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Are you looking to build a broad foundation of knowledge in health science? In South College’s Associate of Science in Health Science program, you’ll study anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, nutrition, pathophysiology, and physics—foundational topics for a wide range of healthcare fields.

This program also provides a path for practicing healthcare professionals, such as diploma nurses, surgical technologists, paramedics, pharmacy technicians, and other medical office professionals, to pursue a degree. Upon completing this program, you will have worked to prepare to continue your education in a specific health professional area or pursue entry-level healthcare positions.

Pursue your future goals in nursing with South College’s Associate of Science in Health Science (Pre-Nursing) program. This program is designed to provide opportunity to establish the foundation needed to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. All of the required prerequisite courses to pursue admission to the South College BSN are included in this program.

To get you ready to pursue your interest in nursing, you’ll study anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, nutrition, and more. You’ll also take courses that provide you with an overview of the nurse’s role in healthcare in order to prepare you for success in the nursing program. Upon completing this program, you’ll be prepared to apply for admission to the BSN program or to pursue a variety of entry-level health profession positions.

South College’s Associate of Science in Health Science (Pre-Pharmacy) program includes all of the foundational courses needed for students who plan to apply to our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. To get you ready, you’ll study anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, and more.

Upon completing this program, you’ll be prepared to apply to our Doctor of Pharmacy program, as well as other select advanced degree programs in the health sciences. You may also choose to pursue a variety of entry-level healthcare positions. If you complete our AS in Health Science (Pre-Pharmacy) program followed by our PharmD program, you’ll earn 3 degrees in as little as 5 years—an AS in Health Science (Pre-Pharmacy), a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science (Pre-Pharmacy), and a Doctor of Pharmacy.

The Associate of Science in Medical Office Administration program is designed to prepare you to become a multi-skilled part of the medical office team. In this program, you’ll work to develop the skills and knowledge to perform administrative tasks, communicate effectively, instruct patients about billing and insurance, and manage emergency situations should they arise. Throughout your classes, our supportive faculty and staff will provide you with individualized attention and mentorship to help you pursue your professional goals.

The health sciences field encompasses many exciting and challenging opportunities. South College’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Science program is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in the pure and applied health sciences that can prepare you for pursuing admission to graduate program or a variety of professional roles. Whatever your goals, our BS in Health Science can be the first stepping stone to a rich and fulfilling future.

Are you interested in working in the physical therapy field and helping people regain their health and mobility? In South College’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Pre-Physical Therapy) program, you’ll focus on developing the foundational knowledge and complete the prerequisite courses to pursue admittance to our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

In addition to taking general education courses, you’ll study anatomy, physiology, biology, physics, and chemistry. You’ll also focus on topics in healthcare administration, healthcare law and ethics, health science research, health economics, and health science leadership. If you choose not to pursue a DPT program, you may choose to pursue a variety of health profession opportunities.

Are you interested in becoming a physician assistant? These important healthcare providers practice medicine with physician supervision and improve access to medical care by expanding a physician’s practice base. South College’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Pre-Physician Assistant) program can help you start the journey of preparing to pursue admittance to a graduate physician assistant program.

In this program, you’ll work to develop the foundational knowledge and complete the prerequisite courses needed to apply to our Physician Assistant Studies master’s program. You’ll focus on building a strong base in general education courses and health science courses in anatomy, physiology, biology, physics, chemistry, and more. You’ll also focus on topics in healthcare administration, healthcare law and ethics, health science research, and leadership strategies. If you later choose not to pursue a PA program, you may choose to pursue a variety of health profession opportunities.

Have you completed an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) associate degree and now want to apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree? South College’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Post OTA) program is one of the few programs nation-wide to offer this option, which can save you a great deal of time and expense as you continue your education.

Balancing theoretical and practical coursework, our Post OTA bachelor’s degree program is designed to grow your knowledge in areas like biology, chemistry, healthcare administration and management, psychology, and more. By earning your bachelor’s degree, you may expand your administrative opportunities and other roles in today’s competitive and evolving healthcare and OTA work environments. This program can also help equip you to pursue graduate studies.

South College’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Post PTA) program is designed for students who have completed a physical therapy assistant (PTA) associate degree and want to apply their credits from that program toward a bachelor’s degree. South College is one of few programs in the country to offer this option, which can save you a great deal of time and expense as you continue your education in physical therapy.

In our Health Science (Post PTA) program, you’ll work to expand your knowledge in areas like biology, chemistry, physics, healthcare administration, human resource management, and health science leadership. By earning your bachelor’s degree, you may expand your opportunities for administrative and other roles as a PTA. It is also a key requirement if you wish to apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

To apply to many healthcare positions or graduate programs in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and more, an academic base in the sciences is required. If you already have a bachelor’s degree, our Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical/Health Professions Certificate program can help prepare you to pursue healthcare opportunities or advanced education.