ACPHS is a test-optional school. First-year applicants may choose to submit official reports of standardized test scores; if test scores are submitted, they will be considered during the holistic review of the application. The SAT code for the College is 2013. The ACT Code for the College is 2672. The higher score will be considered if both SAT and ACT scores are submitted. Applicants must have earned a high school diploma or accepted an alternative before enrolling at ACPHS.
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Academic Program |
English Requirements |
Math Requirements |
Science Requirements |
Additional Recommendations |
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BS Biology |
4 years, 4 units
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4 years, 4 units Coursework must include pre-calculus. Coursework may include logarithms and exponentials., statistics, business math, finance, an extended course sequence of algebra/ geometry/trigonometry, or other math electives taken during a student’s senior year |
3 years (including chemistry), 3 units |
Physics is recommended
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BS Biomedical Technology |
4 years, 4 units
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4 years, 4units Coursework must include logarithms and exponentials. |
3 years (including chemistry), 3 units |
Physics recommended for students interested in pursuing graduate studies (Master’s or PhD) after ACPHS |
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BS Clinical Laboratory Science |
4 years, 4 units
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3 years, 3 units Coursework must include logarithms and exponentials if students are planning to take General Chemistry as part of their program. |
3 years (including chemistry), 3 units
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BS Forensic Psychology |
4 years, 4 units
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3 years, 3 units Coursework must include logarithms and exponentials if students are planning to take General Chemistry as part of their program. |
3 years, 3 units
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Required Social Science coursework: 1 course from any of the following- Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science or History. Please note in your application if your high school does not offer any of these courses. |
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BS Forensic Science |
4 years, 4 units
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4 years, 4 units. Coursework must include pre-calculus. |
3 years (including chemistry), 3 units |
Calculus and Physics recommended |
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BS Health Sciences |
4 years, 4 units
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4 years, 4 units Coursework must include logarithms and exponentials if students are planning to take General Chemistry as part of their program. |
3 years (including chemistry), 3 units |
Pre-Calculus Recommended for specific graduate career paths such as Anesthesiologist Assistant, Clinical Perfusionist, Dentist, Medical Dosimetry, Doctor (MD or DO), Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacy) |
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BS Microbiology |
4 years, 4 units
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4 years, 4 units. Coursework must include pre-calculus. Coursework may include logarithms and exponentials statistics, business math, finance, an extended course sequence of algebra/geometry/trigonometry, or other math electives taken during a student’s senior year. |
3 years (including chemistry), 3 units
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Physics and Calculus recommended |
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BS Pharmaceutical Sciences |
4 years, 4 units
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4 years, 4 units. Coursework must include pre-calculus.
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3 years (including chemistry and/or physics), 3 units
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Pre-Calculus recommended |
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Pre-Pharmacy |
4 years, 4 units
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4 years, 4 units. Coursework must include logarithms and exponentials if students are planning to take General Chemistry as part of their program. |
3 years (including chemistry and/or physics), 3 units |
Pre-Calculus recommended |
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BS Psychology |
4 years, 4 units
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3 years, 3 units Coursework must include logarithms and exponentials if students are planning to take General Chemistry as part of their program. |
3 years, 3 units
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Required Social Science coursework: 1 course from any of the following- Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science or History. Please note in your application if your high school does not offer any of these courses. |
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BS Public Health |
4 years, 4 units
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3 years, 3 units Coursework must include logarithms and exponentials if students are planning to take General Chemistry as part of their program. |
3 years, 3 units
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Required Social Science coursework: 1 course from any of the following- Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science or History. Please note in your application if your high school does not offer any of these courses. Encouraged: Community service/volunteering experience + additional coursework in Data Science, Computing, or Software Coding |