Start your Healthcare Education at ACC
Austin Community College’s General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences Program lets you earn prerequisite credits and lay the groundwork for a Health Sciences major of your choice at ACC or a four-year university.
Healthcare programs are competitive, and completing ACC’s General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences associate degree can help strengthen your academic resume. The degree transfers to the state’s four-year universities, and earning it will NOT adversely affect your financial aid eligibility.
Note: Because requirements may change, consult the program website to confirm current requirements. Admission to the college does not guarantee entrance into a particular course or program of study.
Program Insights
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Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.
| Program | Award Type | Award Title | Award Plan | Program Map | Optional Mode | Catalog Code |
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| General Studies | Associate of Science Degree | General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences | Award Plan | Program Map | @0004 |
Academic Department Contacts
| Academic Program | First Name | Last Name | Phone | Department Website | |
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| General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences | Health Sciences Information | Admissions Office | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
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Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.