Alan Thompson, Ph.D.
Explore Pre-Health Sciences, B.S.
What is possible when you pursue your passion for medicine?
Health.
Pre-health sciences lays a foundation for students pursuing careers in the medical and dental fields.
As a pre-health sciences major at 性视界, you'll prepare to take entrance exams such as the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) with courses like biology, chemistry, math and physics. You鈥檒l learn from a Harvard-trained professor, and from professors whose specialization ranges from zoology to microbiology to entomology.
With bachelor of science, you鈥檒l gain greater depth of foundational coursework, choose from three emphases to focus your studies and complete a research capstone.
Through the interdisciplinary study of the sciences, you鈥檒l learn more than what to think. You鈥檒l learn how to ask the important questions. You鈥檒l learn how to think.
Program Highlights
- Learn to apply socioeconomic and ethical perspectives in analysis of current issues in health care
- Prepare for the medical school entrance exam, MCAT
- Gain necessary experiential skills through your capstone research
- Work one-on-one with faculty to tailor your program
Emphases*
- Pre-M.D./D.O./D.D.S./D.Pharm.
Pre-M.D./D.O./D.D.S./D.Pharm. will prepare you for a career as a medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, dentistry or pharmacy.
- Pre-M.P.T.
Pre-M.P.T. will prepare you to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in physical therapy.
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Faculty
Michael Kunz, Ph.D.
Andrew Sensenig, Ph.D.
Emphases Catalog*
- Pre-M.D./D.O./D.D.S./D.Pharm.
Department Chair: Alan Thompson, Ph.D.
The pre-health sciences major(s) re designed to provide students with a broad, interdisciplinary foundation in the sciences, with a focus on preparing students for entry into nursing, medical and dental careers as well as into other allied health career paths such as healthcare administration and clinical lab sciences.
Students may choose from two-degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Science degree. The B.A. degree is appropriate for students who desire greater flexibility in their undergraduate coursework and wish to pursue nursing, health-care administration, or clinical lab sciences. This flexibility may be used to incorporate a minor, a second major, a study abroad program or additional elective coursework.
The B.S. degree is appropriate for those who seek greater depth of foundational coursework in supporting fields, additional breadth within the major and a research capstone. Students interested in the pre-health sciences major should contact the program director as early as possible since specific courses are necessary for adequate preparation for entrance exams such as the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). This is also true for students interested in medical or dental school opportunities who choose to major in a different discipline.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Program graduates comprehend and apply major organizing concepts in science.
- Students in the program participate in the process of science. This includes the design and execution of experiments, the critical evaluation of methods, results and conclusions, and the oral and written communication of such activities.
- Graduates from the program possess the skills and subject matter competence necessary to gain admittance to, and perform well in, graduate-level health sciences programs.
- Students in the program develop an understanding of the economic and social contexts surrounding the practice of medicine in the United States and are able to apply socioeconomic and ethical perspectives in analysis of current issues in health care.
Locations Offered
Main Campus Fresno
Lower Division Major Prerequisites
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 4
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
Required Courses (42 Units)
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 2
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 2
- Credits 1 - 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 3 and
- Credits 1 or
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- Credits 1
- Credits 3 and
- Credits 1 or
- Credits 3 and
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
Emphasis Courses (20 Units)
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 4
Select at least four additional units from the list of electives below
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 2
- Credits 2
- Credits 1-2
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Pre-M.P.T.
Department Chair: Alan Thompson, Ph.D.
The pre-health sciences major(s) re designed to provide students with a broad, interdisciplinary foundation in the sciences, with a focus on preparing students for entry into nursing, medical and dental careers as well as into other allied health career paths such as healthcare administration and clinical lab sciences.
Students may choose from two-degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Science degree. The B.A. degree is appropriate for students who desire greater flexibility in their undergraduate coursework and wish to pursue nursing, health-care administration, or clinical lab sciences. This flexibility may be used to incorporate a minor, a second major, a study abroad program or additional elective coursework.
