The pre-health professional focus within the Biology major meets the needs of students in pre-medicine, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-podiatric medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, or pre-physical therapy. Admission to these health professional or graduate programs typically requires the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology.
https://www.brescia.edu/mathematics-and-natural-sciences-majors/
Semesters: 8
Credit Hours: 120
Occupations
- Dentists, General
- Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Workers, all other
- Physical Therapists
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Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Median Hourly Wage: $41.21
- Physician Assistant
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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.
Median Hourly Wage: $50.89
- Physicians, all other