Health Science Graduate School Planning
Our four-year course plans are designed based on graduate school requirements including those specific for biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and sociology courses.
For advising, contact the Health Science Director, Professor Jasvinder (Jassi) Kaur (jk49@stmarys-ca.edu).
GRADUATE SCHOOL PREREQUISITES
Physical Therapy
| Course Subject | # Semesters | SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2 semesters of general chemistry with lab | Chem 8/9, 10/11 | |
| Biology | 2 semesters of intro with lab plus additional coursework | Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26 | |
| Physics | 2 semesters with lab | Physics 10/10L, 11/11L | |
| Stats | 1 semester | Math 4 | |
| Psychology | Varies by school – all suggested |
Psych 140 Developmental Psych 152 Psychopathology Psych 160 Social |
|
| Training | ~150 hours | Clinical experience as a volunteer or aide in both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy clinics |
Occupational Therapy
|
Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
|
Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11 |
|
Biology |
2 semesters with lab |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26 |
|
Physics |
2 semesters with lab |
Physics 10/10L, 11/11L |
|
Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
|
Psychology |
Varies by school – all suggested |
Psych 140 Developmental Psych 152 Psychopathology |
|
Sociology |
Varies by school –suggested |
Sociology 2/4 |
Physician Assistant
|
Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
|
Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11, 104/104L, 106/106L |
|
Biology |
2 semesters of intro with lab plus additional coursework |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26, 105/105L, 130/130L, 135/135L |
|
Physics |
2 semesters with lab |
Physics 10/10L, 11/11L |
|
Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
|
Psychology |
Varies by school –suggested |
Psych 110/11L Psychobiology |
|
Medical terminology |
Varies by school –suggested |
online offering at DVC or Santa Barbara City College https://catalog.sbcc.edu/course-descriptions/ah/ |
|
Training |
1-3 years |
Medical & Clinical Lab Technician
|
Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
|
Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11, 104/104L, 106/106L |
|
Biology |
2 semesters of intro with lab plus additional coursework |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26, 105/105L, 130/130L, 135/135L |
|
Physics |
2 semesters with lab |
Physics 10/10L, 11/11L |
|
Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
|
Training |
12 months |
12 months in laboratory listed by California Lab Field Services |
Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
|
Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
|
Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11 |
|
Biology |
2 semesters with lab plus additional coursework |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26, 105 (105 is a prereq for 130), 130/130L |
|
Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
|
Psychology |
1 semester |
Psych 140 Developmental |
|
Nutrition |
1 semester |
Health Sci 131 |
|
Communication |
1 semester |
Comm 112 |
Masters’ in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
|
Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
|
Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11 |
|
Biology |
2 semesters with lab plus additional coursework |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26, 105 (105 is a prereq for 130), 130/130L |
|
Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
|
Psychology |
1 semester |
Psych 140 Developmental |
|
Nutrition |
1 semester |
Health Sci 131 |
|
Social Sciences |
1 semester |
Sociology 2/4 OR Anthropology 1 |
|
Communication |
1 semester |
Comm 10 |
Nutrition
|
Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
|
Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11, 104/104L, 106/106L |
|
Biology |
2 semesters of intro with lab plus additional coursework |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26, 105/105L |
|
Physics |
2 semesters with lab |
Physics 10/10L, 11/11L |
|
Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
Optometry
|
Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
|
Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab, organic chemistry |
Chem 8/9, 10/11, 104/104L |
|
Biology |
2 semesters of intro with lab plus additional coursework |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26, 105/105L, 130/130L, 135/135L, 139/139L |
|
Physics |
2 semesters with lab |
Physics 10/10L, 11/11L |
|
Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
|
Psychology |
1 semester |
Psych 1 |
|
Training |
Shadowing- varies by school |
50+ hours |
Public Health
|
Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
|
Biology & Chemistry |
Multiple |
Varies depending on program and chosen emphasis |
|
Training |
1-2 years |
Community health/laboratory/health research experience |
Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Sonography
|
Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
|
Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11 |
|
Biology |
2 semesters of intro with lab plus additional coursework |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26 |
|
Physics |
2 semesters with lab |
Physics 10/10L, 11/11L |
|
Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
|
Communication |
1 semester |
Comm 10 |
|
Medical Terminology |
1 semester |
online offering at DVC or Santa Barbara City College https://catalog.sbcc.edu/course-descriptions/ah/ |