Healthcare & Medical Science Prep, Certificate

Certificate
HEGIS #5299
Department Chairperson: Michael Shea, Ph.D.
Science Center, Suite 319, (518) 629-7453

The Healthcare & Medical Science Prep Certificate is designed for the student interested in medical school, physician assistant, veterinary school, dental school, optometry school, pharmacy, chiropractic, physical therapy, or any other advanced health care program. The courses in this certificate will provide integral knowledge to support the student preparing for entrance exams, and certificate enrollment is recommended to be concurrent with exam preparation.

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
Three units (HS-level or College-level) of academic math, biology, and chemistry.	Fall and Spring	N/A	N/A

Total Credits Required: 39

Major Requirements

BIOL 115 Medical Terminology Credits: 3
BIOL 148 Medical General Biology I Credits: 4
BIOL 149 Medical General Biology II Credits: 4
BIOL 212 Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
CHEM 148 Medical General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 149 Medical General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 248 Medical Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 249 Medical Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
PHYS 148 Medical General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 149 Medical General Physics II Credits: 4

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

PHYS 148 Medical General Physics I Credits: 4
BIOL 148 Medical General Biology I Credits: 4
CHEM 148 Medical General Chemistry I Credits: 4

Term Total: 12

Second Term

BIOL 115 Medical Terminology Credits: 3
CHEM 149 Medical General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 248 Medical Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
PHYS 149 Medical General Physics II Credits: 4

Term Total: 15

Third Term

BIOL 212 Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 149 Medical General Biology II Credits: 4
CHEM 249 Medical Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4