Start Strong. Transfer with Confidence.
If you’re planning a future in medicine, nursing, or another healthcare specialty, Barton’s Pre-Professional Healthcare program provides a strong academic foundation for your next step. This flexible, transfer-focused degree prepares you to meet the prerequisites for a wide range of professional health programs while completing general education courses required for a Barton degree.
Whether you’re pursuing a career as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, therapist, or technician, this program helps you build the skills and knowledge you’ll need for success at the next level.
Please note: This degree track does not include clinical training and does not result in a professional credential. It is designed to prepare you for successful transfer into an accredited program.
Barton Benefits
At Barton, our areas of study are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary to thrive in today’s world. Whether you're just beginning your educational journey or advancing your career, we offer flexible and rigorous programs that support your goals.
Why Barton?
- Complete general education and science prerequisites for medical school pathways
- Flexible learning – online and on-campus course options
- Strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and related sciences
- Many courses use low-cost or no-cost Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Prepares you for transfer to a wide range of pre-med, biology, or health science bachelor's programs
Career Outlook
Healthcare offers steady growth, strong earning potential, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
- Job Growth: Projected 4% through 2033, with consistent demand
- Annual Openings: Around 23,600 new positions, largely due to retirements and increased healthcare needs
- Physician Shortage: The U.S. may face a shortage of 54,000 to 139,000 doctors by 2033
- Median Salary: $239,000+ for physicians; specialists often earn $300K+
- Education Path: Typically includes a bachelor’s degree, medical or professional school, and 3–9 years of residency or clinical training
- High-Demand Areas: Primary care, rural health, and underserved communities
A career in healthcare offers exceptional job security, high pay, and the ability to impact lives every day—though it requires dedication, resilience, and rigorous preparation.
Your Next Step
After completing the Pre-Professional Healthcare track at Barton, you’ll be well-prepared to transfer to a four-year college or university to continue your education and apply to Healthcare programs.
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Our curriculum includes essential coursework in:
- Biology & Human Anatomy
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Mathematics & Statistics
- English Composition & Communication
You’ll also develop skills in problem-solving, communication, and patient-centered care—critical to success in healthcare fields.
Degree Maps
Degree Maps
Associate in Science
Healthcare
**This degree does not contain actual clinical courses and will not result in a credential.
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