Post-Baccalaureate Science Courses at UNE Online – An Overview
The Science Prerequisites for the Health Professions (SPHP) at UNE Online is a suite of a-la-carte, post-baccalaureate courses offered 100% online. The SPHP suite of courses is designed to offer a convenient way for students to take the prerequisite courses that they need to fulfill their goals. Many of our students are working toward acceptance into a graduate program in the health sciences or a program that encompasses these sciences. Complete course offerings and contact information can be found on our website: https://online.une.edu/science-prerequisites/courses/ For a more casual look into the SPHP program, we sat down with Program Director Barbara Fortier to talk about the program and what she feels are the strengths of the course offerings. Can you talk a bit about the SPHP program at UNE Online? The SPHP program at the University of New England is a non-matriculated program, so students don’t have to apply. Students simply register and begin the course as early as the next start date. We… Read More >
Tags: Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHPProgram Director Spotlight: Barbara Fortier, Science Prerequisites Program
Barbara Fortier is the Program Director for the Science Prerequisites for Health Professions program at UNE Online. We sat down with her recently to talk about why she loves science and education, and what she considers her top tips for student success in her courses. Can you tell me a bit about your background and what drew you to UNE Online? Science education is a huge passion of mine. I earned my undergraduate degree in Education, and then went on to earn a Master’s in Geosciences, and then a Master’s in Oceanography/Marine Science from right here at the University of New England. Both the Geosciences and Oceanography fields are very interdisciplinary sciences that encompass biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics, which are all courses that we offer in our Science Prerequisites suite. Science has been a lifelong interest for me, but I’m also a UNE alum. That’s what drew me to UNE and made me want to stay here and be… Read More >
Tags: Program Director Spotlight | Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHPPost Baccalaureate Microbiology at UNE Online: BIOL 1020
Post Baccalaureate Microbiology for Health Professions (BIOL 1020) is a course taken by many post-grad students looking to fill a gap in their transcript. We spoke with course designer and instructor Dr. Marta Frisardi about the course standards, the types of schools that accept this UNE Online microbiology course as a prerequisite, and about some of the labs that students will be required to conduct. Can you tell me a little bit about the microbiology course? This is the sixth year we have offered microbiology at UNE Online. Initially, the course used a virtual lab, but we have since moved to a hands-on style of lab format. We’ve found that for this particular course it helps the students grasp the concepts more deeply. Manipulating the actual lab equipment also teaches students industry-standard lab skills and how to correctly use the same lab equipment that they would find in an on-campus microbiology lab course. Students are able to rapidly progress through… Read More >
Tags: Microbiology | Post Bacc | Post Baccalaureate | Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHPMeet our Team: Paige Begley
When Paige Begley joined our student support team last October, she was an instant success in the role. Paige truly enjoys connecting with students as well as faculty, and they enjoy working with her. Paige believes the biggest compliment is when a student requests to work with her again because they had such a positive experience the first time around. This is something that motivates Paige every day and contributes greatly to her success as a Student Support Specialist. At UNE Online students are our top priority, and their success is what drives each and every one of us to do what we do. We’d like to share a little bit about one of the people who is dedicated to making that happen every day. What do you do at UNE Online? I am a Student Support Specialist for the Online Science Prerequisite Courses. I work with students who are taking our non-matriculated science courses and support them from the… Read More >
Tags: Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHP | Student Support Spotlight | Team SpotlightFaculty Spotlight: Dr. Marta Frisardi – SPHP Program
Dr. Marta Frisardi is an instructor with UNE Online’s Science Prerequisites for Health Professions program. Here’s a little bit more about her professional experience, how she engages her online students, and how she feels that her courses prepare her students for life after school. Can you tell me a little bit about your background and what drew you to teaching at UNE Online? I have been teaching and consulting in biology, microbiology and genetics courses for universities, colleges, and community colleges for more than 27 years now. I initially got involved at UNE when I was asked by professors at the medical school to design a Microbiology course with a lab for the online program. What do you teach right now? Right now I teach the two online courses that I designed for UNE – Microbiology for the Health Profession (BIOL 1020), and Genetics (BIOL 1040). Each course provides thorough coverage of its subject with lab topics reinforcing the lecture… Read More >
Tags: Genetics | Microbiology | Science Prerequisites for Health ProfessionsMeet our Team: Ashley Tellier
