Are you passionate about helping others and want to pursue a medical career? 火博体育's Associate of Science (AS) degree in Medical Science is perfect for you. Our courses will prepare you to join the healthcare field as a doctor, 牙医, 脊椎指压治疗者, 和更多的.
SJC professors will make sure you understand core concepts through lectures and lab experiments. Your courses will prepare you for more advanced classes and to take the Medical College 招生 Test (MCAT) exam. After completing the two-year Medical Science AS, you'll be ready to transfer to a four-year university. There you can earn your bachelor's degree and find a job in the medical field or apply to places like dental or medical school.
为什么要学习医学?
An associate degree in medical science is a two-year program that prepares you for an advanced career in the healthcare industry. You'll take a unique blend of courses that will prepare you for the MCAT. 主题包括:
- 生物学
- 化学
- 物理
- 微积分
- 医疗保健伦理和获取途径
通过完成这个项目, you'll have the fundamentals to take advanced courses, such as organic chemistry and biochemistry. You will be ready to transfer to a four-year university and join a pre-med, pre-dental, 或者类似的医疗保健职业轨迹.
If you are interested in becoming a nurse, 牙科保健师, 物理治疗师助理, 或者其他专职医疗人员, 查看我们的 健康科学预科. If you want to become a pharmacist, learn about our Pre-Pharmacy作为.
Why Earn an Associate Degree in Medical Science at 火博体育?
获得个人关注
The courses required to qualify for the MCAT exam are rigorous and challenging. At SJC, you'll get the support you need to understand the material. At large universities or colleges, you might get lost in large lecture halls. But your SJC instructors will know you by name and help you master the material from chemistry to physics. They'll work with you so you can be confident in your knowledge and skills.
转到四年制学校
Prepare to earn a bachelor's degree by completing the associate degree in medical science at SJC. 通过完成课程, you will be able to complete a bachelor's degree in a related field, 比如生物学, 健康科学, 和护理. You may also qualify for many pre-med programs. SJC has transfer agreements with schools in New Mexico, Arizona, and across the nation. You'll be able to transfer your course credits and continue on your academic journey. 了解更多火博体育转会过程的信息.
Affordable Pathway to a Bachelor's Degree
因为 SJC的低学费, the Medical Science AS two-year degree is an excellent investment for you as you prepare to transfer. Our rigorous, high-quality education will prepare you for your bachelor's degree and beyond. You may also qualify to get your degree tuition-free through the NM机会和彩票奖学金.
What You'll Learn in the Medical Science AS Program
With the Associate of Science in Medical Science degree, you'll have scientific knowledge that will prepare you to take the MCAT. It also provides the foundational knowledge you need to work in the healthcare or health science field. As part of your program core requirements, you will take:
- 细胞 & 分子生物学(含实验室)
- Principles of 生物学: Genetics (includes a lab)
- General 化学 I and II (includes labs)
- 生物医学伦理学
- Algebra-Based 物理 I and II (includes labs)
You will also take two courses on the sociology of health care.
As part of your associate degree requirements, you will complete general education requirements. 课程包括:
- 作文一及二
- 微积分我
- 心理学概论
- 人文学科课程
- 美术课程
传输选项
As a medical science associate degree student, you can transfer to a four-year institution to earn your bachelor's degree. You'll enter your transfer school as a junior majoring in a field related to medical science. If you wish to transfer, we strongly encourage you to 与你的学术顾问见面. They will help you plan out your coursework so you can follow the requirements of the transfer institution.
Previous medical science associate degree students have transferred to:
- 亚利桑那州立大学
- 杨百翰大学
- 大学吃饭
- 路易斯堡学院
- 新墨西哥州立大学
- 德州理工
- 亚利桑那大学
- 新墨西哥大学
职业和成果
应用 your medical knowledge in the health science and healthcare fields. Our medical science graduates are prepared for more advanced science courses at four-year universities and have a solid preparation for the MCAT.
With an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Medical Science, you will be on the road to becoming a:
- 脊椎指压治疗者
- 牙医
- 医生
- 医师助理
Associate Degree in Medical Science Program Prerequisites
The following are program proficiencies and/or prerequisites for students wanting to enroll in the Medical Science AS program. This means you will have to complete these courses before enrolling in the program.
- 化学与实验导论
- 中级代数
- 有关微积分的知识
- 三角函数