Pre-Health / Pre-Nursing
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The Associate of Science Degree (AS) in Pre-Health/Pre-Nursing is intended to be a transfer degree into a Bachelor of Science, or Dental Hygiene and laboratory technician programs. Pre-Health/Pre- Nursing Associate of Science Degree transfers to institutions under the Montana State University and University of Montana umbrellas, University of North Dakota, Williston State College & Minot State University.
- Students will use scientific principles to understand the basics of human anatomy and physiology
- Students will effectively use laboratory equipment to hypothesize, perform experiments, analyze data, and formulate conclusions about scientific and physiological principles
- Students will couple knowledge with hands on experience in the study of scientific and physiological concepts
- Students ultimately understand how structure of the human body dictates function through the knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics
General Education Requirements |
Credits |
|---|---|
| Core I Communications (COMX 111 and WRIT 101 and WRIT 201) | 9 |
| Core II Mathematics and Science (M 121, CHMY 121, BIOB 160) | 12 |
| Core III Arts and Humanities | 6 |
| Core IV Social Sciences (PSYX 100 & SOCI 101) | 7 |
| Core V Native American Studies | 3 |
| Core VI Computer Technology | 3 |
| Core VII Health (NUTR 221) | 3 |
| Total General Education credits required for degree | 43 |
Program of Study |
Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOH 2o1 Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOH 211 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOM 250 Micro Biology for Health and Sciences | 4 |
| CHMY 123 Introduction to Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Total Program of Study credits required for degree | 20 |
| Total credits required for degree | 63 |
*Program Requirements Based On FPCC Courses-All Transfer Students (credits) Will Be Evaluated On An Individual Basis