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Associate of Science (AS) Concentration in Medical and Health Sciences


Associate of Science (AS) with MTA Transfer

Program Code: 454 ∙ Credit Hours: 60-61 ∙ Contact Hours: 70-71
Dean: Brent LaFaive  

The Associate of Science with a Concentration in Medical and Health Sciences degree provides students interested in Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Medical Technology careers an opportunity to begin their education at NCMC. This will provide students with significant cost savings while providing a top-tier academic experience where courses are taught directly by their professors. This will allow for more personal attention and support before students transfer to larger colleges or universities. The objectives are to prepare students for higher-level science courses after transfer. Another goal is to use this degree to form partnerships with colleges and universities that allow our students a guaranteed transfer of their NCMC credits for full program credits into a college or university program.  

Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of broad-based science concepts for entry into four-year transfer degrees. 
  2. Identify options for transfer into desired medical or health-related fields. 

The program prepares students for transfer in the following areas: 

Exercise Science, Pre-Vet, Pre-Med, Pre-PT, Pre-OT, Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Med-tech.  

Placement: If students place higher than MATH 130, they will take MATH 140 or MATH 150 instead.

MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS:


A student must successfully complete at least 30 credits, with at least a 2.0 in each course, to fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA).

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Requirements

  • 1 Course in English Composition
  • A second course in English Composition or 1 course in Communications
  • 1 Course in Mathematics
  • 2 Courses in Social Sciences (from two disciplines)
  • 2 Courses in Humanities and Fine Arts (from two disciplines excluding studio and performance classes)
  • 2 Courses in Natural Sciences including one with laboratory experience (from two disciplines)

Suggested Sequence for Full-Time Students: