Choosing the Right UNE Online Program for Your Health Career

Are you ready to pursue a career in the health professions, but unsure which path to take? 🤔 Discover whether the Master’s of Biomedical Science (MBS), Post-Bacc Pre Health (PBPH), or Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) is your perfect match! 👉 Visit our social media pages to take the quiz and comment with which program you got!  📖 Read the full blog to dive deeper into each program and find the right fit for your goals!

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Choosing the Right UNE Online Program for Your Health Career

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So you want to pursue a career in the health professions…but which UNE Online program is right for you?  Are you interested in a career in the health professions? UNE Online has 3 distinct programs that can elevate you to complete your academic goals, launching you into your career in the health professions: Master’s of Biomedical Science (MBS), Post-Bacc Pre Health Certificate Program (PBPH), and Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP). You’re probably wondering what the differences are and which one is right for you. You’ve come to the right place! In this blog we will go over each program’s distinctions and what type of student is best for each program.  Let’s begin with our Science Prerequisites for Health Professions…

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SPHP Registration Reminder! 

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⏰ Registration Reminder! Don’t miss your chance to accelerate your journey to medical or health professional school with UNE Online’s Science Prerequisites for Health. 📚✨ Register by TODAY Thurs. 7/11th at 12 pm ET for flexible, fully online courses starting Wed. 7/17! Complete your coursework in 16 weeks or less, tailored to your schedule. No application required! Secure your spot today and start your path to success! Tap the link to explore our courses and register today!

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SPHP vs PBPH: Which Program is Right for You?

Are you considering a career in the health profession, getting ready to apply to medical school, or just need to get those last few science classes in order to elevate your career in healthcare? The University of New England (UNE) Online offers two distinctive programs: the SPHP (Science Prerequisite for Health Professions) courses and the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health (PBPH) Certificate Program.  Let’s dive into what sets each of these programs apart and which one might be the perfect fit for you. Structure and Format SPHP Courses: UNE Online provides a flexible approach, offering individual online courses in various scientific subjects like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. These courses can be taken individually, allowing you to tailor your curriculum and learn at…

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Did You Know You Can Complete Science Labs Online with UNE Online’s SPHP Program?

Are you considering applying to medical school, but unsure about taking online lab prerequisite courses? This post aims to address your concerns and give you comprehensive insights into completing science labs online with UNE Online’s Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) courses, helping you make an informed decision about your educational path. What do online labs look like? Embarking on the journey of online science labs may seem daunting initially, but rest assured, it’s entirely feasible. UNE Online’s SPHP courses employ a blend of at-home and virtual labs, ensuring students receive top-notch educational experiences. At-Home Lab Work: Some SPHP courses leverage at-home lab work through Hands-On Labs, delivering lab kits directly to your doorstep. Virtual Labs with Labflow: Certain chemistry…

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Elevate your career in health professions!

Registration deadline is right around the corner! Register by Monday, January 15th at 12 pm EST to secure your spot for the Wednesday, January 17th start date!   Complete essential science prerequisite courses in just 16 weeks or less with flexible online classes and expert faculty support. No application needed – register today and kickstart your journey in the health professions! 📚💻   Click the link to explore our courses!

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SPHP Registration Deadline: May 15th!

The Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) online courses are for students who wish to enter a health professions program but may need just one or two courses to fill a gap in their transcript. These courses are taken as needed and do not require students to be enrolled in an overall program. SPHP courses are self-paced and designed to be completed within 16 weeks. Register by Monday, May 15th, at 12 pm EST for classes that start Wednesday, May 17th! 

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Can I Really Complete Labs Online?

Are you considering applying to medical school but need to know whether online lab courses are a viable option? In this post, we answer all your questions about completing labs online through UNE Online’s Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) program and help you decide if this is the right path.    Yes, You Can Complete Labs Through Online Courses! Although it may seem daunting initially, you can complete your science labs through our online courses. The SPHP courses utilize at-home and virtual labs to give students the best educational experiences.   Some of our SPHP courses utilize at-home lab work through Hands-On Labs, which mails lab kits directly to your home. All lab materials are included in the course materials…

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Student Spotlight: Emily Voss, Prerequisites Program

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Emily Voss has taken several prerequisite courses at UNE Online during the course of her journey to become a doctor. She is currently a small business owner and photographer and has owned her photography business for nearly 10 years. In this post, Emily talks about how she contemplated getting into the medical field and has found UNE’s courses to have been useful in helping her attain that goal. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and what encouraged you to seek out online prerequisite courses? I’m 30 years old and I’ve owned and operated my own photography studio, VoSStudios, for the past nine years. I graduated from college in 2013 with an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts…

