Undergraduate Major
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is designed for students interested in making a difference in health, both within and outside of healthcare settings. The degree has a flexible curriculum, where students choose a concentration to suit their career interests. This high-quality program offers classroom-based & distance instruction to prepare students for many exciting careers in one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries.
DEGREE OPTIONS
The College of Public Health offers a B.S. in Health Sciences on the St. Petersburg campus.
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Health sciences at USF St. Petersburg
Students pursuing a B.S. in Health Sciences can focus their degree on the health career they plan to pursue after graduation. The major has five different concentrations, of which four concentrations are available to students on the St. Petersburg campus.
Students complete eight foundational courses and then select a concentration in which to focus their studies. The Health Sciences concentrations available for students studying on the St. Petersburg campus are Biological Health Sciences, Health Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, and Social and Behavioral Health Sciences. The major provides flexibility to students who may already be working in the field or community, with many health science courses offered online as well as in-person.
Geographically located in St. Petersburg’s Innovation District – a hub of science, technology and healthcare – students in the Health Sciences program benefit from established connections with the Florida Department of Health and local hospitals, such as Johns Hopkins All Children’s, Bayfront and BayCare. The program’s faculty have expertise in fields like public health, health administration, and medicine, contributing to the education of well-rounded students.
potential careers in health sciences
- Healthcare administrator
- Behavioral healthcare worker
- Health policy analyst
- Health educator
- Clinical informatics analyst
- Lab manager
- Research coordinator
- Physician assistant
requirements for a major in health sciences
Always refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for degree requirements. Students will typically begin progress toward the major by taking at least one course from the major core, as these often serve as prerequisites for the electives. Students are urged to consult with the Health Sciences advisor to create the most beneficial set of courses
QUESTIONS?
For questions about this program, contact an Academic Advisor.