Health Sciences

Program Type
Undergraduate Major
Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Modes of Study
Blended;In Person

Tuition & fees

Costs include tuition, fees, & other costs such as books. See cost details

Financial aid

On average, 92% of enrolled students who file a FAFSA receive an offer. 91% of offers include scholarships, grants, waiver, and/or work-study. Explore aid

Program duration

Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options

Admissions

SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines

Program highlights

  • Tailor the major to your interests and career goals: Choose to focus on a Health Care Administration, Wellness, or Pre-Professional track.
  • Learn how to provide more effective care to the community as healthcare shifts to outpatient and community settings.
  • Prepare for a wide variety of health-oriented professions.
  • Use this program as a pathway to appropriate graduate degree programs or as a baccalaureate completion program if you have an associate degree in an allied health.
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Program requirements

As health care shifts to health promotion and health education in outpatient and community settings, graduates with a BS in Health Sciences can contribute to effective health care in the community in various ways.

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Career opportunities

This program will prepare you for a variety of careers in health-related fields, including athletic training, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, public health, and health care administration.

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Looking ahead to graduate school?

Our Accelerated Graduate Pathway or our Athletic Training and Occupational Therapy graduate programs can save you time and money in earning your master’s degree.

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Cross-campus faculty

In our interdisciplinary program, you will study with faculty across Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Public Health, and Psychology in addition to Health Sciences.

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Scholarship opportunities

Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.

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