Health Sciences Undergraduate Curriculum

Learn more about the courses necessary to complete a degree in Health Sciences.

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What type of classes will I be taking?

The Health Sciences Program professional curriculum is typically two years in duration, with students entering in autumn semester of the junior or third year. First and second year students active in university Honors or Scholars may be considered for direct admission to the program. A minimum total of 120 semester hours, including prerequisites, program requirements, and general education courses (GE’s), and transfer credits are required for the degree.

Pre-Health Sciences Program
First and second year: Students complete GE coursework and admission prerequisite requirements that include: psychology, sociology, math, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, statistics, biology and chemistry.

Health Sciences Program
Third and fourth year: Students complete core health sciences courses, minor coursework, and any additional graduate school pre-requisite coursework. Core Health Sciences content includes: pathophysiology, epidemiology, research, health care statistics analysis, ethics and issues, and management principles.

View the Program Guides page for the full curriculum.

Professional Curriculum & Course Offerings

The professional curriculum includes courses available to students who have been admitted to the professional program. Students may complete the coursework on a part-time basis, however courses are typically offered once per academic year.

Degree R​equirements

A minimum of 59 semester hours, including all general graduation requirements, general education courses, program prerequisites, and professional curriculum. The official course descriptions for all university courses are available on the University Registrar's Course Offerings Bulletin​.

Professional Curriculum

The Health Science Professional Curriculum includes 12 Core Courses, 12 Major Elective Hours and a required minor. See the following tabs for detailed information.

General Education

To meet all requirements for a baccalaureate degree, students must complete all university degree requirements, also known as the general education (GE). See the GE Approved List of Courses​