Complete course prerequisites to gain admittance. Prerequisites include a high school diploma, background check, drug screening and coursework. Coursework prerequisites include chemistry, psychology, algebra, English, physiology, anatomy and microbiology.
Select the degree option you wish to pursue. Options include an associate's degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree.
Review the course curriculum for your degree program. Select the courses you wish to take.
Complete the required number of credit hours. One course typically equals three credit hours. A full course load for one semester is fifteen credit hours.
Maintain an overall grade point average of "C." This average is equivalent to the grading scale of 2.0 out of 4.0.
Fulfill all debt obligations to the institution. An institution may withhold your degree if you have not fully paid the tuition.