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Student Spotlight: Seth Abdallah, SPHP Program

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Seth Abdallah is a student enrolled in the prerequisite courses at UNE Online. He is currently in graduate school to earn his Master of Public Health, and is taking SPHP courses at UNE Online in order to enter a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Here, he discusses his motivation to get his DPT, his passion for neurology, and the flexibility of online coursework. Can you tell us about yourself? I live in Maui, Hawaii, and I’m currently enrolled at the University of Nebraska, pursuing my master’s degree in public health. Over the last year, partially because of the work I do at the YMCA, I started to feel strongly about going back and getting a doctorate in physical therapy so…

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Meet Our Team: Laura Eberly, SPHP Program

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‘Meet our Team’ spotlights are just one way we like to share a little bit about the people who are dedicated to the University of New England’s Online signature student-centric experience. What do you do here at UNE Online? I am a Student Service Advisor in the Science Prerequisites for Health Professions program. What stands out to you with the prerequisite courses that you work within? How unique our program is! We provide students with the opportunity to enroll in self-paced, prerequisite courses as a non-matriculated student, which means you won’t need to apply to the University of New England to enroll! We also offer frequent start dates and there is always something keeping us busy and challenging us. Learn …

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Student Spotlight: Casey Galey

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Casey Allen Galey has served in the U.S. Army for over 18 years, and among other honors and awards is the recipient of a Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, three Bronze Star Medals, four Good Conduct Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Assistance Award, and Combat Infantryman’s Badge. As a former 18D (Special Forces Medical Sergeant), he wishes to attend a Physician Assistant (PA) program and is using UNE Online science prerequisite courses to help him achieve that goal. Here, he talks about his experience with online courses and the benefits of having a flexible course timeline. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what encouraged you to take a course with UNE Online?…

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Student Spotlight: Ashley Bennink, SPHP Program

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Ashley Bennink is living in Spain, and working as a professor of Linguistics at the University of Oviedo in Asturias, Spain. She is taking online science prerequisite courses at UNE Online to get into Physician Assistant (PA) school, in order to eventually change professions and become a PA. Here, she talks about why she chose UNE, how her classes are working out for her, and her other plans for the future. Can you tell us about yourself and why you’re taking online prerequisite courses through UNE? I’m in Spain, and I’ve been here for almost 10 years now. I originally moved to Spain to complete my doctoral education, and then I stayed. My doctorate is in doctor/patient language and examines…

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NEW Online Prerequisite Courses in Humanities: English, Ethics, Histology, and Public Speaking

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UNE Online is pleased to announce the launch of five new online prerequisite courses in humanities: English Composition I and II, Introduction to Ethics, Histology, and Public Speaking. These courses are now available for registration. Our Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) are 100% online courses that are popular with students who may need one or two courses to fill a gap in their transcript. These courses can also be utilized for students either currently working in the field of healthcare or for career changers, such as people looking to get into a deeper or expanded healthcare role. To date, SPHP students who have successfully completed their prerequisite courses often go on to apply to various graduate programs including Physician…

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Student Spotlight: Sean Murray, SPHP Program

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Army veteran Sean Murray is the epitome of hard work and dedication. His plan is to go to veterinary school, and he is taking courses at UNE to fulfill his science prerequisites. Because his home internet signal is too weak for proctoring, he has been driving two hours one way to his in-laws’ house every two weeks to take his exams in a comfortable setting. Additionally, he volunteers to help other students in the class and sends out helpful supplemental videos that he finds online. His instructor, Llanie Nobile, says “I have one month left with him but I will miss his enthusiasm – he is an ideal student.” Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and where…

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Student Spotlight: Tola Ilegbusi, SPHP Program

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Tola Ilegbusi is a student in the Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) program, taking online science prerequisites to prepare for his application to medical school. Here he talks about what encouraged him to choose UNE, what he intends to get out of his online courses, what keeps him focused, and what he plans for the future. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and where you’re from? I’m originally from Boston but I grew up in Florida. Shortly after graduating from the University of Florida, I moved to New York in order to start my career in healthcare working for a large hospital system. Shortly after this, I went back to school to complete my Master of…

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NEW Online Science Courses: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, & Immunology

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UNE Online is pleased to announce the development of four new online science courses, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and Immunology, that are now available for registration. Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) courses are 100% online courses that are popular with students who may need one or two courses to fill a gap in their transcript. These courses can also be utilized for students either currently working in the field of healthcare or for career changers, such as people looking to get into a deeper or expanded healthcare role. SPHP students who successfully complete their prerequisite courses go on to apply to various health professions programs including Physician Assistant (PA), MD/DO, Nursing, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Veterinary, or other health…

