Pre-Health Professions, A.A.

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The Pre-Health Professions suggested curriculum is designed as a guide for those students considering selective admissions programs in the health sciences. These disciplines have limited admissions and are related to the delivery of health care to humans and animals through the application of science, engineering, mathematics, and technology. Each field can have more specific requirements. Students are encouraged to determine the field of their choosing and consult additional resources for the best course choices. please see the more specific guides for Pre-Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, or Physical Therapy; if you are considering one of these fields.

Suggested Curriculum

I. General Education Core (37-38)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better (3)
ENG 102 Composition II 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better Credits / Units: 3
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one from fine arts.

Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)

Select one math course from the list for Area C .

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

BIOL 111 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4 hrs transfer credit
One physical science course from the list for Area D .

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E .

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (12)

BIOL 211 Microbiology 4 hrs transfer credit
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hrs transfer credit
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hrs transfer credit

III. Electives (12-13)

Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.