Allied Health Science
The requirements for the Allied Health Science major have been designed to fulfill common prerequisite courses for admission into graduate programs in health science. High school preparation in mathematics and chemistry is highly recommended. The AHS Bachelor of Science degree at Saint Mary’s College focuses on:
1. The scientific principles of human health.
2. Whole organisms (microbe, plants, animals) and their structure and function.
3. Multiple aspects of human health from including the biological, chemical, physical, and psychological.
CAREER PATHS
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Genetic Counseling
- Medical Assisting
- Medical and Clinical Lab Tech
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiologic Technology
- Sonography
- Health Administration
GRADUATE PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Physical Therapy
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Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
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Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11 |
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Biology |
2 semesters of intro with lab plus additional coursework |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26 |
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Physics |
2 semesters with lab |
Physics 10/10L , 11/11L |
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Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
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Psychology |
Varies by school – all suggested |
Psych 140 Developmental Psych 152 Psychopathology Psych 160 Social |
Physician Assistant
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Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
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Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11, 104/104L, 106/106L |
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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 |
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Physics |
2 semesters with lab |
Physics 10/10L , 11/11L |
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Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
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Psychology |
Varies by school –suggested |
Psych 110/11L Psychobiology |
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Social Sciences |
Varies by school –suggested |
Sociology 2/4 Anthropology 1 |
Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
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Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
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Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11 |
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Biology |
2 semesters with lab plus additional coursework |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26 |
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Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
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Psychology |
1 semester |
Psych 140 Developmental |
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Nutrition |
1 semester |
AHS 101
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Communication |
1 semester |
Comm 112 (S) Interpersonal (SHCU)
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Masters’ in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
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Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
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Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11 |
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Biology |
2 semesters with lab plus additional coursework |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26, 130/130L (105 is a prereq for 130) |
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Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
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Psychology |
1 semester |
Psych 140 Developmental |
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Nutrition |
1 semester |
AHS 101
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Social Sciences |
1 semester |
Sociology 2/4 OR Anthropology 1
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Communication |
1 semester |
Comm 112 (S) Interpersonal (SHCU)
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Occupational Therapy
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Course Subject |
# Semesters |
SMC course sequence used to fulfill requirements |
|
Chemistry |
2 semesters of general chemistry with lab |
Chem 8/9, 10/11 |
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Biology |
2 semesters with lab |
Bio 1/1L, 2/2L, 15/16, 25/26 |
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Physics |
2 semesters with lab |
Physics 10/10L , 11/11L |
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Stats |
1 semester |
Math 4 |
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Psychology |
Varies by school – all suggested |
Psych 140 Developmental Psych 152 Psychopathology |
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Sociology |
Varies by school –suggested |
Sociology 2/4
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