Health Sciences Pre-Professional B.S.

The BS in health sciences provides students with the prerequisite knowledge and skills required for admission to professional programs in chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy. Admission is competitive and specific admission requirements, including courses and experiences, vary by professional program and institution. Completion of the BS does not guarantee admission to professional programs at the University of Minnesota or other universities. The course requirements shown are common to similar programs at other institutions; however, students are advised to check with their specific professional program to be sure all prerequisite courses are met. Most professional programs have additional admission requirements, and students are advised to contact the program(s) to which they plan to apply to identify all admission requirements.

Program outcomes: Graduates will explain and reconstruct the scientific method and apply this mode of inquiry in a laboratory setting; explain and apply basic principles of biology in a work setting; demonstrate teamwork skills; apply, critique, and synthesize protocols from current literature; demonstrate and critique effective communication skills orally and in writing; formulate proper data collection and analysis methods; interpret and practice professional and ethical behavior related to biological research; identify, provide examples, differentiate, and integrate current biology techniques into their scientific investigations; and produce evidence of their ability to be admitted into health science professional programs.