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Department of Health Professions Curricula
Clinical Lab Science (Medical Technology) B.S. degree: The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor offers a program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Clinical Lab Science. To obtain this degree a student must complete a minimum of 90 semester hours and meet residency requirements at UMHB, as well as complete all courses required for admission to a school of Clinical Lab Science affiliated with UMHB. When that student successfully completes that program of study, the B.S. degree will be awarded. Because the degree is granted by Mary Hardin-Baylor, all university requirements for graduation must be met. UMHB is affiliated with the Scott & White Program in Clinical Laboratory Science at Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Temple, Texas. More information is available from Dr. Kathleen Wood, kwood@umhb.edu, (254) 295-4214 or (254) 295-4537.
Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, or Pre-Veterinary: Any student desiring to attend dental, medical, or veterinary school will, in most cases, be required to complete a baccalaureate degree in the field of choice. In addition, specific course requirements must be met in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, and the Behavioral Sciences. Students must also complete the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) or the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) before making application to dental or medical school. The application process should be started at the end of the student's junior year or the beginning of the student's senior year. UMHB has an agreement with the University of Texas at San Antonio Dental School, allowing students to apply for early acceptance status at the dental school. Those accepted can transfer back 24 hours of dental studies for a dental school minor for their UMHB degree. More information is available on Pre-Dental and Pre-Medical Studies from Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy, rmurphy@umhb.edu, (254) 295-4542 or (254) 295-4537. For Pre-Veterinary Studies Dr. Kathleen Wood can be reached at kwood@umhb.edu, (254) 295-4214 or (254) 295-4537.
Pre-Health Care Sciences (Physician's Assistant): A Physician's Assistant has been defined as "a skilled person qualified by academic and practical training to provide patient services under the supervision and direction of a licensed physician who is responsible for the performance of that individual." The pre-professional college curriculum includes a minimum of 60 semester credits with specific prerequisite courses. Some programs require a bachelor's degree for admission. More information is available from Dr. Karen Grant, kgrant@umhb.edu, (254) 295-4147 or (254) 295-4537.
Pre-Medical Record Administration: "The Medical Administrator is responsible for obtaining complete medical records on individual patients from each of the professional staff, such as physicians, nurses, and other allied health scientists." The pre-professional curriculum is based on a core of required courses in the arts and sciences and includes a minimum of 90 semester hours. More information is available from Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy, rmurphy@umhb.edu, (254) 295-4542 or (254) 295-4537.
Pre-Occupational Therapy: "Occupational Therapy's major purpose is to assist the patient in the healing and rehabilitation process through the use of a wide range of creative, manual, educational, self-care, and recreational activities." The pre-professional curriculum may be taken at Mary Hardin-Baylor and normally includes a total of 60 semester hours. More information is available from Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy, rmurphy@umhb.edu, (254) 295-4542 or (254) 295-4537.
Pre-Optometry: The university course requirements for admission to optometry schools can be completed at Mary Hardin-Baylor. The pre-professional curriculum includes a minimum of 60 semester hours with specific prerequisite courses. Completion of the Optometry College Admission Test is also necessary for admission to a school of optometry. More information is available from Dr. Karen Grant, kgrant@umhb.edu, (254) 295-4147 or (254) 295-4537.
Pre-Pharmacy: The pre-professional portion of the Pharmacy program may be taken at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed prior to making application to Pharmacy school. In the case of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Texas at Austin, admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the professional program in Pharmacy. Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy, rmurphy@umhb.edu, (254) 295-4542 or (254) 295-4537.
Pre-Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy is a profession whose members use their skills to restore movement to patients whose physical limitations are caused by disability of the nervous, muscular, skeletal, circulatory, or respiratory systems. Normally a student must complete a baccalaureate degree and must take all required prerequisite courses before admission to a Master's or Doctor's program in Physical Therapy. Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy, rmurphy@umhb.edu, (254) 295-4542 or (254) 295-4537.
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