Rust College, in cooperation with Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, offers a dual degree program
in Medicine and Biology or Chemistry. Under this program a student attends Rust College for three academic years
and then attends Meharry Medical College for four years. Rust College and Meharry Medical College agree to:
· Permit qualified Rust College students, who have successfully completed a prescribed three-year course (Pre-Medical Program) of study and have satisfied entrance criteria, to enroll at Meharry Medical College for their first year of professional medical training. The number of students to be admitted each year will be determined jointly by the faculty of Rust College and Meharry Medical College.
· Encourage students, who have entered Meharry Medical College under this Agreement, to return to Rust College after the successful completion of the first professional year at Meharry Medical College for the award of their Bachelor of Science degree either in biology or chemistry and then continue their studies at Meharry Medical College toward completion of the final professional years of their medical education.
Students who shall be provided this dual degree opportunity must have:
· Completed a Rust College prescribed 3-year curriculum in either biology or chemistry, with a 3.25
grade point average or better (transfer students are not eligible).
· MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) scores of eight (8) or better in each category.
· Approval by the Rust College Pre-Medicine Advisory Committee and the Meharry Medical College
Admission Committee.
· Successful completion of the first year of medical school at Meharry Medical College. (The total
credits earned at Meharry must equal at least twenty-four (24) semester hours).
PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CAREER PROGRAM
Students preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, medical technology, nursing or other health related fields need to complete all requirements as described in this catalog for an appropriate major in science. They should consult with their advisor as to the exact course(s) that would be appropriate for them. Students preparing for health related careers usually major in biology or chemistry. In addition to completing coursework, students should also consult with the Pre-Medical Advisor to determine the proper times to take admissions tests and to apply to an appropriate professional school.
Students preparing for careers in medicine and dentistry need to complete all requirements as described in this catalog for their major. Students preparing for careers in medicine and dentistry usually major in biology or 130 chemistry, but some students major in other fields in the liberal arts. The following are required courses and the suggested curriculum for the pre-professional program.
In addition to the general education requirements, the following courses are needed for the pre-medical and predentistry program:
REQUIRED COURSES AND SUGGESTED CURRICULUM FOR PRE-MEDICINE AND PRE-DENTISTRY
PRE-MEDICINE AND PRE-DENTISTRY CORE COURSES
CHE 131/132 General Chemistry I-II 3/3
CHE 111/112 General Chemistry I-II Labs. 1/1
CHE 331/332 Organic Chemistry I-II 3/3
CHE 311/312 Organic Chemistry I-II Labs. 1/1
BIO 231 General Botany 3
BIO 211 General Botany LAB 1
BIO 232 General Zoology 3
BIO 212 General Zoology Lab 1
PHY 231/232 Physics I-II 3/3
PHY 211/212 Physics I-II Labs 1/1
MAT 231/232 Calculus I-II 3/3
Total Hours 38.00
Electives (as suggested below) 46.00
(a) Chemistry: A minimum of 16 semester hours in chemistry is required. Eight hours must be in organic
chemistry and another eight hours must be in inorganic chemistry. Additional courses that one may consider are such courses as biochemistry advanced analytical chemistry, physical chemistry or instrumentation analysis.
(b) Physics: Acceptable courses in physics must include laboratory credits and must adequately cover mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and magnetism.
(c) Biology: Eight semester hours in modern concepts of mammalian biology, including laboratory hours are required. Students are encouraged to pursue upper level coursework in biological sciences such as, cell biology, comparative anatomy, embryology, general genetics, histology, immunology, mammalian physiology, microbiology, or related courses.
(d) English Composition: Both oral and written English are considered highly essential to the successful study of medicine. Advanced courses in English and literature are recommended.
(e) Electives: A broad cultural background is recommended for pre-medical and pre-dental students. Electives in Humanities, including Literature, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, Behavioral Sciences, and other Liberal Arts courses are recommended.
