The bachelors of science in health sciences is a flexible major designed for students with varied career goals. It prepares students with a solid foundation for work in fields as diverse as allied health, clinical research, medicine, nursing, nutrition, and therapies that integrate both Eastern and Western healing traditions.
Our major provides a solid preparation for your studies with coursework in the foundational science courses including anatomy & physiology, biology, and chemistry. In addition, you have the option to pursue advanced science courses such as microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, physics, neuroscience, animal sciences, and much more.
Our courses in health give you the knowledge to better understand the many factors that influence people's health outcomes, including issues related to health policy and justice, the significant influence of the social determinants on health, and the critical role of prevention.
Furthermore, our program emphasizes experiential learning, offering you valuable opportunities to apply your knowledge in real-world settings. Through engaging classes and fieldwork you will enhance your understanding and develop practical skills.
Mentored research opportunities with faculty and chances to share your research at the Whalen Symposium develop your skills in this important area. In 2023, our health science majors garnered awards for their presentations on antibiotic resistance in wild mantled howler monkeys and for the implementation of an asthma management program in schools.
You can customize your studies by selecting from one of the following concentrations: Premedical Concentration or Planned Clinical Concentration.
