Health Sciences Major (B. S. ) What is health sciences? The health sciences program is for students who are concerned with the well-being of others and who also possess a strong science aptitude. As healthcare has evolved in the U. S., degree programs in the allied health professions have moved to post-baccalaureate education. Individuals with career interests in allied health professions must first attain prerequisite knowledge to be prepared to study in these advanced degree programs. This rigorous academic program meets requirements for entry into graduate school for a career in athletic training or physical therapy, or as a physician assistant. Why study health sciences at UNH? As a health sciences major at UNH, you will be prepared for a range of careers in the large and interdisciplinary healthcare field. This versatile major provides the foundational, prerequisite knowledge for graduate education in health professions, and is general enough to give you flexibility to structure your program of study to your professional career interests.
Pre-Health Society Club The Pre-Health Society student club offers Health Sciences majors the opportunity to learn more about their profession through guest lecturers, field trips, and other activities. Pre-Health Society Study Abroad Health Sciences students have traveled to Ghana to visit clinics, hospitals, schools, orphanages and public services as they learn about the country's health care and public health systems. Career Options Chiropractic Medical technician Laboratory Technician Health sciences technologist Physician assistant Occupational therapist Physical therapist Occupational health and safety specialist Nursing Pharmacy May require further graduate/professional studies. Successful Alumni Recent graduates of this new major are attending graduate schools including: UConn Graduate School of Public Health Physical Therapy Doctoral Program, University of Hartford Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, Sacred Heart University Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Western New England University Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions Alumni Testimonials Health Sciences Helena Delfino '18 Helena traveled to Ghana for a global field course that gave insight into the health care system of a developing country.
The health science major at UW-Stevens Point will prepare you with an interdisciplinary and liberal arts foundation for a variety of professional careers within the health care system. Courses emphasize the human, behavioral and physical sciences and foster an appreciation of the complexities of the health care system through four options of study: Health Care Administration Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy Grow Your Education with Your Career Grow your education as your career advances with UW-Stevens Point health programs at the associate, bachelor's and master's level. Begin your education with a professional associate degree in health sciences. Transition seamlessly to the Bachelor of Science in Health Science to complete your four-year degree in just four more semesters. When the time is right for you, join the graduate programs in athletic training, physical therapy, healthcare administration or health and wellness management to strengthen your professional skills and meet certification requirements.
DePaul offers combined bachelor's + master's degree programs, which allows you to complete a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree in as few as five years. Health Sciences majors may choose to combine your bachelor's in Health Sciences degree with a Health Communication, Public Health, or Nursing master's degree. Health Sciences faculty members come from a number of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, communication, nursing, psychology, public health and sociology – allowing you to learn about the healthcare industry from a variety of perspectives. Chicago is home to extensive healthcare systems and numerous insurance companies, medical associations and pharmaceutical corporations. You'll have multiple opportunities to gain hands-on experience through internships and research projects in hospitals, laboratories and medical-industry settings.
The challenging Health Science major is specifically designed to prepare highly motived students for successful admission into clinically focused graduate programs in healthcare. In the Health Science program, students explore various healthcare-related careers and enjoy a flexible curriculum that allows students to tailor their courses to meet their personal interests and the prerequisite requirements for a wide variety of graduate programs. Admission Information: prospective students This is a highly competitive program. Helpful suggestions for high school students who are interested in health sciences: Take as many challenging advanced science and math courses as possible during your high school years. Choose being challenged over an "easy A. " If your school offers Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, take the standardized exams at the end of those courses. Scores of at least 4 on AP exams or at least 5 on IB exams will earn college credit for the respective course at Butler.
Finally, the internship allows students to gain valuable work experience as they seek to begin their future careers. " - Alan P. Jung, Ph. D., FACSM Chair, Department of Kinesiology Life in the Program "The educators and programs that Samford offers has taught me more than just textbook knowledge, but knowledge that will play a role in every stage of life I partake in. I have learned what true success and professionalism looks like and that it's not always about your job title or your yearly income, it's about what influence you are making on others lives. Influencing others in a positive way is what defines true success. " - Kayla Meadows, Fitness and Health Promotion major, '13 Plan of Study Apply Now
Students with this major typically attend medical school or other rigorous graduate programs.