The Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Sciences is designed to provide students with a fully integrated and comprehensive curriculum to prepare them for a variety of careers within the health sciences and healthcare sector. The program core, which fuses courses in the sciences, communication, and psychology, will expose students to the multiple facets of health and introduce them to a variety of careers in health care and related professions. Depending on interest and career aspirations, students will then select upper-level courses that are aligned with one of our three tailored tracks (general health sciences, behavioral health, and health promotion) and meet requirements for admission to graduate level clinical and non-clinical programs, as well as the employment sector.
Our unique emphasis on interdisciplinary study and the tailored tracks, coupled with expert faculty and the infusion of experiential learning opportunities, gives students the flexibility to explore different facets of health-related professions. This, combined with the core business skills a Bryant education provides, will equip students with a truly unique skill set enabling them to solve problems and be successful in multiple areas of the health industry.
The program coordinator and designated faculty mentors will provide the counseling required for students to select courses and explore career opportunities in this expansive and lucrative sector.
Students in the Health Sciences major will:
- Explain the socio-economic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities.
- Communicate effectively on a variety of topics related to health and health care.
- Demonstrate content knowledge in the health sciences.
- Describe the basic concepts, methods, and tools of public health data collection, use and analysis.
- Design a project that uses the fundamental concepts of program implementation including planning, assessment, and evaluation to address a public health challenge.
- Gain a comprehensive and holistic perspective of health which will prepare them to successfully enter a variety of health-related careers and gain acceptance to graduate programs.
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Health Sciences Curriculum Requirements:
| Health Science Degree Core Requirements | ||
| SCI 251 | Biology I Principles of Biology | 3 |
| SCI 265 | Introductory Chemistry I | 3 |
| PSY 260 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| COM 280 | Introduction to Health Communication | 3 |
| HS 390 | Research Methods in Health Sciences | 3 |
| General Health Sciences Track | ||
| SCI 383 | Human Health and Disease | 3 |
Choose 3 additional courses from the list below, one must be at the 400 level. Also take one additional course from one of the other tracks. | ||
| SCI 253 | Biology II Organismal Biology | 3 |
| SCI 267 | Introductory Chemistry II | 3 |
| SCI 352 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SCI 353 | Human Muscles and Movement | 3 |
| SCI 354 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 |
| SCI 360 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| SCI 363 | Genetics | 3 |
| SCI 365 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| SCI 367 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| SCI 374 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| SCI 377 | Microbiology | 3 |
| SCI 378 | Computer Programming for the Sciences | 3 |
| SCI 380 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| SCI 401 | Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| SCI 402 | Current Topics in Nutrition | 3 |
| SCI 466 | Global Health Challenges | 3 |
| SCI 470 | Immunity and Disease | 3 |
| PSY 374 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 3 |
| HS 391 | Health Sciences Internship | 3 |
| Behavioral Track | ||
| PSY 375 | Health Psychology | 3 |
Choose 3 additional courses from the list below, one must be at the 400 level. Also take one additional course from one of the other tracks. | ||
| PSY 355 | Introduction to Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 360 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSY 361 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| PSY 372 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 472 | Child Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 480 | Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PSY 481 | Exercise and Sport Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 483 | Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 484 | Psychological Testing and Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 486 | Judgement and Decision Making | 3 |
| COM 470 | Persuasion and Social Influence | 3 |
| HS 391 | Health Sciences Internship | 3 |
| Health Promotion Track | ||
| COM 333 | Public Health Communication: Advocacy and Action | 3 |
Choose 3 additional courses from the list below, one must be at the 400 level. Also take one additional course from one of the other tracks. | ||
| COM 360 | Crisis and Risk Communication | 3 |
| COM 470 | Persuasion and Social Influence | 3 |
| COM 480 | Advanced Health Communication Health Campaigns | 3 |
| PSY 375 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 473 | Community Psychology | 3 |
| SCI 383 | Human Health and Disease | 3 |
| SCI 466 | Global Health Challenges | 3 |
| HS 391 | Health Sciences Internship | 3 |
| Suggested Electives for all Tracks: | ||
| COM 480 | Advanced Health Communication Health Campaigns | 3 |
| ECO 464 | Behavioral Economics and Applications | 3 |
| ECO 473 | Economics of Health and Medical Care | 3 |
| LGLS 383 | Health Law | 3 |
| SCI 252 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| SCI 275 | Introduction to Healthcare: Clinical and Business Perspectives | 3 |
| SOC 352 | Sociology of Gender, Illness, and Health | 3 |
| Business Minor Requirement | ||
A minimum of 30 credits is required for the major.
A minimum of 122 credit hours required for graduation.
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Modes of Thought requirements can be met by appropriate courses in the major.
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Include one Lab Science. One science must be taken at the 300 or 400 level.