REQUIRED COURSES AND SUGGESTED CURRICULUM FOR PRE-MEDICAL
AND PRE-DENTAL PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR
See Freshman Year Experience 33.00
SOPHOMORE YEAR
AEP 211/212 Academic Enrichment 1
BIO 232 General Zoology 3
BIO 231 General Botany 3
BIO 212 General Zoology Lab 1
BIO 211 General Botany Lab 1
CHE 131/132 General Chemistry I-II 6
CHE 111/112 General Chemistry I-II Labs 2
MAT 230 Pre-Calculus I 3
MAT 231 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 3
HUM 233 Introduction to the Humanities 3
CHE 331/332 Organic Chemistry I-II 6
CHE 311/312 Organic Chemistry Lab I-II 2
Total Hours 34.00
JUNIOR YEAR
PHY 231/232 Physics I-II 6
PHY 211/212 Physics I-II Lab 2
MAT 232 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II 3
or
MAT 234 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3
CHE/BIO 460 Internship 6
Two Courses in Foreign Language 6
One Elective 4
SOS 231 Introduction to the Social Sciences 3
Total Hours 30.00
SENIOR YEAR
REL 230 Biblical Studies 3
Major course and electives include 24
Advance Science Electives with labs
SOS 231 Introduction to the Social Sciences 3
Total Hours 30.00
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM
Rust College, in cooperation with Xavier University, Louisiana, offers a joint undergraduate/professional program of education leading to both the Bachelor of Science degree at Rust College and the Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Xavier University.
Xavier University College of Pharmacy shall offer acceptances to at least three candidates meeting all qualifications for admission including results of the interview conducted by Rust College. Applicants may be considered during their third or fourth year of attendance at Rust College and are eligible for admission to Xavier University College of Pharmacy following the completion of 90 semester credit hours or more at Rust.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For consideration for participation in this affiliated degree program, applicants must:
· Submit a properly completed application accompanied by a non-refundable application
fee to the Office of Admissions, Xavier University College of Pharmacy no more than one year and no less than five months prior to expected entry.
· Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.
· Have two letters of recommendation mailed directly to the Office of Admissions by the recommending parties. One must be from a pharmacist, other health professional, or a college of pharmacy, and the second must be from the applicant's pre-pharmacy advisor or advisory committee.
PRE-PHARMACY DOCTOR PROGRAM
Following are the course requirements for Rust's pre-pharmacy doctor program. These courses are in addition to the general education requirements of the college. The student is expected to complete the pre-pharmacy doctor requirements at Rust College and may be eligible for a B.S. in Biology. After meeting the requirements, the student may apply to Xavier University and other pharmacy schools to complete a pharmacy doctor degree. Pharmacy schools may differ in the requirements for acceptance. Be certain to check the requirements for your choice of major
institution.
SUGGESTED COURSES REQUIRED FOR PRE-PHARMACY DOCTOR PROGRAM
Biology I and II / Labs 8
Microbiology/ Lab 4
Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3
Human Anatomy an Physiology II Lab 1
Immunology/Lab 4
Physics/Lab 4
Chemistry/ Lab 16
Psychology or Sociology 3
Economics 3
Speech Communications 3
English 6
Theology 3
Mathematics 8
Philosophy 6
Biochemistry/ lab 4
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM PROGRAM FOR PRE-PHARMACY DOCTOR PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR
See Freshman Year Experience 33.00
SOPHOMORE YEAR
AEP 211/212 Academic Enrichment 1
BIO 232 General Zoology 3
BIO 212 General Zoology Lab 1
CHE 131/132 General Chemistry I-II 6
CHE 111/112 General Chemistry I-II Lab 2
MAT 230 Pre-calculus 3
PYS 230 General Psychology 3
ECO 231 Principle of Microeconomics 3
Total Hours 22.00
JUNIOR YEAR
CHE 331/332 Organic Chemistry I-II 6
CHE 311/312 Organic Chemistry I-II Labs 2
PHS ___ Philosophy 3
PHY 231 General Physics I 3
PHY 211 General Physics I Lab 1
CHE 333 Quantitative Analysis 3
CHE 313 Quantitative Analysis Lab 1
Elective (Academic) 3
Total Hours 22.00
SENIOR YEAR
BIO 336/316 Microbiology/ Lab 4
BIO 333/313 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/ 4
BIO 334/314 Human Anatomy and Physiology II/ Lab 4
BIO Immunology/lab 4
Mathematics 8
Philosophy 3
BIO 333/315 Biochemistry/lab 4
Total Hours 31.00
SUGGESTED PROGRAM FOR PRE-NURSING
The following is a suggested curriculum for the pre-nursing student at Rust College. The curriculum includes the pre-requisite courses required for some nursing schools. After taking the pre-requisite courses, the pre-nursing student would apply to a nursing program to complete the clinical components of nursing. Check with the major institution of your choice to ensure that you meet the admission requirements for that particular school's program.
