Program Overview

Introduction to the Health Sciences Program

The online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to continue working and meeting family obligations while advancing their education. Although not required, students with an earned Associate's Degree in any field can have program coursework waived.

Program Description

The health sciences program is a foundational undergraduate degree that introduces students to the healthcare field and provides in-depth science learning, preparing them for a health-related career or a graduate professional health program. This unique undergraduate degree may be used by students to enter the workforce or to apply to a graduate professional program, including:

• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Public health
• Hospital administration
• Physician's assistant
• Nurse practitioner
• Medical dietetics

Program Details

The program is available online, offering students the flexibility to balance their education with other responsibilities. Applicants are encouraged to check the University's Online Programs State Authorization webpage to determine if the program is available in their home state. Residents outside of the U.S. are not able to participate in distance learning programs.

Information Sessions and Open House

Several information sessions and an open house are scheduled throughout the year to provide prospective students with more details about the program:

• HRS Information Session August 21, 2025 (6:00-7:00 p.m. EST via Zoom)
• HRS Information Session September 11, 2025 (6:00-7:00 p.m. EST via Zoom)
• HRS and OSU Wexner Medical Center Clinical Careers Day October 5, 2025 (12:30-5:00 p.m. EST)
• HRS Information Session November 13, 2025 (6:00-7:00 p.m. EST via Zoom)
• HRS Information Session December 11, 2025 (6:00-7:00 p.m. EST via Zoom)
• HRS Open House October 26, 2025 (12:15-5:00 p.m. EST)

Program Location

The program is based at: 306 Atwell Hall
453 W. 10th. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in health sciences, preparing them for a variety of career paths in the healthcare industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in:

• Healthcare administration
• Health education
• Public health
• Research
• Healthcare policy
• And other related fields