You may enter the health sciences program as a freshman or as a transfer student and pursue the degree on a full- or part-time basis. The program prepares you for professional or graduate study in health-related fields, such as occupational therapy, speech pathology, or public health. The curriculum includes prerequisite coursework for many graduate programs in health-related fields, such as biology, physics, and chemistry. The curriculum can also be tailored to meet your needs if you are interested in graduate programs with unique prerequisites (for example, two semesters of physics or a semester of biochemistry).<br><br>Additionally, you will take courses that introduce you to a wide range of health-related topics, such as Educational Strategies for Healthcare Professionals, The Human Genome, Introduction to Public Health, and Cardiovascular Disease. These courses can help you determine your long-term career goals by exposing you to a range of healthcare professional roles. You may also complete the Bachelor of Science degree if you are a healthcare professional who has attained clinical competency through hospital-based or community-college health professions programs, such as radiologic technology. The degree may qualify you for professional advancement, graduate study, or advanced certification.