The General Studies, Health Sciences Specialization AS degree program provides students with an academic foundation that allows them to continue their education by applying to competitive programs at the Medical Education Campus or preparing them for entry to various allied health or health sciences baccalaureate programs. Students should consult an academic advisor in selecting electives for this curriculum.
Starting in Fall of 2023, the General Studies, Health Sciences Specialization AS degree program will be renamed Health Sciences, AS degree. The degree curricular requirements will remain the same.
The academic foundation in this degree will allow students to continue their education by applying to a competitive program at the Medical Education Campus or prepare for entry to a variety of allied health or health sciences baccalaureate programs. Students should consult an academic advisor in selecting electives to this curriculum.
In order to learn more about possible transfer opportunities associated with this program of study please visit: https://www.nvcc.edu/transfer/. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to further discuss their plans.
Northern Virginia Community College accepts industry-standard certifications, credentials and/or professional courses for credit. Broadly, licenses, credentials and/or certifications must be current and valid for consideration. For more information regarding the status of the certification and its eligibility for credit, please see an advisor or faculty members in the discipline area that awards CPL credit.
Through this curriculum, students acquire the general education background to prepare them to continue their education at NOVA or pursue a competitive program at the Medical Education Campus or preparing them for entry to a variety of allied health or health sciences baccalaureate programs.
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