Health Sciences, BS

The BS in Health Sciences major has been 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

The following learning outcomes are linked to assignments and activities throughout this program. After completing program requirements,

1. Graduates will be able to apply content knowledge, critical thinking, and the methods of science.
2. Graduates will apply proper safety and ethical practices in laboratory, clinical, and work environments.
3. Graduates will be able to evaluate the validity of original research and the conclusions drawn from this research.
4. Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in written, oral, and visual forms.
5. 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 43-46 hours

For Pre-Physical Therapy, the following general education requirements are covered in the major: Social and Behavioral Science. For Pre-Physical Therapy, MAT 1334 is required to satisfy Critical Thinking/Math Competency. CHE 1314 and CHE 1324 are required to satisfy Lab Science.

For Pre-Pharmacy, MAT 1334 is required to satisfy Critical Thinking/Math Competency. CHE 1514 and CHE 1524 are required to satisfy Lab Science.

Pre-PT Track 8 hours

(General Education science)

CHE 1314	Intro to Chemistry I with Lab	4
	AND
CHE 1324	Intro to Chemistry II with Lab	4

OR

Pre-Pharmacy Track 8 hours

(General Education science)

CHE 1514	College Chemistry I with Lab	4
	AND
CHE 1524	College Chemistry II with Lab	4

Health Sciences Core 32 hours

(Students are advised to check requirements of the school to which they intend to transfer.)

BIO 1011	Biological Science I Lab	1
BIO 1013	Biological Science I	3
BIO 2114	Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab	4
BIO 2124	Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab	4
BIO 3324	Microbiology with Lab	4
BIO 3414	Genetics with Lab	4
IDS 2103	Introduction to the Arts & Sciences	3
NSC 4513	Natural Science Internship	3
NSC 4612	Senior Seminar in Science	2
	OR
NSC 4611	Senior Seminar in Science A	1
	AND
NSC 4621	Senior Seminar in Science B	1
PHS 2014	General Physics I with Lab	4

Health Sciences Track: Choose one

Pre-Pharmacy Track 23 hours

BIO 1024	Biological Science II with Lab	4
CHE 2514	Organic Chemistry I with Lab	4
CHE 2524	Organic Chemistry II with Lab	4
CHE 3514	Biochemistry I with Lab	4
MAT 2413	Elementary Statistics	3
MAT 2514	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	4

Pre-Physical Therapy Track 14 hours

PHS 2024	General Physics II with Lab	4
PSY 2223	Life Span Development	3
PSY 3303	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	3
	OR
MAT 2413	Elementary Statistics	3
BIO 3334	Exercise Physiology with Lab	4

PSY 3303: WSU

MAT 2413: OU

Electives (Depending on track chosen) 19-28 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120