Cytotechnology
Three years of preparation (90 semester hours) are required for admission to this program at The University of Tennessee, Memphis. The program of study must include the following courses or their equivalents:
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| English 121, 122 and 2 additional English courses | 12 |
| Biology 121, 122 | 8 |
| Biology 311 | 4 |
| Biology 330 and 428 | 8 |
| Chemistry 121/123, 122/124 | 8 |
| Advanced science | 8 |
| (analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, embryology, comparative anatomy, genetics, and physiology) | |
| Mathematics (preferably 131) | 3 |
| Social science | 12 |
| Electives* | 27 |
| Total | 90 |
*Courses in human anatomy and physiology, physics, English, speech, mathematics, organic chemistry, and social sciences strongly recommended. A total of 16 hours must be in upper level courses. A year of American history in either high school or college is required for the degree program at UT, Memphis.
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Students may be admitted to the Dental Hygiene program of The University of Tennessee, Memphis, upon completion of 64 semester hours including the following courses or their equivalents:
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology 121, 122 | 8 |
| Biology 191, 208 | 8 |
| Biology 210 or 311 | 4 |
| Chemistry 121/123, 122/124 | 8 |
| English 121, 122 and one additional English course | 9 |
| Psychology 101 and one additional psychology course | 6 |
| Sociology 151 and one additional sociology course | 6 |
| One course from Theatre and Speech 107, 108, 109, 309 |
3 |
| Electives* | 12 |
| Total | 64 |
*Courses in mathematics and social sciences strongly recommended. A year of American history in either high school or college is required for the degree program at UT, Memphis.
Pre-Pharmacy
Students may be admitted to the School of Pharmacy of The University of Tennessee, Memphis, upon completion of 67 semester hours, excluding physical education or military science, which include the following courses or their equivalents:
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology 121, 122 | 8 |
| Biology 311 (Microbiology) | 4 |
| Chemistry 121/123, 122/124 | 8 |
| Chemistry 351/353, 352/354 | 8 |
| Physics 103/183, 104/184 | 8 |
| Mathematics 131 or 151/152 | 3-4 |
| English 121, 122 | 6 |
| Communication or Speech | 3 |
| Math 210 | 3 |
| Humanities | 6 |
| Social Science | 6 |
| Electives* | 4 |
| Total | 67 |
*A year of American history in either high school or college is required for the degree program at UT, Memphis
Honors
General University Honors
An undergraduate student will be graduated cum laude when the student’s cumulative grade point average, as well as UTC average, at the end of the final semester is 3.5. With an average of 3.75, both cumulative and at UTC, the student will be graduated magna cum laude. The student with the highest average will be graduated summa cum laude if his or her average is at least 3.9. More than one summa graduate will be recognized in the event of a tie. Honors will be inscribed on the diplomas. Institutional credit will not be counted in the grade point average for graduation or honors. Grade point averages are not rounded. These standards apply to all undergraduate degree candidates, regardless of the catalog under which they entered.
The University Honors Program
Each year the University Honors (UHON) Program admits 30 to 40 freshmen. This prestigious program offers to members an atmosphere that nurtures their intellects, sense of social responsibility, and drive to lead. The goal is to foster a community of scholars who enjoy each other’s company, benefit from each other’s work, and provide the University with new ideas and ways to excellence.
To achieve this goal, the Program provides Honors students with a specialized general education curriculum tailored to their talents and needs; opportunities for social, University, and community service; personal advisement; priority registration; an exclusive reading room and computer lab; and membership in a highly visible and respected group of students. Approximately half of all Honors students receive a full four-year scholarship.
Applicants to the UHON Program should have a record of outstanding achievement and promise. Continuance is reviewed each semester and is contingent upon the student’s academic
