Health Sciences, BS
The BS in Health Sciences major has three tracks: Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, and Research Methods.
Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Pharmacy tracks are designed for students interested in pursuing studies at either a pharmacy school or a physical therapy school. This degree will provide the essential background and requirements to enter these health-related programs. Students should consult the requirements of the specific programs to which they plan to apply.
The Research Methods track is designed for students interested in careers in clinical research. Graduates will be prepared to conduct professional research in health-related disciplines, including private, not-for-profit, and public sector research. Graduates will also be eligible to apply for admission to higher degree research studies, which can lead to a high-level research career.
Program Learning Outcomes
The following learning outcomes are linked to assignments and activities throughout this program. After completing program requirements:
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Graduates will be able to apply content knowledge, critical thinking, and the methods of science.
- Graduates will apply proper safety and ethical practices in laboratory, clinical, and work environments.
- Graduates will be able to evaluate the validity of original research and the conclusions drawn from this research.
- Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in written, oral, and visual forms.
- Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to respectful and ethical practices and treatment of others. They have considered their vocational goals and are reflective of how these may be embodied in their professional and/or personal lives.
Requirements for the BS in Health Sciences
General Education Core: 41-46 hours
For Pre-Physical Therapy track, the following general education requirements are covered in the major: Social and Behavioral Science. For Pre-Physical Therapy, MAT 1334 Pre-Calculus is required to satisfy Critical Thinking/Math Competency. CHE 1314 and CHE 1324 are required to satisfy Lab Science.
For Pre-Pharmacy track, MAT 1334 Pre-Calculus is required to satisfy Critical Thinking/Math Competency. CHE 1514 and CHE 1524 are required to satisfy Lab Science.
For Research Methods track, MAT 1334 Pre-Calculus or MAT 2413 Elementary Statistics is required to satisfy Critical Thinking/Math Competency.
For students who have completed an approved AAS or health care-related certificate program and pursue the Research Methods track, all the Core requirements will be waived except IDS 2103 Introduction to the Arts & Sciences, NSC 4413 Ethics in Health Sciences, and NSC 4513 Natural Science Internship.
Health Sciences Core 29 hours
Health Sciences Track: Choose one
(Students are advised to check requirements of the graduate program to which they intend to apply.)
Pre-Pharmacy Track 29 hours
Pre-Physical Therapy Track 22 hours
Research Methods Track 21 hours
Electives and/or transfer credits from approved AAS – 16 to 29 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120