The B.S. degree is appropriate for those who seek greater depth of foundational coursework in supporting fields, additional breadth within the major and a research capstone. Students interested in the pre-health sciences major should contact the program director as early as possible since specific courses are necessary for adequate preparation for entrance exams such as the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). This is also true for students interested in medical or dental school opportunities who choose to major in a different discipline.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Program graduates comprehend and apply major organizing concepts in science.
- Students in the program participate in the process of science. This includes the design and execution of experiments, the critical evaluation of methods, results and conclusions, and the oral and written communication of such activities.
- Graduates from the program possess the skills and subject matter competence necessary to gain admittance to, and perform well in, graduate-level health sciences programs.
- Students in the program develop an understanding of the economic and social contexts surrounding the practice of medicine in the United States and are able to apply socioeconomic and ethical perspectives in analysis of current issues in health care.
Locations Offered
Main Campus Fresno
Lower Division Major Prerequisites
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 4
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
Required Courses (42 Units)
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 2
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 2
- Credits 1 - 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 3 and
- Credits 1 or
- Credits 3 and
- Credits 1
- Credits 3 and
- Credits 1 or
- Credits 3 and
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
Emphasis Courses (20 Units)
- Credits 1 - 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
Select additional units from the list of electives below
- Credits 3
- Credits 1
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
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- Credits 3
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- Credits 3
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Possibilities Await
With an 性视界 Education
Whether you're a high school student, transfer student or parent, you'll find all the resources you need including application steps, tuition & financial aid, transfer and orientation information.
First Steps to Admission
- Submit an application for admission (online or printable mail-in)
* Admission applications are free, no discount codes required. - Send official copies of your transcripts to 性视界.
- Complete the FAFSA. It can be completed starting October 1st. (FAFSA Code: 001253)
- Recommended High School Courses for Admission
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- 4 years of college preparatory English
- 3 years of college preparatory mathematics
- 2 years of social studies
- 1 year of laboratory science
- 1 year of performing art
- 3 years of the same foreign language with a C- or better
- Things to Keep in Mind
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性视界鈥檚 accepted students have average GPAs of 3.2-3.6. Please speak with an admission counselor to discuss your eligibility.
All application materials should be submitted online or mailed to:
Office of 性视界 Admission
性视界
1717 S. Chestnut Ave. #2005
Fresno, CA 93702
ugadmis@fresno.edu
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Information*
- Pre-M.D./D.O./D.D.S./D.Pharm.
1. Biology (AS-T) to Pre-Health Sciences: Pre-M.D./D.O./D.D.S./D.Pharm., B.S.
BS courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BS co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- BIOL 111 General Biology: Cells and Physiology (4)
- BIOL 121 General Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4)
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (4)
- MATH 210 Calculus I (4)
- PHYS 120 - General Physics I (4)
- Or PHYS 130 - University Physics I (4)
- PHYS 121 - General Physics II (4)
- Or PHYS 131 - University Physics II (4)
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
2. Chemistry (AS-T) to Pre-Health Sciences: Pre-M.D./D.O./D.D.S./D.Pharm., B.S.
BS courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BS co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- BIOL 111 General Biology: Cells and Physiology (4)
- BIOL 121 General Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4)
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (4)
- MATH 210 Calculus I (4)
- PHYS 130 - University Physics I (4)
- PHYS 131 - University Physics II (4)
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
- Pre-M.P.T.
1. Biology (AS-T) to Pre-Health Sciences: Pre-M.P.T., B.S.
BS courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BS co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- BIOL 111 General Biology: Cells and Physiology (4)
- BIOL 121 General Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4)
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (4)
- MATH 210 Calculus I (4)
- PHYS 120 - General Physics I (4)
- Or PHYS 130 - University Physics I (4)
- PHYS 121 - General Physics II (4)
- Or PHYS 131 - University Physics II (4)
