BS in Health Sciences: Pre-Professional Programs draft

Program Overview

The BS in Health Sciences: Pre-Professional Programs prepares students for careers in medicine and related fields. The program offers a rigorous curriculum in science, math, and communication, along with opportunities for research and hands-on experience in healthcare settings. Students receive guidance from dedicated Pre-Health Advisors throughout the program, including assistance with the admissions process for professional schools.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Schedule:

• Year 1:
• English Composition & Literature (6 credits)
• Microcomputer Applications (3 credits)
• Pre-calculus Algebra and Trigonometry (6 credits)
• First Year Experience (1 credit)
• Two Electives (6 credits)
• Year 2:
• Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratories (8 credits)
• General Chemistry I & II with Laboratories (8 credits)
• Calculus I (4 credits)
• Applied Statistics (3 credits)
• Biomedical Ethics (3 credits)
• One Elective (3 credits)
• Year 3:
• Microbiology with Laboratory (4 credits)
• Genetics with Laboratory (4 credits)
• Organic Chemistry I and II with Laboratories (8 credits)
• Physics I and II with Laboratories (8 credits)
• Two Electives (6 credits)
• Year 4:
• Biochemistry I and II with Laboratories (8 credits)
• Cell Biology with Laboratory (4 credits)
• Quantitative Analysis with Laboratory (4 credits)
• Communication and Report Writing (3 credits)
• Three Electives (9 credits)
• Elective in Biology or Chemistry (3 credits)

Individual Modules:

• Sample Curriculum:
• The provided context includes a sample curriculum for the BS in Health Sciences: Pre-Professional Programs, outlining the specific courses and credits required for each year of the program.
• The context mentions that the program offers opportunities for research in the new 25,000 square foot Carnival Cruise Lines Science and Technology Building.

Teaching:

Faculty:

• All full-time School faculty hold doctorates and many are actively engaged in research.

Teaching Methods:

• The context mentions that students can gain experience in their chosen field through shadowing and service at local hospitals and health care centers.
• The program prepares students for careers in medicine, dentistry, podiatry, pharmacy, optometry, chiropractic, or veterinary medicine.
• The context mentions that professional schools are looking for more than just GPAs and standardized test scores, and that students need to set themselves apart as unique individuals.
• The program provides assistance to students with fulfilling their professional aspirations.
• Students receive guidance throughout the entire admissions process for their chosen field.
• The program offers training and knowledge in interpersonal and communication skills.

Other:

Pre-Professional Advisors:

• The program provides continuous counseling from dedicated Pre-Health Advisors.
• They also provide opportunities to learn about various health professions, their educational requirements, standard admission exams, and the application process for each school.
• Additionally, they offer information on the required courses for each professional school, up-to-date trends at professional schools, application strategies, assistance with personal statements and essays, preparation for admission interviews, letters of recommendation, and guidance throughout the entire admissions process.
• The program assists students in balancing a rigorous academic schedule with meaningful extra-curricular activities.