Are you looking to begin or advance your healthcare career? Now is the perfect time to turn your educational dreams into reality.
Our online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program will introduce you to the healthcare field and provide you with an in-depth science background. Taught by distinguished faculty from The Ohio State University’s College of Medicine, our flexible academic environment will allow you to explore and prepare for your career success.
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to begin your health-related career, advance in your current healthcare role or apply to enter a graduate professional program in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more.
We’re helping some of the best and brightest complete their educational dreams. Now, it’s your turn.
Before You Apply
Are you ready to become a Buckeye? We understand that starting or continuing your education at Ohio State is a huge undertaking. Because of that, we want to make sure you have access to the information you need to make informed decisions.
Students who have completed or are in the process of completing the program prerequisites and wish to apply must have the following:
- 2.5 cumulative GPA and
- All of the following program prerequisite courses (6 total) or their equivalent with a C- or better by the end of the term prior to enrollment in the professional program.
Program prerequisites or equivalents (once admitted, 2 years of classes)
- One of the following college-level math classes:
- Math 1148
- Math 1149
- Math 1150 or higher
- Any 3 sciences from the list below, one of which should include a lab (It is up to the student to be proactive in identifying graduate programs of interest so that they can schedule the 3 science courses accordingly.):
- Chem 1110
- Chem 1210
- Chem 1220
- Bio 1101
- Bio 1102
- Bio 1110
- Bio 1113
- Bio 1114
- Humntr 2210
- Microbiology 4000.01
- Physics 1200
- Physics 1201
- Anatomy 2300 or Anatomy 3300 or EEOB 2510
- Physiology: EEOB 2520 or Physio 3200
Program co-requisites or equivalents must be completed before graduation (once admitted, 2 years of classes)
- Psychology: Psych 1100
- Sociology: Soc 1101 or Rurlsoc 1500
- Medical Terminology: HTHRHSC 2500 or Classics 2010
- Statistics: Stat 1350 or 1450 or Soc 3549
The coursework provided does not include all available options. Students should speak to an academic advisor in SHRS to determine what courses or transfer credits will be accepted.
NOTE: If you are currently taking pre-requisite courses at an outside institution, you will need to provide an unofficial transcript from that institution along with your application, as proof that you are in the process of completing the necessary pre-requisites. Failure to do this, may result in being denied admission to the program.
Students who would like their previous education to be evaluated should complete the Pre-requisite evaluation form through Ohio State’s Graduate and Professional Admissions Office.
Students who complete an official pre-requisite evaluation should anticipate a 4-6 week turnaround time.
Prerequisite Evaluation Individual Request Form
To contact Ohio State’s Graduate and Professional Admissions, please use the following information:
Student Academic Services Building, Lobby
281 W. Lane Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1132
Email: gpadmissions@osu.edu
Phone: 614-292-9444
Call in hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Drop in hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you completed coursework in Ohio, you can use the Graduate Professional Admissions standards page to get an idea if your coursework might be accepted (click on health sciences, select your school): http://admissions.osu.edu/standards/
If you completed coursework in Ohio or outside of Ohio, you can also visit transferology.com to get an idea if your coursework will transfer. Note – not all colleges and universities will be listed on this website.
Students can make an in-person or phone appointment with an SHRS advisor to discuss program information and previous coursework completed. Transcripts are always welcome during appointments as they can be a useful tool in advisement. However, all advisor evaluations of coursework are considered unofficial.
Ohio’s Credit When It’s Due initiative was created to assist eligible students to obtain an Associate Degree through Ohio’s public institutions. Students can earn this degree while working towards a bachelor’s degree or by working with a previously attended 2 year college. Students should contact any previously attended institution to learn more.
Credit When It’s Due Website: https://www.ohiohighered.org/CWID
Credit When It’s Due Resources: https://www.ohiohighered.org/CWID/resources
An Associate Degree is not required to start in the Health Sciences Program. However, students who hold an Associate Degree that are part of the Health Sciences program will be able to waive coursework required by the program. This will shorten the time to graduation. Please visit the above websites or speak to your academic advisor for more information.
All students must complete the general education (GE) before graduating from the university. The required coursework is listed below:
- Writing: 6 hours
- Quantitative and Logical Skills: 6-8 hours
- Natural Science: 10 hours
- Literature: 3 hours
- Social Science: 6 hours
- Historical Study: 3 hours
- Culture and Ideas or Second Historical Study: 3 hours
- Open Options: 6 hours
- Social Diversity in the United States: 0-3 hours
- Global Studies: 0-6 hours
- Survey 1100 (1)
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Please note that GE courses may not be available in online format.Minimum semester hours required: 120 for graduation.
*30 hours of the 120 must be completed at Ohio State for residency requirement.
Here at Ohio State, we’re committed to providing you a quality and affordable online educational experience. We understand that financials play an important role in your decision to continue or begin your education.
