Health Sciences (BS) - Pre-Clinical Track
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Pre-Clinical track prepares students for graduate-level clinical programs in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and other health professions. Students complete a comprehensive curriculum in basic and health-related sciences, meeting the requirements for admission to these programs. The program requires a minimum 3.0 GPA for graduation and offers suggested electives for specific health professions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences is designed for students with an interest in human health who plan to pursue health-focused careers. The Pre-Clinical track provides students with a solid educational background in basic and health-related sciences, while providing the foundation courses required for admission to graduate level clinical programs including but not limited to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, physician assistant /associate , and other health-related professions.
Assessment:
A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) in each program prerequisite course, in each core requirement course, and in each restricted elective is required. Students should note that graduate programs may require a higher level of performance for admission. No transfer course will be accepted with a grade lower than a "C" (2.0). Students must achieve a minimum 3.0 overall GPA for graduation. Students who do not meet the minimum overall 3.0 GPA graduation requirement will be automatically moved to the Health Sciences – Health Promotion track during their graduation term and will earn the Health Sciences – Health Promotion track B.S. if they have met all other program requirements.
Careers:
It is the student's responsibility to check with graduate programs to meet prerequisites. Some courses listed below may have additional prerequisite course requirements. Students must meet restricted elective credit hour requirements and UCF's 42 upper division credit hour requirements. Courses completed and already used to satisfy General Education Program, Basic Level, Advanced Level requirements may not be used to meet the Restricted Elective requirement.
