Pre-Health Sciences, B.A.

Pre-Health Sciences, B.A. is a Bachelor program taught at Fresno Pacific University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Pre-Health Sciences, B.A. at Fresno Pacific University is designed to prepare students to manage healthcare operations and services in healthcare facilities and to work as laboratory technicians. Students also study the science pre-requisites for the Nursing (BSN) program. Coursework includes planning, leadership, ethics, regulations, and epidemiology for healthcare services, plus general science concepts and self-selected health science sub-disciplines.

Instruction uses classroom learning and laboratory work. Students compile and analyze scientific information from library, electronic, and experimental sources, apply current technology and scientific methodologies for problem solving, and design and conduct experiments individually and in small groups. Students also practice with basic scientific instruments for biological investigations, including microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, electrophoresis equipment, and pH meters.

The program is supported through one-on-one work with faculty, and it supports students aiming for nursing or medical assistant pathways. Possible career options mentioned include healthcare management, clinical-lab scientist, medical technology, nursing, and medical assistant.

Modules

• BIOL 220 - Healthcare in the United States
• BIOL 231 - Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 231L - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
• BIOL 232 - Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIOL 232L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
• BIOL 482 - Practicum in Biology OR BIOL 496 - Biological Research
• BIOL 485PRH - Senior Seminar
• KIN 270 - Nutrition
• MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics

The minimum requirements for admission in Pre-Health Sciences, B.A. at Fresno Pacific University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Fresno Pacific University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Fresno Pacific University as pre-requiste for admission in Pre-Health Sciences, B.A..

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Submit an application for admission (online or printable mail-in). Send official copies of transcripts to Fresno Pacific University. Complete the FAFSA.

• Fresno Pacific University’s accepted students have average GPAs of 3.2–3.6.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.fresno.edu/undergraduate/program/pre-health-sciences-ba

• Healthcare management
• Clinical-lab scientist
• Medical technology
• Nursing
• Medical assistant
• Laboratory technician

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.