Why choose Health Science?
The Associate in Science in Health Science has been designed for students who have a desire to work in the health care industry or allied health field. Complete your general education courses that are required for nursing, public health and other healthcare programs. At the end of the first year, students will have the option of transferring to another associate degree program to complete their course work in a specific field or continue on to receive their associate degree in Health Science. The second year can be flexible for students to choose courses that would then transfer to a four year college for a degree in Public Health or field of their choice.
Why study Health Science here?
NCC offers different options to meet your goals. If you plan is to enroll in the NCC nursing program, you can follow the Health Science profile or the Pre-Nursing pathway. The Pre-Nursing pathway has specific criteria, which if met, will give you priority consideration for acceptance to our nursing program. If your interest lies with Public Health, we have a pathway to the University of Massachusetts – Lowell- for a bachelor’s degree in Public Health offering a track in Public Health Informatics Technology. Learn the knowledge and skills needed to advance health equity and drive population health. Talk with our Health Science program coordinator for more information.
Career Options
Nursing
Public Health
Dental Hygiene
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
Radiological Technician
Related Programs
Nursing
Biological Science
General Studies
Students who meet NCC’s general admission requirements are able to enroll in the Health Science program. Ask the Health Science advisor about the Pre-Nursing pathway and Public Health pathway requirements or view the pathway.
Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- The student will communicate effectively and fluently; read with comprehension; listen speak and write competently.
- The student will develop skills in reflection, analysis, logical reasoning, and evaluation to formulate judgments, reach conclusions, and solve problems.
- The student will evaluate and utilize quantitative and qualitative data and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods.
- The student will utilize technology to locate, evaluate, organize, and utilize information accurately and responsibly.
- The student will acquire knowledge and skills to function effectively as informed and responsible citizens.
- The student will acquire knowledge and skills that enable respect for diversity as well as an awareness of global interdependency.
- The student will formulate a plan for personal and professional growth in a health-related career.
- The student will articulate the importance and necessity of lifelong learning in particular as it applies to health related fields.
Health Science students that successfully complete the sequence of courses below, maintain at least a 2.8 CGPA, earn acceptable TEAS scores (must be completed prior to the March application deadline) provide references and complete all other nursing admission requirements, will be given priority for acceptance to the nursing program. https://www.nashuacc.edu/admissions/nursing-admissions
*Minimum grades of C+ are required for science and Psychology courses.
Recommended sequence:
Fall Semester
*Anatomy & Physiology 1
College Composition
*Introduction to Psychology
Winter session
Public Speaking
Spring Semester
*Anatomy & Physiology II
Statistics
*Human Growth & Development
Summer turbo term
Humanities elective
Summer Semester
*Medical Microbiology
Recommended sequence:
First year – Fall Semester
Anatomy & Physiology 1
College Composition
Introduction to Public Health
Introduction to Psychology
First year -Spring Semester
Anatomy & Physiology II
Human Growth & Development
U.S. Healthcare System
Public Health Informatics and Technology
Second year – Fall Semester
Statistics
General Education Core Requirement: English/Communication
General Education Core Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/Global Awareness
General Education Core Requirement: Behavioral Social Science
Specialty & Support
Second year – Spring Semester
Medical Microbiology
Specialty & Support (As appropriate to student career plans)
Total Credits: 3 Total Credits: 3 HUMAXXXN or PHIL109N HUMA140N is recommended for Associate in Arts Degree in Communications Any language recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Paralegal Studies. Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability. Total Credits: 14 Total Credits: 14Course Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
ANTH105N or Behavioral Social Science General Education Core Requirement
First Year – Spring Semester
Humanities/Fine Arts or Global Awareness
Second Year – Fall Semester
Specialty and Support Courses: (As appropriate to student’s career plans)
Second Year – Spring Semester
Specialty and Support Courses: (As appropriate to student’s career plans)
Projected Growth
Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)