Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences - Health Studies Concentration 48 months Undergraduate Programme By James Madison University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences - Health Studies Concentration

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

GeographyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The B.S. degree with a major in health sciences consists of health science course requirements in addition to General Education requirements and B.S. requirements. For specialization in a professional area, concentrations are available in health assessment and promotion, health studies, and public health education. Health Studies Concentration: The health studies concentration is designed for students interested in understanding the causes of disease, strategies for promoting wellness, and the scientific basis and methodologies for analysis of health concerns. The health studies concentration combines a broad foundation of health-related course work with a choice of preparatory courses suitable for entry into graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, physician assistant and veterinary medicine. Students must complete the core course requirements for a major in health sciences and the requirements for the concentration in health studies. Students are encouraged to identify individual professional program requirements to select courses within the concentration requirements that will be most suitable for the graduate program of their choice. Career Opportunities: Athletic Trainer Registered Dietitian Health Administrator Health Assessment and Promotion Specialist Health Fitness Specialist Occupational Therapist (Graduate Program) Physician Assistant (Graduate Program) Public Health Educator Substance Abuse Prevention Professional.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The B.S. degree with a major in health sciences consists of health science course requirements in addition to General Education requirements and B.S. requirements. For specialization in a professional area, concentrations are available in health assessment and promotion, health studies, and public health education. Health Studies Concentration: The health studies concentration is designed for students interested in understanding the causes of disease, strategies for promoting wellness, and the scientific basis and methodologies for analysis of health concerns. The health studies concentration combines a broad foundation of health-related course work with a choice of preparatory courses suitable for entry into graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, physician assistant and veterinary medicine. Students must complete the core course requirements for a major in health sciences and the requirements for the concentration in health studies. Students are encouraged to identify individual professional program requirements to select courses within the concentration requirements that will be most suitable for the graduate program of their choice. Career Opportunities: Athletic Trainer Registered Dietitian Health Administrator Health Assessment and Promotion Specialist Health Fitness Specialist Occupational Therapist (Graduate Program) Physician Assistant (Graduate Program) Public Health Educator Substance Abuse Prevention Professional.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Applicants can have the grade equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: PBT (Paper Based TOEFL): 550.

48 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

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International
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