Alan Thompson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology and NAS
What is possible when you pursue your passion for medicine?
Health.
The pre-health B.A. lays a foundation for you to enter careers across a broad spectrum of the health care industry. Our program contains courses that will utilize your creative and problem solving skills as you analyze scientific information and apply current technologies and methodologies in the classroom and laboratory.
Depending on your career path, classes can be tailored to your specific goals whether you become a nurse, business owner, manager, laboratory technician, or any number of other science related professions.
Program Highlights
- Pathway to a variety of career option in the health field.
- Learn to apply socioeconomic and ethical perspectives in analysis of current issues in health care.
- Work one-on-one with faculty to tailor your program.
- Possible careers include healthcare management, clinical-lab scientist, medical technology, nursing, medical assistant and more!
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Department Chair: Andrew Sensenig, Ph.D. OverviewThis program prepares individuals to manage healthcare operations and services within healthcare facilities and to work as laboratory technicians. The program includes instruction in planning, leadership, ethics, regulations and epidemiology specific to healthcare services. This program supports students who wish to enter the Healthcare field as nurses or medical assistants. All necessary curriculum to complete the general education requirements as well as the science pre-requisites for the Nursing (BSN) program are included. Program Student Learning Outcomes
Locations OfferedMain Campus Fresno Foundational Courses (41 Units)
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ElectivesSelect 8 units from the following or from additional courses in the areas noted above.
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With an 成人直播 Education
Whether you're a high school student, transfer student or parent, you'll find all the resources you need including application steps, tuition & financial aid, transfer and orientation information.
First Steps to Admission
- Submit an application for admission (online or printable mail-in)
* Admission applications are free, no discount codes required. - Send official copies of your transcripts to 成人直播.
- Complete the FAFSA. It can be completed starting October 1st. (FAFSA Code: 001253)
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Information
Biology (AS-T) to Pre-Health Sciences, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- BIOL 111 General Biology: Cells and Physiology (4)
- BIOL 121 General Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4)
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (4)
- MATH 210 Calculus I (4) [*replaces MATH-140]
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
Chemistry (AS-T) to Pre-Health Sciences, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- BIOL 111 General Biology: Cells and Physiology (4)
- BIOL 121 General Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4)
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (4)
- MATH 210 Calculus I (4) [*replaces MATH-140]
- PHYS 130 - University Physics I (4)
- PHYS 131 - University Physics II (4)
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
Non-traditional Admission
Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
Earning a degree in four years allows you to get a head start on achieving your goals of entering the work force or starting graduate school. 成人直播 guarantees graduation within four years in the traditional undergraduate areas of study. We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruction and preparation. If you fulfill your responsibilities and are unable to graduate in four years, you will receive the needed courses the following semester at no cost in tuition or fees.
Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Room & Board Rates
Financial Aid
Freshman Scholarships
Based on a student鈥檚 academic GPA. Academic GPA鈥檚 are calculated by 成人直播 on a weighted, 4.0 scaled and based on core academic classes in grades 10-12. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.
| Name | GPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paragon | Full Tuition | |
| President's | 4.00 GPA and above | $18,000 |
| Dean's | 3.75-3.99 GPA | $15,000 |
| Heritage | 3.50-3.75 GPA | $14,000 |
| Faculty | 3.25-3.49 GPA | $12,000 |
| Founder's | Below a 3.0 GPA | $8,000 |
Transfer Scholarships
To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA鈥檚 are based on transferable units and calculated by 成人直播.
| Name | GPA | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Scholar | 3.50 GPA and above | $14,000 |
| Transfer Achievement | 3.0-3.49 GPA | $10,000 |
| Transfer Academic | 2.40-2.99 GPA | $7,500 |
| Transfer Partnership | Below a 2.4 GPA | $6,000 |
Performance-based Scholarships
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic | $500 to Full Tuition |
| Music | $400 to $10,000 |
| Theatre Arts | $500 to $4,000 |
| Art/Design | $500 to $4,000 |
Other 成人直播 Grants and Scholarships
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 成人直播 Possibilities Scholarship | Full Tuition |
| Church Match | $500 to $1,500 |
| International Scholarship | up to $6,000 |
| Mennonite Brethren Award | $4,000 |
| Out of State Student Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Other Awards | $100 to $10,000 |
Federal and State Grants
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cal Grant A | $9,358 |
| Cal Grant B | $1,648 |
| Pell Grants | $750 to $7,395 |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | $1,000 |
Federal Loans and Work-Study
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Direct | $3,500 to $7,500 |
| PLUS Loan | Up to remaining cost |
| Work-study | Contingent on employment |
Private Scholarships
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific.
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The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship 鈥 all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend 成人直播. I know that school isn鈥檛 cheap for anyone, but 成人直播 helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
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Career Opportunities
With this degree, you'll gain the foundation for a broad range of careers within natural sciences or entry into medical or dental school. Common career paths include medical and dental careers, as well as a variety of allied health fields.
Career Possibilities
- Nurse
- Physician鈥檚 assistant
- Physical therapist
- Nutritionist
Career Development Happens Here
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an 成人直播 alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you鈥檙e looking for.
- Resume writing classes
- Career assessments, exploration & planning
- Job search and networking opportunities
- and much more