Delaware County Community College
Associate in Science, Science for Health ProfessionsPhiladelphia, USA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 25,083 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The Science for Health Professions Program is designed for students who plan to transfer and continue their education in allied health or pre-medical field at another institution.
It provides the basic sciences and mathematics needed for a variety of programs, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Baccalaureate Nursing, Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry, and Podiatry.
Since admission requirements to other institutions vary, students should obtain information on entrance requirements for the specific school and program in which they are interested. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with both the Transfer Office at DCCC and their advisor regarding the best course selections for their transfer.
Start Date
Every semester.
- Fall Semester: Late August
- Spring Semester: Early January
- Summer Semester: Late May
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of biological and chemical principles and concepts applicable to the health sciences
- Perform selected tasks relative to laboratory experiments in the biological and chemical sciences
- Use the scientific method to gather and interpret data and draw conclusions
- Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical principles and concepts
Course requirements are available below.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Delaware County Community College's Educational Foundation awards approximately $300,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholarship has its own criteria for eligibility established by the donor. The application period for scholarships each year runs from mid-February to mid-April.
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English Language Requirements
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