Pre-Med Professions
Save lives – and make lives better.
Do you see yourself as a pediatrician, surgeon, veterinarian, physician assistant, dentist, ophthalmologist, or pharmacist? Have you always wanted to be part of a profession that helps people? Do you want to be part of one of the fastest growing career fields? Then one of the many Medical Professions may be for you! An AS in a Pre-Medical field is a great start if you are interested in becoming a physician, pharmacist, chiropractor or dentist. You’ll get to study anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and the social sciences and find out just which of the many possible medical fields suit you best. Want to find out if this program is for you? Check out potential careers on the web at www.acinet.org or www.bls.gov/oco.
AA/AS Degree
The Associate of Science degree is designed to give you a traditional liberal arts education with a math or science emphasis that will transfer to a four year college or university. The AS provides a solid foundation of study in the areas of natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, and allied health. Click here for track specific information.
Program Description
Health professions are necessary to provide comprehensive health care to all types of people. This program is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to go into professional health care positions in dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and chiropractic. The Associate of Science Pre-Medical Professions emphasis focuses on physiology, anatomy, chemistry, and physics. Because specific requirements may vary between graduate or professional programs, you are encouraged to consult your academic advisor to make sure you take the right courses for transfer to the school of your choice.
"60+60" Transfer Guarantee
Spend two years at PPCC, earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, and we’ll send you off with half the credits you’ll need for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Guaranteed. If you sign up for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program, we guarantee that the credits you’ve earned at PPCC will automatically be accepted by any four-year, public institution of higher learning in the state – providing, of course, you follow a few simple rules. For instance, you have to maintain at least a “C” in each of your 60+60 courses. And only approved 60+60 courses apply. But other than that, there’s hardly anything difficult about it. If you think you might want to move on to a state college or university after completing your two years at PPCC, ask one of our advisors about the 60+60 program. Find out more at www.ppcc.edu/60plus60.
Employment Opportunities
A Pre-Med Professions AS degree is the first step on the path to completing a Medical or Pharmacy degree. This degree will prepare you to enter a four year college or university as a junior and complete your bachelor’s degree. A bachelor’s degree is generally required to apply to a Medical School or Veterinary School program.
Career Path Notes
We recommend that you consult regularly with your faculty advisor and research the specific requirements for any program you plan to transfer into. There are differences between programs in Colorado and each has its own specific transfer requirements. The more specific you are about your future plans, the more tailored a degree program you and your academic advisor can devise to help you achieve your unique goals.
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Call the Division of Health, Environmental, Natural and Physical Sciences at 719-502-3400
Minimum Recommended Basic Skills
The core of this degree depends on the required science and math courses. A minimum of MAT 090, ENG 090 and REA 090 are necessary for success in these courses. It does not matter what your initial placement test scores are, as long as you complete any necessary developmental MAT and REA courses to provide you with these skills before starting your program of Science courses. ENG 090 is the minimum requirement for English, but we suggest you be at least enrolled in ENG 121 before starting any Science coursework. The minimum skill standards include: High School Chemistry, MAT 099, REA 090, and ENG 090. Find Out What You Can Do With This Degree Contact Career Services at (719) 502-3232 www.ppcc.edu/Careers