Health Science, B.S.

Program Overview

Whitworth University's Bachelor of Science in Health Science provides an interdisciplinary foundation in health and well-being. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the human body through coursework in biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. The program emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on experiences in labs and prepares graduates for careers in healthcare and wellness fields, including medicine, physical therapy, and public health.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Whitworth University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science.

Objectives:

• The Health Science program at Whitworth University aims to provide students with an interdisciplinary understanding of health and well-being, preparing them for various careers in healthcare and wellness fields.

Program Description:

• Students begin their studies with a foundation in biology, chemistry, and an introduction to health sciences.
• Subsequent coursework focuses on the form and function of the human body through classes in anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, and nutrition.

Faculty:

• The names of some of the faculty members in the Health Science department are provided:
• Elizabeth Abbey, Associate Professor
• Mike Ediger, Professor
• Matt Silvers, Professor
• Daman Hagerott, Associate Professor
• Justin Ulbright, Instructor

Unique Approaches:

• The program emphasizes experiential learning, providing students with opportunities to gain practical understanding through hands-on experiences in the human performance lab and the anatomy and physiology lab, which offers learning opportunities with human cadavers.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Students are prepared for professional schools, graduate programs, and careers in the health and wellness field, including:
• Medicine
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Chiropractic medicine
• Public health
• Health care administration
• Nutrition
• Clinical exercise physiology
• Strength and conditioning
• Personal training

Opportunities and Outcomes:

• Graduates have an excellent acceptance rate for graduate programs in various health-related fields.
• Recent graduates have secured positions as dermatologists, pediatric occupational therapists, physical therapists, clinical research coordinators, and assistant strength and conditioning coaches.