Gulf Coast State College | Health Science Option, Liberal Arts A.A.

Would you like to discover the next vaccine?

As a medical scientist you would conduct research aimed at improving overall human health. You will use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach your findings. Medical scientists typically have a Ph.D., usually in biology or a related life science. Some medical scientists get a medical degree instead of a Ph.D., but prefer doing research to practicing as a physician. Employment of medical scientists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Medical scientists will continue to be needed because they contribute to the development of treatments and medicines that improve human health.

For a career in Health Science, you need to earn your bachelor’s degree before being accepted into a Ph.D degree program. Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida, has some of the lowest tuition rates in the state, but provides high-quality education. Starting with a two-year degree in Health Science AA University Transfer Track helps you save money on your overall education costs and prepares you for success at a top university in Florida.

Which Florida universities offer Health Science programs?

This transfer track program is designed to prepare you for upper division studies in health science at University of West Florida which in turn will prepare you for jobs in a health service field. Concentrations at UWF are available in Aging Studies, Allied Health, Communication, Health Care Administration, Health Care Ethics, Health Care Professional, Medical Information Technology, and Psychology of Health. It is strongly recommended that you examine the catalog and requirements of the university you are considering for transfer.

Contact the advisor for more information about educational requirements.

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Program Roadmap

Contact the Advisor

Dr. Emmanuel Hernandez
Associate Professor, Business & Technology
(850) 769-1551, ext 2845
ehernand3@gulfcoast.edu

Tracy Sewell
Associate Professor, Business & Technology
(850) 769-1551, ext 4826
tsewell@gulfcoast.edu

Kim Allan
Assistant Professor, Business & Technology
(850) 769-1551, ext 4022
kallan@gulfcoast.edu

Jordan Hale
Academic Program Support Specialist, Business & Technology
(850) 872-3838
jhale2@gulfcoast.edu

Who is eligible for the Health Science Option, Liberal Arts A.A. program?

If you are a high school graduate, you are a candidate for Gulf Coast’s Architecture Option, Liberal Arts A.A. program.

If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.

WHY CHOOSE GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE TO EARN YOUR degree?

Our students pay one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.
Small Classes! 1:19 Professor/Student Ratio.
3.11 Average GPA. Our students are performing well in the state universities of Florida.

How do I apply to Health Science Option, Liberal Arts A.A. program?

To apply to the Architecture Option, Liberal Arts A.A. Program, you’ll need to complete the Apply now Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Visit the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

How do I register and pay for my classes?

Classes are starting soon. Check out the class registration dates and plan your schedule today.

Ready to apply? Or, find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

2022-2023 Catalog Requirements

Communications Area		CH
•+*ENC1101, English I		3
+*ENC1102, English II		3
Humanities Area
Visual and Performing Arts	See General Education Requirement	3
Philosophy/Religion	See General Education Requirement	3
Literature	See General Education Requirement	3
Mathematics Area
•+*MAC1105, College Algebra		3
•+*STA2023, Statistics		3
Natural Sciences Area
Physical Science	•+*CHM1045, General Chemistry	3
Biological Science	See General Education Requirement	3
Social Sciences Area
Behavioral Sciences	•ECO2013, Economics, Macro	3
History	See General Education Requirement	3
Government	See General Education Requirement	3
Additional Common Prerequisites
*ACG2001, Financial Accounting I		3
+*ACG2011, Financial Accounting II		3
*ACG2071, Managerial Accounting		3
CGS1570, Microcomputer Applications		3
ECO2023, Economics, Micro		3
•PSY2012, Psychology		3
Biological Science Lab		1
CHM1045L, General Chemistry I Lab		1
Electives
Electives		4
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS		60

This program is designed to prepare students for upper division studies in health science at UWF which in turn will prepare them for jobs in a health service field. Concentrations are available in Aging Studies, Allied Health, Communication, Health Care Administration, Health Care Ethics, Health Care Professional, Medical Information Technology, and Psychology of Health.

•General Education Core. Students must complete at least one identified core course in each area of study—Communications, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences—as part of the general education course requirements.

+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.

* Minimum grade of "C" required.

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Health Science Option, Liberal Arts A.A.