Pre-Health Fast Track Pathways
Fast-Track Your Future in Healthcare
Take control of your schedule this spring with flexible courses designed for busy students. Complete most classes online and spend minimal time on campus.Why choose the pre-health pathways?
- Flexible online and on-campus scheduling
- Carefully designed course clusters to keep you on track
- Scholarships available for new Spring 2026 students
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Fast Track
One day on campus. The rest online. With the fast-track option for Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), most coursework is completed online, with just one day per week on campus. Students attend lab sessions on either Wednesday or Thursday.Spend Wednesdays on campus for lab and complete the rest of your courses online.
On-Campus Class
General Biology I Lab (full 16-week course)
Wednesday | 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Online Courses
- English Composition I (first 8 weeks)
- Introduction to Psychology (second 8 weeks)
- Principles of Statistics (full 16-week course)
- General Biology I (paired with the in-person lab)
Spend Thursdays on campus for lab and complete the rest of your courses online.
On-Campus Class
Fundamentals of Chemistry I Lab (full 16-week course)
Thursday | 10:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Online Courses
- English Composition I (first 8 weeks)
- Introduction to Psychology (second 8 weeks)
- Principles of Statistics (full 16-week course)
- Fundamentals of Chemistry I (paired with the in-person lab)
Medical Laboratory Technicians are a critical part of a functioning healthcare facility. Graduates work under the supervision of physicians, laboratory managers, or laboratory technologists to perform diagnostic testing on patient specimens. The behind-the-scenes work they do helps doctors detect diseases and determine appropriate treatment options.
Visit the Medical Laboratory Technology program page to learn more about program requirements and application deadlines.
Spring Start Scholarship
The Spring Start Scholarship is available to all students beginning their studies at Washington State College of Ohio during the Spring 2026 semester. This includes new students as well as students returning after not attending during the Fall 2025 term. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and are valid for one semester. The award applies to tuition only. For consideration, students must submit the following by January 4, 2026:Pre-Health Fast Track
With WSCO’s Express Pre-Health Pathway, you can complete your general education courses for select health programs with one full day on campus (Monday) or two convenient half-days (Tuesday and Thursday).
This flexible pathway supports students pursuing:
- Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
- Practical Nursing (PN)
- Respiratory Therapy Technology (RESP)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
On-Campus Classes
Human Anatomy & Physiology I (full 16-week course)
Monday | 10:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
Monday | 1:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m.
Online Courses
- English Composition I (first 8 weeks)
- Introduction to Psychology (second 8 weeks)
- Principles of Statistics (full 16-week course)
On-Campus Classes
Human Anatomy & Physiology I (full 16-week course)
Tuesday & Thursday | 12:00 p.m.–1:20 p.m.
Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
Thursday | 9:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Online Courses
- English Composition I (first 8 weeks)
- Introduction to Psychology (second 8 weeks)
- Principles of Statistics (full 16-week course)
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
Registered Nurses provide ongoing patient care and support, promote healthy lifestyles, and coordinate all aspects of care in acute and long-term care facilities, as well as other community settings. The Associate Degree Nursing program offers both educational and career mobility.
Visit the ADN program page to learn more about program requirements and application deadlines.
Practical Nursing (PN)
Practical Nurses collaborate with Registered Nurses and physicians in planning and delivering direct patient care in acute and long-term care facilities, as well as other community settings. The Practical Nursing certificate program provides classroom and clinical experiences that prepare graduates to become valued members of the healthcare team.
Visit the PN program page to learn more about program requirements and application deadlines.
Respiratory Therapy Technology (RESP)
Respiratory therapists care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions and play a vital role in treating cardiopulmonary illnesses. U.S. News & World Report ranks respiratory therapy among the top healthcare careers nationwide.
Visit the RESP program page to learn more about program requirements and application deadlines.
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Occupational Therapy Assistants use therapeutic techniques to help clients recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living, work, and independence. They work closely with patients to support functional recovery across home, school, and workplace settings.
Visit the OTA program page to learn more about program requirements and application deadlines.
