Accelerated BS in Health Sciences-Health Professions Pathways

Our Accelerated BS in Health Sciences – Health Professions Pathways programs offer a flexible and affordable online option for working adults who need to complete the prerequisite coursework necessary to enroll in a health professions degree program. After completing the pathway curriculum (50-60 credits), students will transition either into the professional program they have chosen or into the Accelerated BS in Health Sciences.

The accelerated 8-week online courses are designed to accommodate the life and career demands of working professionals who strive to pursue a new healthcare profession — in respiratory therapy, nursing, medical laboratory science, cytotechnology and cell sciences, biotechnology and medical imaging.

Students who enroll in the BS in Health Sciences – Health Professions Pathways will be eligible for financial aid and possibly employer tuition reimbursement benefits. Students also will receive personalized advising from academic advisors and faculty to make sure they are on pace to transition into the professional phase of the program.

To apply to one of our six pathway programs, please visit our Admissions Information page.

The curriculum for each of the Health Professions Pathways programs will be dependent on the specific coursework required by the chosen professional program. Click the links below to learn more about each Pathway and the prerequisite coursework requirements:

• Pre-Biotechnology
• Pre-Cytotechnology & Cell Sciences
• Pre-Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences
• Pre-Medical Laboratory Science
• Pre-Nursing
• Pre-Respiratory Therapy

• Online accelerated 8-week courses
• 6 start dates per year
• Generous transfer credits accepted*
• Average class size of 20 or less
• Dedicated advisor for course planning
• Eligible for financial aid
• Seamless transition into health profession programs

*It is preferred that Math and Science prerequisite courses be completed within 5 years of enrollment at Jefferson; coursework up to 10 years prior to the start date in the Professional Program will be considered.

Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are interested in receiving federal or state aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Undergraduate students must be enrolled in six credits per academic semester to be eligible for most financial aid. Prospective students who have questions about financing their education should visit Jefferson’s Tuition and Financial Aid website.