Pre-Health ,Certificate
Pre-Dental, Pre-Med, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pa, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Podiatry, medical school, prehealth, premed
Gain a competitive edge for health professional schools with flexible online courses, expert advising and career-building experiences. Take prerequisites, strengthen your application, and explore your path to a health care career on your schedule, from anywhere.
The postbaccalaureate certificate program in pre-health prepares you with the academic foundation and professional skills needed to pursue advanced study in health professions.
Through a flexible and customizable online format, you deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, critical thinking and ethical decision-making in health care. Coursework emphasizes biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and health-related humanities and social sciences, allowing you to explore the complex interplay of science, culture and policy in health systems. The required core course introduces you to clinical health care environments and professional expectations, while supplemental offerings support career exploration and entrance exam readiness.
You also develop competencies in clinical reasoning, professional communication and reflective practice through interactive learning experiences and exposure to real-world case studies. Guided by expert faculty and pre-health advisors, you build the knowledge, confidence and clarity to take the next step toward a career in health care.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The postbaccalaureate certificate in pre-health consists of 15 credit hours. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course and a certificate GPA of 3.00 or higher is required. |
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MED 478 Clinical Practice and Pathways in Health Professions
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Behavioral and Social Sciences Biological Sciences Chemistry Health Professions Exploration and Preparation Health Sciences Humanities Mathematics and Statistics Physics Students can select elective courses independently, or in consultation with a pre-health advisor, based on their professional goals and graduate school requirements.
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Students must have completed a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 credit hours. Individuals interested in this certificate must apply for university admission as a nondegree-seeking graduate student and submit a supplemental application to the program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Graduates are well prepared to pursue postgraduate health degrees, studying medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry or related health fields. Further study can result in a career as a:
- chiropractor
- dentist
- medical doctor
- naturopathic doctor
- optometrist
- pharmacist
- physician associate
- podiatrist
School of Clinical Health Sciences
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
