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Majors:

Pre-Dentistry - AS
Pre-Medical Technology - AS
Pre-Medicine - AS
Pre-Pharmacy - AS
Pre-Veterinary Medicine - AS

Degree:

Associate of Science

The HCC medical sciences programs (AS) provide the essential foundation of knowledge in the sciences and mathematics for the competitive student who intends on pursuing an advanced degree.

Dentistry

Dentistry is the study of the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the teeth and tissues of the mouth, restoring diseased and missing teeth, and oral hygiene.

Medical Technology

Medical technology is the interpretation and evaluation of laboratory tests.

Medicine

Medicine uses science and healing arts to diagnose and to treat illnesses and injuries. Medicine also includes providing advice and encouragement about health maintenance and disease prevention.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and distributing medications. Pharmacy is the exploration of the fundamentals of medications and how they react to the body and other medications.