Health Sciences Traditional Program Admissions

Applicant must meet the following minimum requirements and submit requested materials to be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines:

Spring 2024
U.S. applicants: November 8, 2023
International applicants: December 15, 2023

Summer 2024
Final Deadline to apply: March 7, 2024
Priority Deadline: February 15, 2024

*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.

1. An electronic application is available from the Ohio State Professional Admissions Website.  Click on "Applications and Deadlines," then on the program of interest.  The application should be completed and submitted with all required supplemental documents, which may include a schedule of current planned courses to be completed, a personal statement, and official transcripts of each non-OSU college attended (sent directly from each institution).
2. A minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA is required in all coursework taken at all accredited institutions.  All post-secondary coursework is considered.  
3. Completion of prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the semester prior to enrollment in the professional program.  Co-requisite courses can be completed prior to starting the program or during the program.
4. A personal interview may be requested by the Division. 

Students who have completed or are in the process of completing the program prerequisites and wish to apply must have the following:

1. 2.5 cumulative GPA and
2. 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

Effective immediately, the SHRS Student Services Office will no longer officially evaluate previous student credits. To have your transcripts officially reviewed, please follow the steps below:

Students who would like their previous education to be evaluated should complete the Pre-requisite evaluation form through OSU’s Graduate and Professional Admissions Office.  For more information visit their website HERE.

Students who complete an official pre-requisite evaluation should anticipate a 4-6 week turnaround time. The paperwork to complete the evaluation can be found HERE.

To contact OSU’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: 9:30am to 4:30pm daily
Drop in hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday: 10:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm

If you completed coursework in Ohio, you can use the Graduate and Professional Admissions standards page to get an idea if your coursework might be accepted:
http://admissions.osu.edu/standards/

• Click on Health Sciences
• Click on your school

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.
http://transferology.com

• Select your State
• Type in your school’s name

*Please 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 advisors evaluations of coursework are considered unofficial.  To schedule an appointment please call the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student Services Office at 614-292-1706 or email us at
HRSstudentservices@osumc.edu

The Health Sciences program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences offers direct admission to students that are participating in Ohio State’s Honors or Scholars program. These students DO NOT have to complete the application process. Once admitted, students must complete all prerequisite coursework with a C- or higher prior to starting the professional coursework.

Students who wish to be directly admitted into the Health Sciences program must meet BOTH of the following criteria:

1. First* or Second year students who are active in University Honors or Scholars program
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

*First year students will need to meet with an HRS Academic Advisor to declare interest in Health Sciences direct admission.  At the end of the first year these students will receive an email to opt-in to the direct admission program if they are ready to officially switch their major.  Please see an HRS Academic Advisor for more information.

Scholars groups include the following:

• Advocates for Communities and Education Scholars
• Architecture, Landscape and City Scholars
• Arts Scholars
• Biological Sciences Scholars
• Business Scholars
• Dunn Sport and Wellness Scholars
• Environment and Natural Resources Scholars
• Green Engineering Scholars
• Health Sciences Scholars
• Humanitarian Engineering Scholars
• Humanities Scholars
• Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Scholars
• International Affairs Scholars
• Media, Marketing and Communication Scholars
• Mount Leadership Society Scholars
• Politics, Society and Law Scholars
• STEM Exploration and Engagement Scholars
• Morrill Scholars Program
• Young Scholars Program

For more information please contact:

Christie Lukegord

Health Sciences Program Manager

Phone: 614-292-1706

Email: Lukegord.4@osu.edu

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. Associate degree students are not required to complete a minor.

View all minors

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.