Health Sciences
The Health Sciences program prepares you for professional or graduate study in health-related fields such as occupational therapy, speech pathology, or public health. The program is also available as a minor.
The BS/DPM program provides an opportunity for students with career goals in podiatry. The accelerated program typically allows for the completion of the BS/DPM degrees in a seven-year period.
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The combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (BS/DPM) program between the University of Hartford and New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) provides a unique opportunity for students with career goals in podiatry. The accelerated program typically allows for the completion of the BS/DPM degrees in a seven-year period.
The BS/DPM program is for the academically outstanding student with strong, realistic motivation toward the podiatric profession. Initial study at the University of Hartford allows you to complete the general education and basic science requirements for the BS in health sciences degree and the prerequisites necessary for professional study.
The BS degree is awarded by the University of Hartford following the successful completion of the first year of graduate study. Students who are not in the accelerated program typically complete the BS degree in four years at the University of Hartford.
The podiatry program requires four years of combined academic and clinical training leading to the DPM degree, which is a prerequisite for licensure eligibility in the United States. The New York College of Podiatric Medicine provides students with an accredited four-year professional podiatry curriculum.
Admission to the University of Hartford does not guarantee admission to the graduate program. You must complete an application for the graduate program after the second year of study at UHart.
Prior to attending the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, students must complete a minimum of 101 credits. A sample of courses is listed below. View the full curriculum using the link to the course catalog.
Pre-podiatry science courses include:
Introductory BiologyIn addition, students complete 3 credits of Premedical Professions Studies.
General education courses may include:
Applicants to the Health Science Pre-Podiatry articulation program between the University of Hartford and New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) must demonstrate outstanding academic potential, maturity, and motivation for the pursuit of podiatric studies.
Acceptance to the program normally requires a student to
To be eligible for admission to the NYCPM Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program, a student must
Transfer
If you are applying as a transfer student, you will submit your application and documentation to our Office of Admission. The staff are knowledgeable about credit articulation agreements that we have with other institutions and work closely with the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions to provide transfer students with the information they need to make a smooth transition.
Linda Dahlin
Program Director, Health Sciences
860.768.5026
ldahlin@hartford.edu
The University of Hartford is accredited by the Board of Higher Education of the State of Connecticut and by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). NYCPM is chartered by the regents of the University of the State of New York and is authorized to award the degree of Doctor of Podiatry.
The Health Sciences program prepares you for professional or graduate study in health-related fields such as occupational therapy, speech pathology, or public health. The program is also available as a minor.
This program prepares you for professional or graduate study. You can pursue the degree on a full- or part-time basis, and you can enter the program as a freshman or a transfer student.
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