Health Professional Preparation
Preparing students for success in the health professions
Pre-health advising services support students who are studying health professions at Shoreline or who are preparing to pursue a health professional degree at other schools. Our dedicated advisors have extensive knowledge of many health professional programs, including those at the University of Washington, and can help students with course planning, career exploration, and healthcare work experience.
We support students interested in all health career fields with:
- Specialized advising to select the right classes and prepare for successful admission to a professional program
- Free tutoring
- Presentations and information sessions on health topics
- Post-Baccalaureate Services for students who already have bachelor’s degrees
- Student clubs and events dedicated to the health professions
Learn more about Shoreline's Health Degrees and Certificates:
Health Informatics and Information Management
Bachelor’s-Level Planning Guides:
Diagnostic Ultrasound/Radiation and Imaging Sciences Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
Environmental Health Pre-Major, AS-T1 Planning Guide
Exercise Science/Kinesiology Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
Health Informatics and Information Management Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
Medical Laboratory Science Pre-Major, AS-T1 Planning Guide
Associate in Pre-Nursing, AA-DTA/MRP Planning Guide
Nutrition and Food Science Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
Public and Community Health Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
Speech and Hearing Sciences Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
Master’s- & Doctoral-Level Planning Guides:
These health professions generally require students to complete a Bachelor's degree before entering the professional school, which is either a Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree. It is important to begin prerequisite courses during your Associates degree while at Shoreline Community College. Once your Associates degree is completed, transfer to a university for a Bachelor's degree and additional prerequisite courses.
Dentistry Pre-Major, AS-T1 Planning Guide
Occupational Therapy Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
Pharmacy Pre-Major, AS-T1 Planning Guide
Physician Assistant Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
Physical Therapy Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide
Veterinary Medicine Pre-Major, AS-T1 Planning Guide