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BS in Health Preparation/Professional Sciences

Starting in the fall of 2013, all pre-health programs will be designated on a student’s record as an advising track interest. Students interested in pursuing a pre-health program should declare the BS in Health Preparation/Professional Sciences (HPPS) as their primary major.  For example: students intending to enter the nursing program will declare HPPS in science as their major with pre-nursing as an advising track/ concentration.

The Interdisciplinary Science Bachelors Degree is offered through the College of Humanities and Sciences. HPPS allows students the flexibility to work towards this Bachelors degree while taking the pre-requisite courses for their intended health profession.

Students will work closely with pre-health advisors to select courses that fulfill their health care program pre-requisites and major requirements.

http://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/BULLETINS/archives/201112_UB/chs.pdf

Although it does not guarantee admissions into any program, this degree will help students to become more competitive in their application into pre-health programs in the health sciences. As students successfully complete science courses and other admission requirements, students and advisors will determine a timeframe to apply for admissions into their intended health care programs.

 

Advising Information

Students currently enrolled in pre-health majors are encouraged to discuss this program with their pre-health advisor. Appointments with pre-health advisors can be scheduled online through Eservices using the “My VCU portal” or by calling the University College Advising Office at 804-827-8648.

Transfer Students and students with  >54 earned credits  who are considering this major, must meet with Dr. Charlene Crawley or department representative to discuss the program and complete the required forms:. 

http://www.enrollment.vcu.edu/rar/docs/changeofmajor.pdf

Online appointments with Dr. Crawley can be made through www.dr-crawley-advising.genbook.com

 

Degree requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Health Preparation/Professional Science requires a minimum of 120 credits.

Along with the general education requirements of the College of Humanities and Sciences for a Bachelor of Science degree, this curriculum requires 28 to 30 credits in foundation science and mathematics courses, and 33 to 38 credits in one of the following concentrations: biology, chemistry, health preparation/professional science, general science or physics. In preparation for the required mathematical sciences courses, all students must take the Mathematics Placement Test. Majors are also strongly encouraged to select a minor in an area different from their area of concentration that will complement their career interests and contribute additional upper-level credits to their curriculum.