BS in Health Science Studies Curriculum
A total of 120 credits is required for completion of the BS in Health Science Studies. Below is a sample first year plan of study.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| HSC 221 | Introduction to Health Care | 2 |
| BIO 101 & 101L | General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry I and Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry I Lab | ||
| EN 101 | Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| HSC 202 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| BIO 102 & 102L | General Biology II and General Biology Lab II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry II and Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry II Lab | ||
| EN 102 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| UC Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
| 1 | Chemistry courses and additional math courses depend on intended professional goal or career plan and math placement score. |
Subsequent Course and GPA Requirements
Following the first year of study, Health Science Studies students meet with their academic advisers and develop a customized plan of study that incorporates their academic and career goals. During the first two years of study, students select a specific track. To remain in good standing within the program, students must maintain an minimum overall science GPA of 2.25 and earn 120 credits for degree completion. Course selections must fulfill the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum Requirements | 46 | |
| Foundational Science Core (additional biology, chemistry & physics) | 13 | |
| Health Science Track Specific Courses | 19 | |
| Science Electives (e.g., health science studies, biology, biomedical sciences) | 12 | |
| Open Electives | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
HSC offers the following tracks: