Health Sciences, B.S.

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is to provide an academically stimulating and challenging environment for intellectual and spiritual growth, preparing students to pursue careers and advanced degrees in health related fields.

Degree Program

A Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences (formerly Human Biology) is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The major offers one concentration: Pre-Health Care Professional.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, students will be able to:

1. Apply the scientific method in research (ULO 3).
2. Explain the biomolecular basis of life at the cellular level (ULO 1).
3. Distinguish the unique and integrated function of human organs and body systems (ULO 1).
4. Integrate faith and scientific knowledge to practice science with integrity, steward creation, and articulate the merit of their worldview (ULO 2).

Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.

Admission Recommendations

Recommended high school courses are: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, three years of mathematics, and two years of foreign language. One year of physics is desirable. The student should be aware that Advanced Placement (AP) science courses may not be used to fulfill science requirements for this degree.

Graduate/Professional School Requirements

The student should be aware that most graduate programs and many professional schools require an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and that a grade of C or better was earned for all science courses and they will not accept Advanced Placement science credit to fulfill the entrance requirements.

Curriculum Requirements

Pre-Health Care Professional (68+ Credits)

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree offers one concentration: Pre-Health Care Professional.

For Pre-Health Care Professional careers, especially Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Physician’s Assistant, this degree/concentration is offered upon the completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements as follows:

¹

Fulfills the Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement.

²

The following courses do not count as supporting science or major electives: BIOS 100, BIOS 105, BIOS 120, BIOS 128, BIOS 130.

³

CHEM 107 is waived for students who meet the qualifications to enter CHEM 105. See the current Placement Options for CHEM 105 for more information.

⁴

All students who do not meet one of the Physics 111 Placement Options must enroll in PHSC 100. The prerequisite for PHSC 132 is MATH 150 or an Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB or BC exam score of 4 or higher.

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See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Health Sciences, B.S. Pre-Health Care Professional (BHHC)

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Language Department for placement test instructions. 

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Health Sciences, B.S. Pre-Health Care Professional (BHHC)

Note: If you have taken 2 years of the same language in high school, you have fulfilled your foreign language requirement. Otherwise, contact the Modern Language Department for placement test instructions.