At the young age of 28, Ashley Tellier’s experience in the higher education industry is already impressive. Since her professional career in higher education began in 2011 she has gained extensive experience in the areas of Advising, Admissions, Registration, and New Student Orientation. Ashley started at UNE Online in her current role as a student support specialist last fall and she’s been impressing her coworkers with her vast array of skills and talents ever since. At UNE Online students are our top priority, and their success is what drives each and every one of us to do what we do. We’d like to share a little bit about the people that are dedicated to making that happen every day. What do you do at UNE Online? I am a Student Support Specialist for the Online Science Prerequisite Courses – specifically working with students enrolled in Medical General Chemistry I & II and Physics I & II. I assist students through… Read More >
Tags: Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | Student Support SpotlightMeet Our Team: Josh McFarland
Josh McFarland works as a student support specialist for our Science Prerequisite Courses for Health Professions. Josh is without a doubt, the happiest and most hydrated person in the office! He always has his massive bright blue water jug at his side and big smile on his face. Even the more challenging days at the office can seem like a breeze in the presence of his positive energy. This positivity is a huge reason Josh is great at what he does. At UNE Online students are our top priority, and their success is what drives each and every one of us to do what we do. We’d like to share a little bit about the people that are dedicated to making that happen every day. What do you do at UNE Online? I am currently a Student Support Specialist for the online Science Prerequisite Courses. I assist prospective students with enrollment questions and the registration process, and I’m also here… Read More >
Tags: Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHP | student support | Student Support SpotlightMeet Our Team: Sam Ross
Sam Ross is the Senior Student Support Specialist for the Science Prerequisites for Health Professions suite of courses. Sam has more than 15 years experience working with and supporting students in higher education. Sam is a valuable asset to his team as well as the students he works with. At UNE Online students are our top priority, and their success is what drives each and every one of us to do what we do. We’d like to share a little bit about the people that are dedicated to making that happen every day. What do you do at UNE Online? I am the Senior Student Support Specialist for our extremely popular online Science Prerequisite courses. Most of the students I work with are trying to fulfill a requirement to get into some type of health professions program. Knowing that I’m a part of helping people reach such a significant goal makes even the more challenging days worth it. Where are you… Read More >
Tags: Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHP | student support | Student Support SpotlightOnline science classes to satisfy your prerequisites
Need a couple of online science prerequisites to get into a program? UNE Online’s Science Prerequisites for Health Professions are 100% online science classes. UNE is regionally accredited through New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE, formerly known as NEASC). You may begin the class as long as you meet the prerequisites for the individual courses. Simply log in, register for the class, pay, and begin on the first or third Wednesday of the month. All of our online prerequisites are instructor-led, high-quality courses. They are taken a la carte, as you need them, so you can do one class or as many as you need. Fill your transcript gaps with 100% online science classes UNE has a strong history of preparing students for the health professions, and we were finding that a lot of students who wanted to transfer into our graduate programs were missing a class or two. So we started offering online science classes to fill such gaps for students. Online classes available right… Read More >
Tags: Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHPScience Prerequisites for Health Professions Courses - What Makes These Cou
UNE Online offers many great degrees and certificate programs; however, did you know that we also offer individual science prerequisite courses? From Microbiology to General Chemistry, these courses can be taken anywhere in the world! Students who enroll in our science prerequisite courses are typically students who wish to enter a health professions program but need one or two courses to fill a gap in their transcript. Have we caught your attention? Keep reading to learn more! How are these courses set up differently than courses in matriculated programs? Our science prerequisite courses have a 16-week completion time and they have no due dates, meaning students can complete earlier if desired! Another great aspect of these individual courses is the fact that we have start dates every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Yes, that is right; two start dates every month! Frequent start dates allow students plenty of options when signing up for our courses, and are great… Read More >
Tags: blackboard | CGPS | Enrollment | Online Learning | Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHPHow to stay motivated in an online class
