Sciences for the Health Professions Certificate

The Certificate in Sciences for the Health Professions is a post-baccalaureate science program designed to meet the needs of students with bachelor’s degrees in non-science fields who seek a career change into the health professions, but lack some or all of the necessary science and mathematics background. It thus offers an affordable means for academically qualified students to prepare themselves for admission into professional programs in this field. Acceptance into this Certificate program requires an earned bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Certificate Program Outcomes

• To achieve a level of competency in the laboratory sciences, and in mathematics as necessary, sufficient to meet the intellectual challenges of a professional program in the health sciences.
  
  
• Provide a post-baccalaureate program that will enable individuals to complete the specific academic preparation necessary to apply to professional programs in health care (e.g. Medicine, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine).

*Gainful Employment Mandatory Disclosure Statement

Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.