Bachelor of Science with a Major in Health Sciences 2023-2024 Edition

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 251Biology I Principles of Biology3
SCI 265Introductory Chemistry I3
PSY 260Introduction to Psychology3
COM 280Introduction to Health Communication3
HS 390Research Methods in Health Sciences3
General Health Sciences Track
SCI 383Human Health and Disease3
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 253Biology II Organismal Biology3
SCI 267Introductory Chemistry II 3
SCI 352Exercise Physiology 3
SCI 353Human Muscles and Movement3
SCI 354Fundamentals of Nutrition3
SCI 360Anatomy and Physiology I3
SCI 363Genetics3
SCI 365Organic Chemistry I3
SCI 367Biochemistry3
SCI 374Organic Chemistry II3
SCI 377Microbiology3
SCI 378Computer Programming for the Sciences3
SCI 380Anatomy and Physiology II3
SCI 381Human Kinesiology3
SCI 401Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning3
SCI 402Applied Nutrition in Health and Disease3
SCI 466Global Health Challenges3
SCI 470Immunity and Disease3
PSY 374Introduction to Neuroscience3
HS 391Health Sciences Internship3
Behavioral Track
PSY 375Health Psychology3
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 355Introduction to Psychopathology3
PSY 360Child and Adolescent Development3
PSY 361Adult Development and Aging3
PSY 372Positive Psychology3
PSY 472Child Psychopathology3
PSY 480Counseling Theory and Practice3
PSY 481Exercise and Sport Psychology3
PSY 483Drugs and Behavior3
PSY 484Psychological Testing and Assessment3
PSY 486Judgement and Decision Making3
COM 470Persuasion and Social Influence3
HS 391Health Sciences Internship3
Health Promotion Track
COM 333Public Health Communication: Advocacy and Action3
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 360Crisis and Risk Communication3
COM 470Persuasion and Social Influence3
COM 480Advanced Health Communication Health Campaigns3
PSY 375Health Psychology3
PSY 473Community Psychology3
SCI 383Human Health and Disease3
SCI 466Global Health Challenges3
HS 391Health Sciences Internship3
Suggested Electives for all Tracks:
COM 480Advanced Health Communication Health Campaigns3
ECO 464Behavioral Economics and Applications3
ECO 473Economics of Health and Medical Care3
LGLS 383Health Law3
SCI 252Medical Terminology1
SCI 275Introduction to Healthcare: Clinical and Business Perspectives3
SOC 352Sociology of Gender, Illness, and Health3
Business Minor Requirement

 A minimum of 30 credits is required for the major.

A minimum of 122 credit hours required for graduation.

1

Modes of Thought requirements can be met by appropriate courses in the major.

2

Include one Lab Science. One science must be taken at the 300 or 400 level.