Health and Life Sciences

Program Statement

This program provides students an opportunity to explore the Health & Life Sciences courses available at the college in preparation for application to the College's competitive Health Sciences programs or for transfer to a 4-year college or university to major in a related field. While enrollment in this program does not guarantee admission to any of the competitive admission programs, it does provide students with a framework of courses that are required for application to those programs.

Program Information

• While enrollment in this program does not guarantee admission to any competitive admission program, many successful Health Science graduates began their college careers in the General Studies or Liberal Arts programs. Admission to Health Sciences is competitive, but this program provides students a structured way to complete the necessary courses to make themselves better prepared candidates. Refer to the specific program description in the catalog for Admissions standards for your program of interest.
• Students should take any required developmental or co-requisite courses in their first semester. College level reading and math skills are necessary to be successful in this program. Failure to complete these in a timely manner could adversely impact student performance and admission into competitive admission programs.
• Students have access to outstanding state-of-the-art laboratories and learn from faculty in touch with the needs of local healthcare providers. Courses reflect current clinical and scientific trends.
• Students should consider completing certificates that contain required program courses that will complement their degree.
• This program is not designed for transfer. 

After Bristol

• Students are encouraged to select and apply for a specific competitive Health Science program (Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science) or transfer to a 4-year school to major in a related Health or Life Science field.
• Bristol participates in the Mass Transfer Program with some Massachusetts State Colleges and Universities. Students who complete an approved pathway are guaranteed admission and transfer of credits to those 4-year institutions. For a list of eligible schools and courses, please visit MassTransfer.
• Bristol has also developed many specific program-to-program transfer/articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities. For a complete listing of current articulation agreements, visit Transfer Services.