Texas Medical & Dental Schools
Application Service (TMDSAS)

Frequently Asked Questions

11. Prescribed Courses

Can I take my prerequisites at a community or junior college?

Does foreign coursework apply toward prescribed coursework?

Do you accept Advanced Placement (AP) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) courses?

Do quarter credit hours count the same as semester credit hours?

Can I take my prerequisites at a community or junior college?

Yes, c ourses taken at any accredited undergraduate institution are acceptable.

Does foreign coursework apply toward prescribed coursework?

No, foreign coursework does not count toward the prescribed coursework requirement. For more detailed information go to the Foreign Coursework section.

Do you accept Advanced Placement (AP) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) courses?

AP, CLEP, distance learning and correspondence courses are all accepted if reported on an accredited college transcript. College transcripts must list each individual course credit separately. Lump sum course credit will not be accepted. It is recommended that you follow your AP credit with higher level coursework.

Do quarter credit hours count the same as semester credit hours?

Credit hours earned on the quarter system carry two-thirds the numerical value of those earned on the semester system (3 quarter hours = 2 semester hours).