Title: BS in Health Science » Academics | Boston University
Headings: BS in Health Science
BS in Health Science
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Content: Students will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and, if selected, a minor in a specific health concentration or other discipline. Graduates from this program may pursue employment in the field of health and human services (e.g., public health, governmental and community agencies, insurance industry, hospitals, or the pharmaceutical industry) or may pursue graduate programs in public health or a clinical profession (e.g., medicine physician assistant, nursing, physical therapy, or pharmacy), health administration, business, or law. Careful selection of available courses will optimize admission to desired graduate degree programs. Students registered in this program who meet GPA requirements are eligible to apply for the accelerated five-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health degree (BS/MPH), offered in conjunction with Boston University School of Public Health. See the Sargent website for GPA and application requirements. Learning Outcomes
Students will: Demonstrate knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world at it relates to individual and population health. Develop intellectual and practical skills to prepare students for future graduate school plans and research. Develop personal and social responsibility to prepare students for future jobs in various workplaces and environments. Requirements
All first-year, first-time students will pursue coursework in the BU Hub, a general education program that is integrated into the entire undergraduate experience.