To help you have a clear picture of tuition and fees, we’ve put together a table estimate for the total cost for completion of our degree, including both university and program-specific fees. Additionally, we’re proud to extend our in-state tuition pricing for out-of-state students in our online program.
Do you want to learn more about our online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree program?
We have an academic advisor exclusively for our online students. Whether you have questions on transfer credits, program prerequisites, tuition and more, our advisor can provide answers. You can call 614-292-1706, email HRSStudentServices@osumc.edu or submit an online inquiry with your question or to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors.
Become a Buckeye
We’re excited that you want to join our Buckeye family. Below you’ll find information on our application process and an outline of the courses you can expect to take as an online student.
Students are encouraged to apply early to allow full review of your application. The deadlines are listed below:
Application Deadlines:
Autumn 2021
Final Deadline: June 24, 2021
Spring 2022
Priority Deadline: October 15, 2021
Final Deadline: November 10, 2021
Summer 2022
Priority Deadline: February 28, 2022
Final Deadline: March 11, 2022
Autumn 2022
Priority Deadline: January 31, 2022
Final Deadline: June 23, 2022
*Students are highly encouraged to apply by the priority deadline to the Health Sciences program. This will help the Health Sciences division accommodate scheduling preferences and give students access to both online and on campus classes. It also assists the Health Sciences division in forecasting course demands. Applications are evaluated on a continuous basis for each term. However, it may take up to six weeks to process each application and for a decision to be made.
NOTE: If you are currently taking pre-requisite courses at an outside institution, you will need to provide an unofficial transcript from that institution along with your application, as proof that you are in the process of completing the necessary pre-requisites. Failure to do this, may result in being denied admission to the program.
Year 1-2:
- Completing AS program
Year 3:
Autumn (14 hours)- HTHRHSC 3000 (1) — Intro to Health Professions
- HTHRHSC 5300 (3) — Mgt Principles & Human Resource for Healthcare Professionals
- HTHRHSC 3400 (3) — Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
- HTHRHSC 5500 (4)— Intro to Pathophysiology
- GE (3)
- HTHRHSC 5900 (3) — Research
- HTHRHSC 3500 (3) — Critical Phases of Life
- HTHRHSC 5370 (3) — Healthcare Delivery
- GE (3)
Year 4:
Autumn (12 hours)- HTHRHSC 4000 (3) — Ethical Decision Making
- HTHRHSC 4400 (3) — Individual Differences in Client Populations
- GE (3)
- GE (3)
- HTHRHSC 4370 (3) — Community and Policy Influence in Healthcare
- HTHRHSC 4300 (3) — Contemporary Topics in Health & Society
- Pubh-Epi 2410 (3) — Intro to Study of Populations
- GE (3)
- GE (3)
Year 1-2:
- Completing AS program
Year 3:
Autumn (17 hours):
- HTHRHSC 3000 (1) — Intro to Health Professions
- HTHRHSC 5300 (3) — Mgt Principles & Human Resource for Healthcare Professionals
- HTHRHSC 3400 (3) — Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
- HTHRHSC 5500 (4)— Intro to Pathophysiology
- Major Elective (3)
- GE (3)
Spring (15 hours):
- HTHRHSC 5900 (3) — Research
- HTHRHSC 3500 (3) — Critical Phases of Life
- HTHRHSC 5370 (3) — Healthcare Delivery
- Major Elective (3)
- GE (3)
Year 4:
Autumn (18 hours):
- HTHRHSC 4000 (3) — Ethical Decision Making
- HTHRHSC 4400 (3) — Individual Differences in Client Populations
- Major Elective (3)
- GE (3)
- GE (3)
- GE (3)
Spring (18 hours):
- HTHRHSC 4370 (3) — Community and Policy Influence in Healthcare
- HTHRHSC 4300 (3) — Contemporary Topics in Health & Society
- Pubh-Epi 2410 (3) — Intro to Study of Populations
- Major Elective (3)
- GE (3)
- GE (3)
Major Electives:
- The Health Sciences program requires completion of no less than 12 major elective hours.
- Elective Options:
- HTHRHSC 2530 (The Evolving Art and Science of Medicine)
- HTHRHSC 4530 (Nutrition for Fitness)
- HTHRHSC 5510 (Pharmacology)
- HIMS 5648 (Microcomputer Applications in Health Sciences)
- HTHRHSC 4450 (Health Promotion in Practice)
- HTHRHSC 4189 (HS Internship)
- HTHRHSC 4570 (Role of Integrative Medicine)
- HTHRHSC 4950 (Program Development and Evaluation)
- Mediet 3100 (Human Nutrition and Metabolism)
The Health Sciences Program requires the completion of a minor to allow students to explore other areas of academic interests. Most minors consist of 12+ credit hours, and can sometimes overlap with a GE course. Students with an Associate Degree are not required to complete a minor.
Current Students
As an online student at Ohio State, you have unique access to student services and benefits. We’ve outlined how to take advantage of some of our most popular resource for distance students.