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Spotlight on Kim Marshall, PharmD, Pharmacist and Subject Matter Expert

Kim Marshall is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for UNE’s latest online course, Pharmacology.
Kim Marshall, PharmD is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for UNE’s latest online course, Pharmacology. In addition to developing innovative new course content for the new BIOL 1070: Pharmacology course, Kim will also be using her skills on the front line, being one of the heroes that will be distributing a vaccine for COVID-19 to high-risk patients. How were you chosen to be among the first to administer the COVID-19 vaccine? I was in one of the first groups of pharmacists to become immunizers in the late 2000s, so I’ve been a vaccine pharmacist for a long time now. I had a former colleague get in touch with me regarding the opportunity through the Michigan Department of Health and …

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Three New Math Courses: Calculus I, Calculus II, and College Algebra

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UNE Online is pleased to announce the development of three new math courses, Calculus I, Calculus II, and College Algebra, that are now available for registration. Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) courses are 100% online courses that are popular with students who need just a few college-level or post-baccalaureate-level science or math credits in order to apply for graduate school. In general, SPHP classes are stand-alone courses designed to be taken one at a time. They are mostly intended for students who wish to enter a health professions program but may need one or two courses to fill a gap in their transcript. SPHP students who successfully complete their prerequisite courses go on to apply to various health professions…

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Student Spotlight: Meg Cotton, SPHP Program

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Meg Cotton is an active duty service member, single mom, Registered Nurse, and an aspiring Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). As a deployed soldier, she has chosen to take UNE’s SPHP classes for the flexibility of schedule and ease of access. Here she talks about being a student while on deployment, her experience with the coursework, and her goals for the future. What motivated you to take science prerequisites courses? I started at UNE taking the Medical Biochemistry course in anticipation of entering a doctoral program to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Why were you looking for online courses? I’m in the military, and it’s difficult to manage taking courses locally because of the uncertain nature of my…

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New Online Psychology Courses Offered

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UNE Online is excited to announce that three new online Psychology courses will be added to the CGPS course offerings. Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) courses are 100% online, post-baccalaureate level courses. These courses are designed to be taken one at a time, and are mostly intended for students who wish to enter a health professions program but may need just one or two courses to fill a gap in their transcript. The majority of our SPHP students complete their prerequisite courses successfully and go on to apply for PA School or Nursing School – both BSN and MSN programs. Why offer online psychology courses? Through student surveys, CGPS keeps a pulse on what courses are in demand and…

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tim Bohinski, Science Prerequisites Program

Dr. Tim Bohinski, Medical General Chemistry II instructor in our Science Prerequisites for the Health Professions program
Dr. Tim Bohinski has a Doctorate in Physical Chemistry and is a Medical General Chemistry II instructor in our Science Prerequisites for Health Professions program. He has a deep interest in chemistry which he has applied in several different fields. Currently, he works with ultrafast lasers – and in a very recent development, a division of the company he works for was recently able to image the proteins of the coronavirus – which will lead to breakthroughs for a vaccine. Read on to learn more about Dr. Bohinski and his passion for teaching chemistry through real-world applications. Portland, ME (home of UNE) has a vibrant brewery community, with new breweries coming online all the time. Can you tell me a…

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Faculty Spotlight: Llanie Nobile, Science Prerequisite Program

Llanie Nobile, Science Prerequisites for Health Professions instructor for Medical Biochemistry 1005
Llanie Nobile is an instructor for the online Medical Biochemistry I (CHEM 1005) class. She also serves as our Adjunct Faculty Representative and is an actively contributing member at our Faculty Assembly meetings. Read more about her below! Can you tell me a little more about the work you do/have done in your field? As a subject matter expert in the chemistries, I’ve done several projects ranging from course development to content verification. I’ve designed, recorded and launched courses for American College of Education, Keiser University, Florida Atlantic University, and Herzing University (to name a few). I’ve also handled contracts with the ACT and StraighterLine. Previously, I established an AS and BS Biotechnology program with internships in the various areas…

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Meet our Team: Courtney Mejia

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Courtney Mejia works as a Student Service Advisor for our Science Prerequisite for Health Professions courses. Courtney is always willing to go the extra step for her students with her compassionate personality! She understands our non-matriculated student population, and to say Courtney is a problem solver is an understatement. At UNE Online, our 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 work with the Science Prerequisites for Health Professions program! I work to help students fill in the gaps…

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