Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a major
in Physiological Sciences

For students attending classes at the Maricopa Community Colleges and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. This major is intended for students wishing to pursue graduate study in the physiological sciences; or those planning to seek admission to professional schools in medicine, physical therapy, or other health related professions. Prior to applying for formal admission to this major, interested students should register in the School of Health Professions with a major in Pre-Physiological Sciences. Refer to The UA General Catalog or contact the Undergraduate Physiological Sciences Program (621-4850) for additional information. Transfer students are admitted first to the pre-major and then must apply for admission to the major.  Admission to the pre-major does not guarantee admission to the major. A maximum of 64 credits of community college course work may be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona. If you will not be completing this transfer guide, see the "Acceptance of Transfer Course Work to meet UA General Education Requirements."

Formal admission to the School of Health Professions is required of all undergraduate students. To apply for admission to the School of Health Professions for the major in Physiological Sciences, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Completion of 56 units of credit applicable to a baccalaureate degree.
2. A cumulative grade-point average of 2.25 (4.0 scale) or higher on all college course work completed.
3. Satisfactory score on the Upper-division Writing Proficiency Exam or completion of ENGL 397a or 397b.

SECOND LANGUAGE -- This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the second semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The UA General Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at the Maricopa County Community Colleges includes the following.

• ARB 101, 102
• CHI 101, 102
• FRE 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA
• GER 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA
• GRK 101, 102
• HEB 101, 102
• ITA 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA
• JPN 101, 102
• LAT 101, 102
• NAV 115, 116
• POR 101, 102
• RUS 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA
• SLG 101, 102
• SPA 101 or 101AA or 103, 102 or 102AA or 104

Formal admission to the School of Health Professions is required of all undergraduate students. To apply for admission to the School of Health Professions for the major in Physiological Sciences, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Completion of 56 units of credit applicable to a baccalaureate degree.
2. A cumulative grade-point average of 2.25 (4.0 scale) or higher on all college course work completed.
3. Satisfactory score on the Upper-division Writing Proficiency Exam or completion of ENGL 397a or 397b.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

* Common courses

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Last updated July 12, 2002