Applied Health Science (B.S.) Pre-Professional Concentration

Program Overview

Pre-Professional Concentration. Designed for students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in medicine, physician’s assistant, or other health-related sciences.

Dedicated faculty, a human performance laboratory, and a state-of-the-art fitness/wellness facility are some of the resources that enable Messiah to offer a quality Applied Health Science major

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Applied Health Science program can:

1. Describe the anatomical and physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise.
2. Explain the role of exercise in disease prevention.
3. Prescribe safe and effective exercise programs for diverse individuals.
4. Integrate scientific information and research into professional situations.
5. Identify factors influencing health and human performance.
6. Identify how faith impacts professional practice in the applied health sciences.

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Three credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Pre-Professional Concentration (41-42)

Select eight credits from the following:

Three to four credits from the following:

Six credits from the following:

Note: Students interested in pursuing medical school should work closely with the Pre-Health advisor and take CHEM 310 Organic Chemistry II (4). In addition, CHEM 410 Biochemistry I (4) is strongly recommended.

General Education Requirements