College of Natural and Social Sciences

HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS

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• HEALTH SCIENCE COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR
• Medical Technology Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
• Radiography Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
• Respiratory Therapy Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
• Health Science Major-Bachelor of Science Degree
• Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Podiatry
• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Dental Hygiene
• Pre-Medical
• Pre-Mortuary Science
• Pre-Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Physician Assistant
• Pre-Radiologic Technology
• HSCI Courses

Health Related Programs in Other Departments

• Dietetics, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
• Pre-Music Therapy, Department of Music and Performing Arts
• Pre-Nursing, UNMC College of Nursing, Kearney Division
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biology

Peggy Biddlecome, Director

Program Objectives:

To give guidance and counseling regarding requirements for UNK Health Science Degrees and for admission to health-related professional schools and clinical specialty programs.

Health Science Pre-Professional Programs

The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers pre-professional training in a variety of fields. Some of the career interests for which UNK offers undergraduate preparation are listed below. The Health Programs Office will assist in the planning of the schedule in accordance with the requirements of the professional school selected by the student. The student should secure a copy of the catalog of the college or university to which he/she wishes to apply in order that effective selection of elective courses may be made while at UNK. Satisfactory completion of the recommended programs of study in pre-professional areas does not automatically guarantee a student admission to a professional program. Factors generally considered for admission by professional schools include: grade point average of at least a "B," personal recommendations, scores on entrance or nationwide examinations, and a personal interview. Pre-Health Science Programs in:

• Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Podiatry
• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Dental Hygiene
• Pre-Medical
• Pre-Mortuary Science
• Pre-Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Physician Assistant
• Pre-Radiologic Technology

Although many UNK students are admitted to these clinical programs, competition for the limited number of openings is keen, and admission is not automatically assured by successful completion of the pre-clinical or pre-professional courses. Therefore, students should plan to also pursue an academic major and work towards a baccalaureate degree. For additional information, contact the Office of Health Science Programs, Bruner Hall of Science.

HEALTH SCIENCE COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR

Four options are available:

1. Medical Technology Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
2. Radiography Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
3. Respiratory Therapy Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
4. Health Science Major-Bachelor of Science Degree

Students accepted into a professional school in the health sciences may receive a BS in Health Science degree from UNK if they fulfill the following requirements.

1. a minimum of 90 semester hours completed toward one of the pre-professional health programs presently listed in the catalog.
2. completion of all general studies requirements prescribed by UNK.
3. successful completion of 35 hours of coursework in a professional school in the health sciences. Admission to an affiliated school is very competitive and not guaranteed.
4. not less than 32 semester hours shall be UNK credits.

For further information on this degree option contact the office of Health Science Programs. Courses with the prefix HSCI are offered by Health Science Programs.

16 May 2005

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