Health Science (Pre-Nursing)
If you’re passionate about caring for people and fascinated by how the human body works, a career in nursing is a great choice.
Corban’s A.S. in Health Science (pre-nursing) is a two-year program designed to get you ready for nursing school, whether at Corban or another institution, with a strong academic and spiritual foundation. You’ll tackle essential nursing prerequisites, gain hands-on experience in local hospitals, and grow in a Christ-centered community—all preparing you to succeed in nursing school and in your future career.
Completion
2 Years
Credits
62
Major
Health Science
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
BIO234 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Examine the structure and function of the human body in this foundational course. Learn about cells, tissues, and key systems—skeletal, muscular, and nervous—through both lecture and lab, preparing you for future studies in healthcare and life sciences.
KIN215 | Nutrition
Understand the science of nutrition for daily health, sports performance, and special populations. Learn how to plan balanced diets, optimize athletic performance, and evaluate popular food myths through a science-based and faith-integrated perspective.
BIO304 | Microbiology
Dive into the microscopic world of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans. Study disease, immunology, and microbial control while gaining hands-on lab experience that prepares you for careers in healthcare and research.
BIO115 | Medical Terminology
Master the language of healthcare by learning how to build, pronounce, and apply medical terms with confidence. This course equips you with the vocabulary essential for careers in health professions—no prior anatomy knowledge required.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
Nursing is all about helping people heal—and that starts with the right foundation. Corban’s A.S. in Health Science (pre-nursing) equips you with essential coursework, hands-on experience, and a supportive, Christ-centered community to prepare you for nursing school and a career in healthcare.
Career Opportunities
Most students in the pre-nursing program plan to go on to nursing school to become a registered nurse and work at a hospital, school, prison, assisted living facility, military base, or mission and relief organization. With your A.S. in Health Science, you would also be qualified to move directly into entry-level healthcare roles, such as:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Technician
- Home Health Aide
- Nursing Assistant
- Caregiver
Featured Faculty
Dr. Christina Cooper
Chair, Math and Sciences | Professor of Biology
ccooper@corban.edu(503) 375-7120
Dr. Christine Sommers
Director of Nursing | Associate Professor of Nursing
csommers@corban.edu(503) 375-7095