Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Overview
Promote Health and Wellness
If you’re interested in working in a health-related profession or continuing on to graduate school to obtain an advanced degree in medicine, dentistry, respiratory therapy, nursing, or public health, then you should consider a bachelor’s degree in health science—a solid foundation for either path.
An academically rigorous degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Health Science includes science-based courses in biology, human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, pharmacology, epidemiology, and nutrition. Augmented by practical courses in health law, healthcare delivery systems, training and development, and health issues, this curriculum provides you with a well-rounded educational experience.
This bachelor’s degree program offers you the choice of two specializations—health management or pre-med—enabling you to deepen your expertise in your area of interest within the health sciences.
Core Curriculum
College of Professional Studies degrees* integrate a core set of course requirements that ensure all of our graduates possess a well-rounded educational background and understanding of the world. The core courses allow students to gain insights into disciplines other than their field of study, as well as develop expertise in written and oral communication and critical thinking.
Written Communication (9 q.h.)
Complete the following three courses:
| ENG 1004 | College English 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 1005 | College English 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 3006 | College English Workshop | 3 q.h. |
Diversity (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| CMN 2002 | Intercultural Communication | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1503 | Managing in a Diverse and Changing World* | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2230 | Civil Liberties | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1110 | Diversity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1635 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2440 | Gender and Work Roles in Society | 3 q.h. |
Information Literacy (3 q.h.)
| ITC | Information Technology Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| ITC 1001 | Intro to PC Productivity Tools | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1002 | Technology and Information Fluency | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1120 | Website Design | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1235 | Internet Essentials | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1255 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 q.h. |
Mathematics (6 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of six quarter hours from the following courses:
| MTH 1001 | College Algebra 1 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2002 | College Algebra 2 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2512 | Finite Mathematics | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2101 | Precalculus | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 3005 | Calculus 1 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3010 | Calculus 2 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3015 | Calculus 3 | 4 q.h. |
| ECN 2001 | Statistics 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 2002 | Statistics 2 | 3 q.h. |
Ethical & Political Perspectives (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| LDR 3230 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 1001 | Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2160 | Bioethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2180 | Business Ethics | 3 q.h. |
Science Perspectives (3 q.h.)
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Choose one course with any one of the following prefixes: BIO, BTC, CHM, ESC, PHY |
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| BIO 1010 | Biology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 1825 | Biology Today: An issues Approach | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 1011 | Chemical Principles 1 | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 2105 | Chemistry and the Environment | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1525 | Energy for Today and Tomorrow | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1121 | Introduction to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1123 | Observational Astronomy | 3 q.h. |
| PHY 2301 | Physics 1 | 3 q.h. |
Historical Perspectives (3 q.h.)
| HST | History Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| HST 1001 | Civilization of the Ancient & Medieval Worlds | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1002 | Civilization of the Early Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1003 | Civilization of the Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3213 | Contemporary America | 3 q.h. |
| HST 2205 | Coming to America: The American Immigrant Experience |
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Total Core Curriculum: 30 q.h.
*Lowell Institute School degree requirements vary.
See curriculum pages for more information.
Curriculum
Core Curriculum (30 q.h.)
We require all bachelor's degree students to complete required core curriculum, allowing you to gain insight into disciplines other than your field of study.
Foundation Courses (12 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
| ECN 2001 | Statistics 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 2002 | Statistics 2 | 3 q.h. |
Complete six credits of Psychology or Sociology electives:
| PSY, SOC | 6 q.h. | |
Major Courses (85 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
| BIO 1010/1011 | Biology 1 (Principles) & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 1210/1211 | Biology 2 (Diversity) & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 1410/1411 | Biology 3 (Animal) & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 3010/3011 | Microbiology 1/Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 2610/2611 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 2710/2711 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 2810/2811 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 1011/1012 | Chemical Principles 1 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 1015/1016 | Chemical Principles 2 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 2020/2021 | Chemical Principles 3 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| HMG 1215 | Health Law | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 1101 | Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2100 | Public Health | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 1101 | Basic Pharmacology | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2001 | Pathophysiology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2002 | Pathophysiology 2 | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2101 | Health Issues of Environmental Problems | 3 q.h. |
| HRM 2325 | Training and Development | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2200 | Epidemiology | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2201 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 4950 | Senior Seminar | 3 q.h. |
Complete twelve credits of electives from the following prefixes:
| BIO, BTC, CHM, EMS, HMG, HSC | 12 q.h. | |
Health Management Specialization*
Complete five of the following courses:
| FIN 2801 | Principles of Finance | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 1001 | Managing Health Services Organizations 1 | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 1002 | Managing Health Services Organizations 2 | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 2101 | Principles and Practices of Community Health 1 | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 1201 | Health Planning and Regulation | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 3135 | Healthcare Operations Management | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 2201 | Current Issues in Health Services Management | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1503 | Managing in a Diverse and Changing World | 3 q.h. |
Pre-Med Specialization*
Complete all of the following courses:
| BIO 4410 | Biochemistry 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 4610 | Biochemistry 2 | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 2010/2011 | Organic Chemistry 1 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 3015/3016 | Organic Chemistry 2 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 3020/3021 | Organic Chemistry 3 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| MTH 3005 | Calculus 1 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3010 | Calculus 2 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3015 | Calculus 3 | 4 q.h |
| PHY 2301 | Physics 1 | 4 q.h |
| PHY 2302 | Lab for Physics 1 | 1 q.h |
| PHY 2501 | Physics 2 | 4 q.h |
| PHY 2502 | Lab for Physics 2 | 1 q.h |
| PHY 3101 | Physics 3 | 4 q.h |
| PHY 3102 | Lab for Physics 3 | 1 q.h |
Non-Business Electives (3 q.h)
Open Electives (30 q.h.)
Total Quarter Hours: 160
* Specializations in this program are recommended groupings of courses designed to provide additional content focus. Courses in specializations count toward open and non-business electives.
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Undergraduate Admissions.
All requirements must be received prior to review.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $52,000.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Undergraduate Tuition Rates for details.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
Student Profile
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science is designed for students who are interested in working in a health-related industry, either in a management or professional role. This bachelor of science degree is also well suited for students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in a medicine, dentistry, respiratory therapy, nursing (direct entry), or public health.
Successful graduates of this degree program will be prepared for careers as:
- Science technicians
- Personal trainers
- Medical and health services managers
- Insurance underwriters
- Social or community service managers
Career Outlook
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing fields in the country. Health science graduates will be well equipped to pursue clinical and non-clinical opportunities in hospitals, clinics, government agencies, sports facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies. Because of the many specialties available, your career path will be largely determined by the health science courses you select to complete your degree.
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Upcoming Academic Term Dates
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Spring Term
April 9, 2012 (6- & 12-week classes)
May 21, 2012 (6-week classes) -
Summer Term
July 2, 2012 (8-, 6-, and 4- week classes)
July 30, 2012 (4-week classes)