Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Sciences is designed to provide a pathway to a degree for students with varying interests in health-related fields. This degree is not geared toward a single industry or career path, but rather provides a foundation to advance one's education through graduate and professional programs, possibly leading to a higher salary.

About

Completing the B.S. in Applied Health Sciences is valuable because it provides a foundation to advance one's education through graduate and professional programs. In addition to readiness for graduate school in an academic setting, undergraduates can focus on preparatory coursework for bachelor's degrees in nursing, health physics, and comprehensive medical imaging.

Learning Outcomes

The program aims to develop foundational knowledge in domains of health and life sciences, understand the principles of providing culturally appropriate, ethical, evidence-based practice in healthcare settings, and apply evidence-based principles to build an understanding of the human experience in relation to health and wellness.

Career Possibilities

Career possibilities include non-clinical roles such as health educator, biomedical equipment technician, and health services administrator, as well as clinical employment opportunities like paramedic, anesthesia technician, nutritionist, and clinical dietitian. Additional employment opportunities include medical and health services managers in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, or public health agencies, and claims reviewer.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Sciences requires a total of 120 credits, including general education requirements and major requirements.

General Education Requirements

• First-Year Seminar: 2-3 credits
• English Composition: 6 credits
• Second Year Seminar: 3 credits
• Constitutions: 3-6 credits
• Mathematics: 3-5 credits
• Distribution Requirement: 18 credits

Major Requirements

• Sciences Requirement: 15-16 credits
• Applied Health Sciences Foundation Courses: 28 credits
• Guided Electives: 29-36 credits

Areas of Focus

Instead of guided electives, students may choose one of the following applied preparation programs:

• Dental APP Track Requirements: 32-36 credits
• Foundations of Nursing and Health Focus: prepares students to apply to the Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing program
• Imaging Sciences Focus Requirements: 29-35 credits
• Medicine APP Track Requirements: 32-35 credits
• Occupational Therapy Focus Requirements: 31-35 credits
• Pharmacy APP Track Requirements: 32-36 credits
• Physical Therapy Focus Requirements: 30-36 credits
• Physician Assistant APP Track Requirements: 32-36 credits
• Radiation Protection Sciences Focus Requirements: 30-32 credits

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