Clinical Professions
The Clinical Professions major at FSU Panama City, in partnership with the FSU College of Medicine, leads to a Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences and is designed to provide a broad background to develop the scientific and psychosocial knowledge and an understanding of the health care team and the health care system.
Experiential Learning
64hrs/year for a minimum of 256 hours
Builds health-related experiences
Provides students with options
Senior Capstone Project
Three to four, one credit hour each
Explore a variety of interests in health care
Evaluate research in medicine
Avenues of Study
Programs target health-related careers
Pursue specialized pre-professional interests
Entrance into health care workforce
What can I expect from the Clinical Professions major?
The degree program is based on competencies thought to be fundamental for careers in the health professions. These competencies include communication skills, use and knowledge of technology, awareness and respect for the roles of members of the healthcare team, ability to navigate in the healthcare system, scientific knowledge, life-long learning skills, and critical thinking skills. Because of the rigorous science-based core all majors prepare students to take advantage of the many career options the healthcare field offers.
The courses approved for the Upper Division Electives are offered by our partner programs that are related to health and may be prerequisites for professional health schools.
What degrees or certifications are offered in this program?
What types of careers could this program prepare me for?
The Clinical Professions major prepares you for a career in medical and health research and health administration, while also preparing you for medical school or graduate health program applications.