Health Sciences - Irvine Valley College

Health Sciences from Irvine Valley College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Curriculum The School of Life Sciences at Irvine Valley College offers a wide range of courses in the biological sciences as well as a course in environmental studies. Introductory courses focus on theories and concepts in five primary areas: cellular and molecular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and whole organism biology. More specialized courses examine extensions of these basic principles as they relate to a variety of specific areas of study, including botany, zoology, human anatomy, human physiology, cellular biology, microbiology, natural history, and marine biology. Students may complete courses within the department in order to fulfill general education requirements, to satisfy prerequisites for health-related programs such as nursing, to meet graduation requirements at prospective transfer institutions, or to complete the Associate in Arts degree with a major in biology or health sciences. Major The requirements for majors in the life sciences are intended to provide a solid foundation for the student who wishes to pursue further study at the baccalaureate or graduate level, or enter a preprofessional or professional program in a health-related field. The faculty strongly recommends that students without a firm foundation in basic biological principles complete one of the two introductory sequences in biology (Biology 1/1L or Biology 94/94L) in preparation for the more specialized courses. In addition to the core courses for the major or health-related fields, PhDan introduction to other sciences is usually recommended and necessary for more advanced study. The biology faculty therefore suggests that students complete appropriate courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics concurrently with biology core courses. Students should refer to the requirements of prospective institutions or seek advice from a member of the biology faculty or a counselor before choosing electives. Career Options An A.A. degree in biology will prepare students for entry into certificate or technical training programs in: Nursing Biotechnology Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Training Laboratory Research An A.A. degree in biology will also allow students to continue their education at a four-year institution, where earning a B.A. degree in biological sciences can prepare them for careers in: Public Health Nutrition Biotechnology Laboratory and Field Research Pharmaceutical Sales Land Management Environmental Studies Entry into professional schools that provide training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, physician's assistant, and veterinary medicine View more details on Irvine Valley College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.