About This Program
The Pre-Health undergraduate certificate prepares students who previously graduated from college with a non-health-related degree for careers in health care. The program structure is flexible in order to provide courses necessary for admission to a variety of professional schools including medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant and veterinary.
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Program Delivery
Admission Requirements
Admission to this certificate is selective. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Demonstrated proficiency through the equivalent of college algebra or higher
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency unless they meet specific exceptions. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid Semester One |
BSCI 10120 | BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) | 4 |
CHEM 10060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) | 4 |
CHEM 10062 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
Certificate Electives | 3-6 |
| Credit Hours | 12 |
Semester Two |
CHEM 10061 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | 4 |
CHEM 10063 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
Certificate Electives | 7-10 |
| Credit Hours | 12 |
Semester Three |
CHEM 30475 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) | 1 |
CHEM 30481 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
Certificate Electives | 8-10 |
| Credit Hours | 12 |
Semester Four |
Certificate Electives | 12-14 |
| Credit Hours | 12 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 48 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Examine science and math subjects pertinent to medical school and other health career program requirements.
- Prepare for admission to medical school and other health career programs.