FRESHMAN YEAR
See Freshman Year Experience 33.00
SOPHOMORE YEAR
BIO 131 General Biology I 3
BIO 111 General Biology I Lab 1
BIO 132 General Biology II 3
BIO 112 General Biology II Lab 1
CHE 131/132 General Chemistry I-II 6
CHE 111/112 General Chemistry I-II Labs 2
MAT 230 Pre-Calculus 3
MAT 231 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I 3
SOS 231 Introduction to the Social Sciences 3
REL 230 Introduction to Biblical Studies 3
Total Hours 28.00
JUNIOR YEAR
Two Foreign Language Courses 6
CHE 331/332 Organic Chemistry I-II 6
CHE 311/312 Organic Chemistry Lab I-II 2
BIO 336 Microbiology 3
BIO 316 Microbiology Lab 1
PHY 231/232 Physics I-II 6
PHY 211/212 Physics I-II Labs 2
BIO 333/334 Human Anatomy & Physiology I-II 6
BIO 313/314 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab I-II 2
HUM 233 Introduction to the Humanities 3
Total Hours 37.00
SENIOR YEAR
MAT 234 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3
BIO 335 Molecular Biology 3
BIO 315 Molecular Biology Lab 1
BIO 431 Genetics 3
BIO 411 Genetics Lab 1
BIO 330 Nutrition 3
BIO 310 Nutrition Lab 1
PSY 332 Human Growth and Development 3
SOS 232 Cultural Anthropology 3
PSY 431 Abnormal Psychology 3
BIO 460 Internship with Research 6
Total Hours 30.00
PRE-ENGINEERING
The following are the suggested courses for the pre-engineering program. These courses are in addition to the general education requirements of the college. The student is expected to complete the pre-engineering curriculum at Rust College and then apply to engineering degree programs at other institutions.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CHE 131/132 General Chemistry I and II 3/3
CHE 111/112 General Chemistry I and II Labs 1/1
MAT 230 Pre-Calculus 3
MAT 231/232 Analytical Geometry & Cal. I and II 3/3
MAT 331/332 Analytical Geometry & Cal. III and IV 3/3
MAT 434 Differential Equations 3
PHY 231/232 Physics I and II 3/3
PHY 211/212 Physics I and II Labs 1/1
CMS 130 Introduction to Computers 3
CMS 333 C++ Programming Language (Electrical Engineering) 3
ENR 331 Engineering Graphics 3
HUM 230 Fine Arts 3
ENG 232 World Literature 3
Two courses in Foreign Language 6
BEC 231 Principles of Microeconomics 3
BEC 232 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Total Hours 61.00
SUGGESTED PROGRAM FOR THE PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR
See Freshman Year Experience 33.00
SOPHOMORE YEAR
AEP 211/312 Academic Enrichment 1
MAT 230 Pre- Calculus 3
MAT 231/232 Calculus I &II 6
PHY 231/23 Physics I & II 6
PHY 211/212 Physics Lab I & II 2
CHE 131/132 General Chemistry I & II 6
CHE 111/112 General Chemistry I & II Labs 2
HUM 230 Fine Arts 3
Two Courses of One Foreign Language 6
Total Hours 35.00
JUNIOR YEAR
REL 230 Introduction to Biblical Studies 3
BEC 231 Principles of Microeconomics 3
BEC 232 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
CMS 333 C++ Programming Language 3
MAT 331/332 Calculus III & IV 6
MAT 431 Differential Equations 3
ENGR 331 Engineering Graphics 3
Two Electives 6
Total Hours 30.00