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Health Science, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 3_CN_HSCI

Control Number: 33112

Financial Aid Eligible


This program prepares students for entry into health professional programs or jobs in the medical field. Coursework provides many of the science prerequisites for programs in health professions such as nursing, physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dental hygiene, radiology technology, dentist, and medical doctor.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Find, select, and evaluate scientific information present in primary research literature, mass media, online, or other sources.
  2. Communicate biological concepts effectively in written and/or oral forms.
  3. Communicate chemical concepts effectively in written and/or oral forms.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Core
Complete the following:
BIOL C210General Microbiology5
BIOL C220Human Anatomy5
BIOL C225Human Physiology4
CHEM C110Introduction to Chemistry5
or CHEM C180
C180L
General Chemistry A
and General Chemistry A Lab
Total Units19