### Question
How is the "course of study" defined?


### Answer
The term **course of study** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2120* as follows -

> education received at an accredited college, university, or institution in medicine, dentistry, or other health profession, leading, respectively, to a degree related to the health professions as determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2120*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART III-TRAINING AND EDUCATION > CHAPTER 105-ARMED FORCES HEALTH PROFESSIONS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE SERVICE**

