Professional Health Liberal Arts Transfer Program

Program Overview

The Professional Health pre-major prepares students for transfer to bachelor's degree programs in health-related fields, such as pharmacy, medicine, or veterinary medicine. It emphasizes math and science to ensure students are ready for advanced studies and careers. Specific transfer agreements are available, including with the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Students in this pre-major do not receive certification to work as healthcare professionals but transfer to complete their bachelor's degree or professional school prerequisites at another institution.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Professional Health pre-major prepares students to transfer into professional health programs at bachelor's degree granting institutions and beyond.
• Many students in the Professional Health pre-major transfer to complete bachelor’s degrees in a relevant major, such as biology or kinesiology, before applying to a professional program such as pharmacy, medicine, or veterinary medicine.
• The pre-major features a rigorous focus on math and science to ensure that students are on an efficient path and are ready for their future studies and career.
• Specific transfer agreements are available for transferring to four-year colleges, including the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
• The Professional Health pre-major does not provide certification to work as a healthcare professional.
• Students in this pre-major transfer to complete their bachelor's degree or professional school prerequisites at another institution.
• Successful completion of relevant certification exam(s) may also be required.
• Madison College also offers a Pre-BSN Nursing pre-major for students preparing to enter a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) program at another institution.