As human beings, our behaviors and our goals are bridged by many factors, a major one being motivation. In essence, the more motivated we are, the more likely we are to act towards the goal. Similarly, as motivation diminishes, so does performance. In the context of online learning, sustaining motivation is vital in committing to the assignments as well as optimizing the learning experience. As students identify motivating factors, their willingness and eagerness to tackle the classroom will likely follow accordingly. Research also shows the importance of motivation in the dynamic relationship between cognitive, emotional, and behavioral engagement. As a student, this means that staying motivated is a key element in not only completing coursework, but also in advancing your learning. However, while the unique nature of the online learning environment provides flexibility and accessibility, it can also pose barriers to sustaining motivation. Students who are accustomed to regular in-person lectures, discussions, and reinforcement may find it difficult to have little… Read More >
Tags: motivation | online classes | Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | tipsNew and 100% online - Principles of Human Nutrition
New online classes begin twice a month Registration deadlines for Principles of Human Nutrition and the entire suite of Science Prerequisite for Health Professions online classes are on the first and third Monday of each month. Secure your spot today! Register Now Not all online nutrition courses are the same. UNE Online has a brand new online nutrition course, 100% online, with fresh, custom-developed content. Principles of Human Nutrition is a 3-credit, science-oriented, introductory online nutrition course. Course content focuses on the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention in relation to personal health choices. Emphasis is placed on the nutrient requirements of healthy individuals, nutrient categories and their characteristics, physiological functions, metabolism, and food sources. Who is the ideal person to take this Principles of Human Nutrition survey course? Are you looking to apply to medical school but need a science course to satisfy your prerequisite science credits? Or maybe you are in the process of applying for an advanced degree… Read More >
Tags: Applied Nutrition | course summary | Online Learning | Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHPNew! Online Physics I for the Health Professions
UNE Online has a newly redesigned Physics I course, 100% online, with fresh, custom-developed content. The new class has been designed to be especially relevant to students in the health professions. Geared toward health professions UNE’s new online physics course takes its examples from real life, and incorporates elements of how health science professionals actually use physics in their careers. As you work through the problems in each lesson, you will recognize a clear connection towards a practical application to the field of health care. For example, in the unit on energy, the examples refer to energy in the environment, while the segment on kinematics and rotational motion demonstrates a direct correlation to sports medicine. Prepare for the MCAT The new physics course also has enhanced and additional content in order to better prepare you for the new MCAT and other current admissions exams. All content was custom-developed and evaluated for quality content, featuring a brand new lab data-collection tool with… Read More >
Tags: Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHPSatisfy your genetics course requirement for grad school - new genetics onl
The first step toward a career in genetics This new and academically challenging undergraduate level online genetics course, BIOL 1040, with online lab will examine transmission genetics, molecular genetics, cytogenetics, evolutionary genetics, molecular medicine, and developmental genetics. Students will learn from examples drawn from the scientific literature, which stress modern technological and experimental methodologies used in studying the genetics and genomics of prokaryotes, higher plants, and animals. What distinguishes this course from other online genetics courses? Many students wish to enter a health professions program but may need just one or two online science prerequisites to fill a gap in their transcript. This science prerequisite course is taken individually, and does not require you to be enrolled in an overall program. Additionally, you can take any of our science prerequisite courses from anywhere in the world, as long as you have access to a computer and the internet. This genetics course is designed to be completed in 16 weeks, but… Read More >
Tags: Science Prerequisites for Health Professions | SPHPSkip the admissions process with these online courses
When do you NOT need to go through admissions? UNE Online’s Science Prerequisites for Health Professions classes are our exception to the admissions process rule. They do not require an admissions process at all. Simply log in, register for the class, pay, and begin on the first or third Wednesday of the month. All of our classes are instructor-led, high-quality courses. They are taken a la carte, as you need them, so you can do just one class or a couple of classes at once. You can take as many of these courses as you need over time. Filling gaps – efficiently UNE has a strong history of preparing students for the health professions, and we were finding that a lot of students who wanted to transfer into our graduate programs were missing a class or two, so we started offering online courses to fill such gaps for students. Satisfying requirements – quickly At this time, we have 16 science prerequisite class offerings, and many… Read More >
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