Pre-Health Professions - Capital University

Pre-Health Professions from Capital University is a Campus Bachelor Health Science degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. As we enter the 21st century, medicine has begun to take on a new look. The allied health professions are becoming increasingly important in the delivery of health care, and the practice of medicine is becoming increasingly complex. It is predicted that all areas of allied health will see increased need over the next 20-30 years, making these career choices as attractive as or even more attractive than traditional medicine once was. At the same time, areas such as physician assistant or pharmacy, which once required only a bachelor's degree , now require a master's degree or a doctorate to find placement in the job market. Thus, the need for well-prepared undergraduates is increasing steadily, and Capital University is responding with outstanding academic programs designed specifically to meet these challenges by offering preparation for professional degree programs in: * Dentistry * Optometry * Pharmacy * Physician Assistant (You may be interested in Pre-Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physical Therapy) * Public Health * Veterinary Medicine Students interested in pursuing any of these health professions generally major in biology, chemistry, behavioral sciences or health sciences. The Capital program is constructed in such a way that the first two years generally consist of the core courses required for all schools, whereas the last two years involve mostly specialty courses. This system allows flexibility for students to choose a career path after having experienced the core knowledge base and an optional sophomore biology career seminar, which is an introduction to the many professional careers available. No backtracking in course work is necessary if a student changes career paths during the first two years. Likewise, should a student start in one of these programs and then decide not to pursue professional school placement, a complete biology or chemistry major is earned and the student will be well-prepared for an exciting job market. Opportunities exist for pre-health professional students to hear additional career speakers ? including Capital alumni currently enrolled in professional programs ? and be involved in community service projects through the Life Science/Biology Organization and through the Capital University American Student Dental Association chapter. In addition, pre-professional students in biology may be inducted to the prestigious national honor society Beta Beta Beta, which recognizes achievement in academics, research and service. Pre-professional students in psychology may be inducted into Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society. View more details on Capital University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Science courses.