The Pre-Clinical Studies major provides clear paths for students interested in graduate health professions with flexibility to select courses depending on the anticipated future graduate degree in medical or diagnostic professions. This major will prepare individuals to enter graduate programs which focus on patient care and diagnostics across the lifespan.
Program Highlights
The Pre-Clinical Studies major requires a core set of coursework, including topics such as the US healthcare system, health informatics, health equity, and health services research.
Students will choose 30 credits in science coursework from options in biology, chemistry, cytology, exercise kinesiology and physiology, medical laboratory science, molecular diagnostics, nutrition, physics and psychology.
This diverse set of health and science-based coursework allows students to pursue a wide variety of health-related interests while completing requirements needed to apply to professional health graduate programs in medicine, research, and diagnostic professions.
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
Physician Assistants
$126,010 annual
Median Salary
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
Surgical Assistants
$79,960 annual
Median Salary
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
Medical Scientist
$99,930 annual
Median Salary
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Pre-Clinical Studies at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Health Science program in Pre-Clinical Studies should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences major in Pre-Clinical Studies should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is required to maintain eligibility for this major.
Students must complete the following courses prior to entering the Pre-Clinical Studies major: ENGL 110C, HLTH 120G, CHEM 121N/122N, CHEM 123N/124N, BIOL 250, MATH 102M or 103M or 162M and STAT 130M.
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Cost Per-Credit$250
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