Allied Health Preparatory Programs (Fall 2008)
Administered by Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences
Effective Fall 2008
Pre-Physical Therapy - It is strongly recommended that pre-physical therapy students complete the B.A. degree in Biology as this program of study fulfills the requirements for doctoral degree physical therapy schools. Students are encouraged to work closely with their advisor to ensure an efficient plan of study. The following courses are required by many physical therapy schools and these fit into the B.A. Biology curriculum (see Biology BA).
50.114 Concepts in Biology I
50.115 Concepts in Biology II
50.173 Anatomy and Physiology I
50.174 Anatomy and Physiology II
50.474 Vertebrate Systems Physiology
50.479 Integrated Physiology Laboratory
50.490 Internship in Biology/Allied Health
52.115 Chemistry for the Sciences I
52.116 Chemistry for the Sciences II
54.111 Introductory Physics I
54.112 Introductory Physics II
53.141 Introduction to Statistics or 48.160 Basic Statistics
Take one of the following options in mathematics:
- Option 1 - 53.113 Precalculus or 53.123 Essentials of Calculus
- Option 2 - 53.112 Trigonometry and 53.109 College Algebra
20.101 English Composition I
20.201 English Composition II
45.211 Principles of Sociology or 46.101 Introduction to Anthropology
48.101 General Psychology
48.110 Life-Span Psychology or 48.335 Abnormal Psychology
Pre-Occupational Therapy - Pre-occupational therapy students can follow the B.A. in Biology degree curriculum as this program of study fulfills the requirements for most occupational therapy schools. Students are encouraged to work closely with their advisor to ensure an efficient plan of study. The following courses comprise a two-year sequence that fulfills the admissions requirements for many OT schools.
50.114 Concepts in Biology I
50.173 Anatomy and Physiology I
50.174 Anatomy and Physiology II
52.101 Introduction to Chemistry
52.108 Physiological Chemistry
53.111 Finite Mathematics or 53.112 Trigonometry or 53.113 Pre-calculus or 53.109 College Algebra or 53.123 Essentials of Calculus
53.141 Introduction to Statistics or 48.160 Basic Statistics
56.110 Introduction to Computer Science
54.111 Introductory Physics I
54.112 Introductory Physics II
20.101 English Composition I
20.201 English Composition II
45.211 Principles of Sociology
46.200 Principles of Cultural Anthropology or 45.215 Racial and Ethnic Minorities
48.101 General Psychology
48.110 Life-Span Psychology
48.335 Abnormal Psychology
Pre-Pharmacy - It is strongly recommended that pre-pharmacy students follow the B.S. in Biology degree curriculum as this program of study fulfills the requirements for most colleges of pharmacy in the United States including those at the doctoral level. The courses listed below fulfill admissions requirements for most pharmacy schools granting advanced standing to transfer students. However, pre-pharmacy students are encouraged to work closely with their advisor for guidance in selecting courses for specific institutions.
50.107 Medical Terminology
50.114 Concepts in Biology I
50.115 Concepts in Biology II
52.115 Chemistry for the Sciences I
52.116 Chemistry for the Sciences II
52.231 Organic Chemistry I
52.232 Organic Chemistry II
53.125 Calculus I
53.126 Calculus II
54.111 Introductory Physics I
54.112 Introductory Physics II
20.101 English Composition I
20.201 English Composition II
25.103 Public Speaking or 25.104 Interpersonal Communication
40.121 Principles of Economics I
The following courses are recommended for specific pharmacy schools
- 05 Health and Physical Education courses
- 28.290 Medical Ethics
- 40.122 Principles of Economics II
- 45.211 Principles of Sociology
- 48.101 General Psychology
- 50.173 Anatomy and Physiology I
- 50.174 Anatomy and Physiology II
- 50.242 Microbiology
- 50.490 Internship in Biology/Allied Health
Internship and/or volunteer experience in pharmacy is strongly recommended or required by many schools
Pre-Physician Assistant - The admissions requirements for physician assistant programs vary considerable from no college courses required to a completed bachelor's degree in a science-related field. It is strongly recommended that students follow the B.A. in Biology curriculum and work closely with their advisor to ensure an efficient plan of study. The courses listed below are required by many physician assistant mid-entry and master's degree programs and these fit into the B.A. Biology curriculum (see Biology BA).
50.114 Concepts in Biology I
50.115 Concepts in Biology II
50.173 Anatomy and Physiology I
50.174 Anatomy and Physiology II
50.242 Microbiology
50.233 Human Genetics
50.107 Medical Terminology
52.115 Chemistry for the Sciences I
52.116 Chemistry for the Sciences II
52.230 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
52.341 Biochemistry
53.109 College Algebra (or higher math)
53.141 Introduction to Statistics or 48.160 Basic Statistics
56.110 Introduction to Computer Science
20.101 English Composition I
20.201 English Composition II
28.290 Medical Ethics
45.211 Principles of Sociology
48.101 General Psychology
48.210 Life Span Psychology
Internship and/or volunteer experience in health care is required by most schools
Pre-Cytotechnology - Pre-Cytotechnology students generally complete 2 or 3 years of course work at Bloomsburg then transfer to Thomas Jefferson or other clinical program to complete the bachelor's degree requirements. The following is a list of courses required or recommended by cytotechnology programs. These fit into a 2-year preparatory program; additional courses such as physics and genetics may be required for a 3-year preparatory program
50.114 Concepts in Biology I
50.173 Anatomy and Physiology I
50.174 Anatomy and Physiology II
50.107 Medical Terminology
50.242 Microbiology
50.271 Cell Biology
52.101 Introduction to Chemistry
52.108 Physiological Chemistry
53.109 College Algebra (or higher math)
53.141 Introduction to Statistics or 48.160 Basic Statistics
20.101 English Composition I
20.201 English Composition II
Electives - 18 credits