Medical Health Sciences Curriculum
The 10-month curriculum is designed to strengthen your academic base and equip you with a strong health science background to prepare you for a career in medicine, healthcare, research or healthcare simulation. Touro Nevada features the first and largest cadaver lab in southern Nevada. You will have access to cadavers and advanced simulation training while studying a wide range of disciplines to establish the foundation you need to handle the rigors of the healthcare profession you choose.
Fall Course Curriculum
You start with basic medical science courses covering a wide range of disciplines: Human Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Human Physiology and Immunology courses. You will have the opportunity during the semester to explore the various tracks and solidify your program track for spring.
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MHSV 600 | Biomedical Ethics | 2 |
| MSNV 667 | Survey of Immunology | 2 |
| MHSV 670 A | Human Anatomy I | 3 |
| MSNV 680 | Medical Biochemistry | 3 |
| MHSV 681 | Advanced Study Skills I | 1 |
| MHSV 690 A | Human Physiology I | 3 |
Spring Course Curriculum
Your spring courses will expand on your fall course curriculum and be tailored to your chosen program track.
DO and PA Track
You will continue building a solid foundation in preparation for the Touro Nevada DO and PA programs while becoming equipped to be a competitive applicant for programs nationwide.
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MHSV 601 | Molecular Genetics | 2 |
| MHSV 605 | Scientific Communications | 2 |
| MHSV 610 | Current Topics in Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| MHSV 620 | Laboratory Diagnostics | 1 |
| MHSV 665 | Introduction to Microbiology and Infectious Disease | 2 |
| MHSV 670 B | Human Anatomy II | 3 |
| MHSV 690 B | Human Physiology II | 3 |
Occupational Therapy Track
You will continue building a solid foundation in preparation for entry into a competitive occupational therapy program and meet the admission requirements for the Touro Nevada OTD program.
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MHSV 670 B | Human Anatomy II | 3 |
| MHSV 690 B | Human Physiology II | 3 |
| MHSV 614 | Human Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| MHSV 616 | General Psychology | 6 |
| MHSV 619 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Physical Therapy Track
You will continue building a solid foundation in preparation for entry into a competitive physical therapy program and meet the admission requirements for the Touro Nevada DPT program.
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MHSV 670 B | Human Anatomy II | 3 |
| MHSV 690 B | Human Physiology II | 3 |
| MHSV 617 | Physics with a Lab A | 4 |
| MHSV 618 | Physics with a Lab B | 4 |
| MHSV 613 | Research | 3 |
Research Track
You will focus on preparing to enter the research profession while maintaining a healthcare concentration.
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MHSV 605 | Scientific Communications | 2 |
| MHSV 670 B | Human Anatomy II | 3 |
| MHSV 690 B | Human Physiology II | 3 |
| MHSV 602 | Individual Research | 6 |
| MHSV 603 | Thesis Preparation | 4 |
Healthcare Simulation Track
You will prepare to enter this emerging field to focus on a rewarding career converging healthcare and technology.
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MHSV 665 | Introduction to Microbiology and Infectious Disease | 2 |
| MHSV 670 B | Human Anatomy II | 3 |
| MHSV 690 B | Human Physiology II | 3 |
| MHSV 604 | Introduction to Healthcare Simulation | 3 |
| MHSV 606 | Healthcare Simulation | 4 |
