About this Program
¹ú²úÂ×Àí offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a major in pre-clinical studies. This major provides clear paths for students interested in graduate health professions with flexibility to select courses depending on the anticipated future graduate degree in medical or diagnostic professions. This major will prepare individuals to enter graduate programs which focus on patient care and diagnostics across the lifespan.
Program Highlights
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The Pre-Clinical Studies major requires a core set of coursework, including topics such as the US healthcare system, health informatics, health equity, and health services research.
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Students will choose 30 credits in science coursework from options in biology, chemistry, cytology, exercise kinesiology and physiology, medical laboratory science, molecular diagnostics, nutrition, physics and psychology.
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This diverse set of health and science-based coursework allows students to pursue a wide variety of health-related interests while completing requirements needed to apply to professional health graduate programs in medicine, research, and diagnostic professions.
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Requirements
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences major in Pre-Clinical Studies should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is required to maintain eligibility for this major.
Students must complete the following courses prior to entering the Pre-Clinical Studies major: ENGL 110C, HLTH 120G, CHEM 121N/122N, CHEM 123N/124N, BIOL 250, MATH 102M or 103M or 162M and STAT 130M.
Transfer
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Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
Cost
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí tuition and fees page.
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