Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Bachelor of Science in Health Science Program Overview
If you want a career in healthcare—working with individuals, groups, or communities—the Bachelor of Science in Health Science is a great fit. Build real-world skills through hands-on, experiential learning, and prepare for seamless entry into graduate programs in occupational therapy, athletic training or nursing.
- 120 credit hours
- 9 tracks:
- Health and Wellness
- Healthcare Innovation
- Preparation for Occupational Therapy
- Early Entry Athletic Training
- Early Entry Occupational Therapy Doctorate
- Early Entry Physical Therapy
- Professional Studies (accelerated for those who have an Associates Degree or professional license in healthcare)
- OTA to BSHS (accelerated for those who are Occupational Therapy Assistants)
- Second Bachelor’s Degree (finish your pre-requisite courses for the Doctorate of Physical Therapy for those who already have earned a Bachelor’s degree)
- Real-world preparation at the Bailen Health Science Simulation Learning Center
Courses
The Bachelor’s of Health Science features courses that range from Technology and Health to Personal Leadership Development. Hallmark courses of the Spalding University Health Science program include Cultural Humility in Health and Becoming a Consumer of Evidence Informed Research.
Tuition
Your bachelor’s in health science within reach. Learn about tuition and fees, as well as your financial aid options.
Accreditation
Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.
Admissions Requirements
Ready to promote optimum health? Discover how Spalding’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science can prepare you to meet the wellness needs of the times.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Opportunities for healthcare professionals are growing rapidly—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1.9 million openings are projected each year between 2023 and 2033.
Health Science Degree Tracks
Health & Wellness equips students with a comprehensive understanding of holistic health modalities, wellness principles and their integration with modern science, enabling them to promote wellbeing in body, mind and spirit. Graduates are prepared for diverse career opportunities in healthcare, wellness and community health settings.
Healthcare Innovation is for students interested in pursuing leadership positions within the healthcare field. Upon graduation, students are well-positioned to pursue a master’s degree in the School of Business.
OTA to BSHS is a program designed to fast-track occupational therapy assistants into the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Students are able to transfer up to 90 credit hours by utilizing the academic policy related to transfer credits equivalency.
Professional Studies is an accelerated program for students who have an associate’s degree and a current professional license or certification in a healthcare field. Fields include, but are not limited to, physical therapist assistant, surgical technician, respiratory therapy assistant, X-ray technician and ultrasound technician. Students can transfer up to 90 credit hours by utilizing the academic policy related to transfer credit equivalency. The courses required are designed to build upon current knowledge building on the concept of health and wellness.
Preparation for Occupational Therapy is designed for students wishing to apply for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy upon graduation.
Second Bachelor’s Degree Track is an option for Doctor of Physical Therapy applicants to complete a second bachelor’s degree in preparation for the DPT program.
Early Entry Physical Therapy is a 3 + 4 option for students to enter the Doctor of Physical Therapy program after their junior year. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree after completing the first year DPT program coursework.
Entry-Level Athletic Training is a 3 + 2 program which prepares students to complete degree requirements after the Junior Year and begin Athletic Training graduate degree courses in their senior year. Upon receiving the bachelor’s degree, students continue for the final year in the Athletic Training graduate program.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Prepare to lead in healthcare. Spalding BSHS graduates will be prepared to pursue professional roles or further education in:
- Athletic Training
- Health & Wellness
- Healthcare Innovation
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
Spalding truly will hold a special place in my heart for years to come. I have met some incredible people at this university and have made memories that I will treasure for a lifetime. It’s so easy to see that the professors care for you and want to watch you succeed in all that you do.
Hannah Mattingly, Bachelor of Science in Health Science, 2019
