Why Study Health Science?
There is an ever-increasing need for well-qualified professionals in the health sciences. The Math/Science degree program with a concentration in health sciences provides students with a strong foundation in how the natural world works. Students complete courses in anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. In the courses students apply mathematical models and the scientific method to solve concrete problems.
Program Options
Curriculum Code: 0646 I Liberal Arts Credits: 30 I Program Credits: 31
If you care deeply about the health and welfare of others, are science oriented and seek excellent employment opportunities, a health science career may be the path for you.
People who succeed at health sciences are interested in studying biology, human anatomy, chemistry and the physical sciences.
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN 101 | Composition | 3 |
| EN 102 | Composition & Literature | 3 |
| HU ELE SL ELE | Humanities Elective Social Science Elective | 3 |
| MA 102 | Statistics | 3 |
| MA 110 | College Algebra or higher* | 4 |
| BI 130 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BI 131 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| PY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PY ELE | Psychology Elective | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Credits: | 30 | |
| CE 101 | College Experience | 1 |
| GN ELE | General Electives 1 | 9 |
| CH 101 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CH 102 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| HI 101 HI 102 | Western Civ 13,000 BCE to 1517 CE OR Western Civ 1517 to Present | 3 |
| HI 103 HI 104 | U.S. History 1492-1865 U.S. History 1865-Present | 3 |
| SC ELE | Lab Science Elective | 3 |
| PX 101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| Program Credits: | 31 | |
| Minimum Credits: | 61 |
*Note: MA 110, MA 111, MA 117, MA 122, or MA 123 may be taken to fulfill this requirement
Careers & Outcomes
These concentrations prepare students for transfer into a variety of health science bachelor’s degree programs. Specific courses for each health science option are outlined along with general career information regarding each health science specialty. Intensive advisement is provided to help students make smart, reality-based transfer and career decisions.
Career Opportunities
- Health Science
- Dental
- Veterinary
- Optometry
- Podiatry
- Pharmacy
- Occupational Therapy
- Medial Imaging
- Physician Assitant
Further Educational Opportunities
The Allied Health Sciences Concentration prepares students for transfer into a variety of health science bachelor’s degree programs. This general program can be customized to provide a strong transfer for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, or other allied health fields.
Within the Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science – Health Science Concentrations are available in:
- Health Science
- Chiropractic Medicine
- Medical Imaging/X-ray or Ultrasound
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physician Assistant
These concentrations are designed to provide maximum transferability to Upstate Medical University, New York Chiropractic College, the University of Buffalo and Sage College. Other health career transfer options are available.