT - San Antonio's physician assistant program. Admissions criteria may vary depending on the school you apply to:

• Prerequisite science courses with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (must be completed by the end of the Fall semester of the year you apply to the program)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 in core curriculum courses
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 in last 30 hours
• Complete CASPA (Central Application Service for Physician Assistants) application: https://secure.caspaonline.org
  Application covers: academic record, patient contact experience, related health care experience and research (including PA shadowing time), community service, employment history, personal statement, and more.

Pre-PA advising:

You should meet with a pre-PA advisor. Your pre-PA advsior can help you design a competitive transcript, explain the process of PA school application, counsel  you about timing and courses, set up practice interviews, and maintain your records to assist you in reapplying if necessary. You should meet with your pre-PA advisor as soon as possible.

Your pre-physician assistant advisors are:

Dr. Carolyn Pesthy
Department of Biology

• 512.245.9761
• cp22@txstate.edu

Dr. Marilyn Banta
Department of Biology

• 512.245.3367
  mb79@txstate.edu

For more information on physician assistants, please visit Abilene Christian University's Website.