Medical Science - Pre-Professional AS
The graduates of the Associate in Science degree in Medical Sciences – Pre-Professional are prepared for transfer to institutions to complete BS or higher degrees in the following professions.
- Pre-medicine/pharmacy
- Pre-physician Assistant
- Pre-health science
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Develop a firm foundation in the medical/health sciences to prepare students in specialized fields of medicine, physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and health science. The general education courses equip students with a multidisciplinary understanding of health and the delivery of health care.
- Major
- Medical Sciences
- Degree
- Medical Science - Pre Professional A.S.
Description
The Associate in Science in Medical Sciences is a Pre-Professional degree that prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate degree programs that will lead to careers in allied health care fields. The program is designed as a pathway to further study in a variety of health care and/or pre-medical specialized fields such as pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant or pre-pharmacy. Through required coursework, students gain the necessary knowledge and skills for admission into allied health care programs.
Requirements
Complete CSS-100
| CSS-100 College Student Success |
Complete the following groups:
COMPLETE ENG-101
| ENG-101 College Composition I |
| ENG-102 College Composition II |
Complete the following courses:
| MAT-110 Precalculus |
| BIO-111 Anatomy and Physiology I |
| CSC-100 Intro to Computers and Computing |
Complete the following groups:
COMPLETE ENG-112 and PSY-101
| ENG-112 Speech |
| PSY-101 Introduction to Psychology |
Complete 1 Social Science or Humanities course:
TAKE 1 HUMANITIES OR SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Complete 1 Humanities Elective.
TAKE 1 HUMANITIES COURSE
Complete the following:
TAKE 1 DIVERSITY COURSE FROM: ANT-101 HUM-101 or SOC-260
| ANT-101 Intro to Cultural Anthropology |
| HUM-101 Cultures and Values |
| SOC-260 Race and Ethnic Relations |
Complete the following courses:
| BIO-115 Principles of Biology I |
| BIO-116 Principles of Biology II |
| BIO-211 Anatomy and Physiology II |
| HLT-210 Medical Law and Ethics |
COMPLETE BIO-250 or PHY-113
| BIO-250 Microbiology |
| PHY-113 Physics I |
Complete 1 Group:
PRE-MEDICINE/PHARMACY TAKE CHP-111 and CHP-211
| CHP-111 College Chemistry I |
| CHP-211 College Chemistry II |
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY/PRE-ATHLETIC TRAINER TAKE EXS-101 HLT-111 and EXS-203
| EXS-101 Intro to Exercise Science |
| HLT-111 Introduction to Health Care |
| EXS-203 Exercise Measurement and Prescription |
PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES TAKE MDA-106 HLT-112 and HLT-111
| MDA-106 Medical Terminology |
| HLT-112 Pathophysiology |
| HLT-111 Introduction to Health Care |
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