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
2. Chemistry (AS-T) to Pre-Health Sciences: Pre-M.P.T., B.S.
BS courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BS co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- BIOL 111 General Biology: Cells and Physiology (4)
- BIOL 121 General Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4)
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (4)
- MATH 210 Calculus I (4)
- PHYS 130 - University Physics I (4)
- PHYS 131 - University Physics II (4)
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
Non-traditional Admission
- Steps for Re-application
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For those students who have applied to 性视界鈥檚 traditional undergraduate program within the past 2 years and did not attend. Students who applied more than 2 years ago will need to resubmit a full application for admission:
- Fill out the re-application form
- Submit any missing documents or updated transcripts
- Steps for Re-admission
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Former 性视界 students who have not been enrolled in and/or have not submitted a leave of absence form for the previous semester are required to re-apply for admission to 性视界:
- Fill out the re-admission form
- Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions attended during absence from 性视界
- Steps for Non-matriculated Admission
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Students interested in taking classes, usually for personal or professional development, or to transfer to another institution, and is not interested in a degree from 性视界. Non-degree students are not eligible for federal, state or institutional aid. Other requirements, class limits and pre-requisites may apply. See the academic catalog for more information:
- Fill out the Application for Admission indicating Non Matriculating/Non-Degree status non-matriculation application
- Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent
- Some classes may require a pre-requisite course. If required, a college transcript will need to be provided
- Personal essays are not required
- Auditing a class
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Students wishing to audit a class at 性视界 may apply for audit status. Audit classes are not eligible for financial aid and students will not receive course credit.
- Fill out the Application for Admission indicating audit status
- Personal essays are not required
Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
Earning a degree in four years allows you to get a head start on achieving your goals of entering the work force or starting graduate school. 性视界 guarantees graduation within four years in the traditional undergraduate areas of study. We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruction and preparation. If you fulfill your responsibilities and are unable to graduate in four years, you will receive the needed courses the following semester at no cost in tuition or fees.
- Incoming requirements
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This guarantee is limited to basic graduation requirements of 120 minimum units including general education, upper-level and elective courses sufficient for a single major with no minor.
- Where options between courses are available, students are not guaranteed their first choice.
- This guarantee does not apply to 鈥渇ifth-year鈥 programs (teacher education credential requirements) or minimum units beyond graduation requirements (CPA qualifications, etc.) beyond the basic four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree.
- The guarantee does not apply to transfer students or to 性视界's degree completion programs.
- Students not able to register for the courses needed within four years must complete the free course(s) within two terms of the end of four years (e.g. a summer and fall for those completing four years in the spring; or spring and summer for those completing four years in the fall).
- The four-year period may be extended for students required to leave the university for up to one year (see the Leave of Absence section) for medical, military or personal reasons.
- Student responsibilities
- To qualify for the guarantee students must:
- Meet with your mentor during the fall semester of the freshman year.
- Finalize a major and begin prerequisite or lower-division major courses by the second semester of the freshman year and keep that major until graduation.
- Complete at least 32 units per year (average 16 per semester) with passing grades in each course.
- Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA and remain in good standing behaviorally with the university.
- Meet with the mentor each semester for advising before registration opens and take the courses approved by the adviser/mentor that complete general-education and major requirements, in the appropriate sequence and as they become available.
- Register within the first week of registration every semester to gain a spot in the classes needed.
- Notify mentor if unable to register for an approved course so that an alternative plan can be made.
- Apply for financial aid and submit required documents by appropriate deadlines.
- Keep student account up-to-date. (Accounts not up-to-date may be placed on hold, preventing registration for courses.)
- Complete required courses successfully (see Academic Policies section for minimum acceptable grades) without dropping required or approved courses during a semester.
Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
- 2023-2024
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Total Cost Item Amount 12-18 units (full time) per year $34,960 Student body fee $598 Total Tuition and Fees $35,548 Room $5,018 Board $5,130 Total Tuition, Fees & Board $45,696 Per-Unit Costs Amount Per unit / Overload $1,248 Summer Session $500 Private Music Instruction $400 - 2022-2023
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Total Cost Item Amount 12-18 units (full time) per year $33,614 Student body fee $574 Total Tuition and Fees $34,188 Room and Board $8,884 Total Tuition, Fees & Board $43,072 Per-Unit Costs Amount Per unit / Overload $1,218 Summer Session $400 Private Music Instruction $400 - 2021-2022
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Total Cost Item Amount 12-18 units (full time) per year $32,954 Student body fee $498 Total Tuition and Fees $33,452 Room and Board $8,710 Total Tuition, Fees & Board $42,162 Per-Unit Costs Amount Per unit / Overload $1,177 Summer Session $300 Private Music Instruction $400
Room & Board Rates
Freshman / Sophomore Housing
Module* Fall Spring Modules $4,313 $4,313 Jost Modules $4,619 $4,619 * Full Access Meal Plan Included in Cost (Full Access Required)
Junior / Senior Housing
Suites & Houses Fall Spring Room only $2,068 $2,068 Room-70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $2,719 $2,719 Room - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $3,276 $3,276 Room - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost) $4,400 $4,400 Jost Hall (4 person), Willow Gardens (4 person) & Kriegbaum Apartments (3 person) Fall Spring Apartment - Room only $2,694 $2,694 Apartment - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $3,345 $3,345 Apartment - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $3,902 $3,902 Apartment - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost) $5,026 $5,026 Willow Gardens & Jost Hall Apartments: 3 Person Fall Spring Apartments - Room only $3,306 $3,306 Apartments - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $3,958 $3,958 Apartments - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $4,514 $4,514 Apartments - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost) $5,639 $5,639 Stand-Alone Meal Plans Fall Spring 70 Block $651 $651 140 Block $1,208 $1,208 Full Access Meal Plan $2,332 $2,332 * Residents living in the Houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
Notes about housing
- For housing placement purposes only, class standing for the fall semester will carry throughout the entire year (both fall and spring semesters).
- Residents living in the houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
- Meal plan contract dates will follow the traditional semester.
If you have questions that pertain specifically to housing or what housing you qualify for, please contact Residence Life at (559) 453-5696. Or visit our website at studentlife.fresno.edu/living-campus.
Financial Aid
Freshman Scholarships
Based on a student鈥檚 academic GPA. Academic GPA鈥檚 are calculated by 性视界 on a weighted, 4.0 scaled and based on core academic classes in grades 10-12. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.
Name | GPA | Amount |
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Paragon | Full Tuition | |
President's | 4.00 GPA and above | $18,000 |
Dean's | 3.75-3.99 GPA | $15,000 |
Heritage | 3.50-3.75 GPA | $14,000 |
Faculty | 3.25-3.49 GPA | $12,000 |
Founder's | Below a 3.0 GPA | $8,000 |
Transfer Scholarships
To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA鈥檚 are based on transferable units and calculated by 性视界.
Name | GPA | Amount |
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Transfer Scholar | 3.50 GPA and above | $14,000 |
Transfer Achievement | 3.0-3.49 GPA | $10,000 |
Transfer Academic | 2.40-2.99 GPA | $7,500 |
Transfer Partnership | Below a 2.4 GPA | $6,000 |
Performance-based Scholarships
Name | Amount |
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Athletic | $500 to Full Tuition |
Music | $400 to $10,000 |
Theatre Arts | $500 to $4,000 |
Art/Design | $500 to $4,000 |
Other 性视界 Grants and Scholarships
Name | Amount |
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性视界 Possibilities Scholarship | Full Tuition |
Church Match | $500 to $1,500 |
International Scholarship | up to $6,000 |
Mennonite Brethren Award | $4,000 |
Out of State Student Scholarship | $4,000 |
Other Awards | $100 to $10,000 |
Federal and State Grants
Name | Amount |
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Cal Grant A | $9,358 |
Cal Grant B | $1,648 |
Pell Grants | $750 to $7,395 |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | $1,000 |
Federal Loans and Work-Study
Name | Amount |
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Federal Direct | $3,500 to $7,500 |
PLUS Loan | Up to remaining cost |
Work-study | Contingent on employment |
Private Scholarships
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific.
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The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship 鈥 all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend 性视界. I know that school isn鈥檛 cheap for anyone, but 性视界 helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
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Career Opportunities
With this degree, you'll gain the foundation for a broad range of careers within natural sciences or entry into medical or dental school. Common career paths include medical and dental careers, as well as a variety of allied health fields.
Career Possibilities
- Nurse
- Physician鈥檚 assistant
- Physical therapist
- Nutritionist
Career Development Happens Here
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an 性视界 alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you鈥檙e looking for.
- Resume writing classes
- Career assessments, exploration & planning
- Job search and networking opportunities
- and much more