The Health Science Transfer degree is built for students who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree in a health field such as public health, exercise science, nutrition, health administration or pre-physical therapy. You’ll complete the science and general education courses that four-year programs expect, at a fraction of the cost.
What you’ll learn
- Anatomy and physiology, biology and chemistry with lab
- Statistics and research methods for health
- Medical terminology and health care systems
- Nutrition, wellness and community health
- Writing and communication for health professions
Why Palmetto Ridge
Courses follow the South Carolina statewide transfer agreement, so your credits move with you to SC public universities. Recent graduates have transferred to the University of South Carolina, Clemson, College of Charleston, SC State and Winthrop. Science labs meet on the Ridgeview Campus while many lecture courses are offered through RidgeLearn, giving you flexibility around work or family. Your transfer advisor, Keisha, helps you map every course to your target school and major from day one. Health Sciences faculty also connect students with volunteer and shadowing opportunities at Lowcountry Regional Medical Center, which strengthens applications for competitive programs.
Careers & next steps
- Public Health Educator (with bachelor’s)
- Health Services Coordinator
- Exercise Physiologist (with bachelor’s)
- Community Health Worker
- Pre-Physical Therapy or Pre-PA Student
Ready to start?
Applying is free. An advisor will help you map every class from day one to graduation.