Health Science
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Program Delivery
On-Campus
Locations Available
Rindge, New Hampshire
If you have an interest in healthcare or wellness and are looking for a high-paying job in a growing field, a degree in Health Sciences may be perfect for you. Your degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in medicine and allied health fields, including clinical practice, management, research, science writing and healthcare advocacy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. With your major in Health Sciences, you master core concepts in biology, develop skills in data analysis and interpretation, plan and execute experiments using scientific methods and best practices in lab and field techniques.
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About the Program
If you have an interest in healthcare or wellness and are looking for a high-paying job in a growing field, a degree in Health Science may be perfect for you. Your degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in medicine and allied health fields, including clinical practice, management, research, science writing and healthcare advocacy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2018, 11 of 20 of the fastest growing careers are in the healthcare field.
What Can my Health Science major lead?
The Franklin Pierce Health Science program offers several pathway options for health science students, including:
- The Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Direct Admit Program enables students to complete studies through the doctorate level in just 6.5 years.
- The Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (M.E.P.N.) Direct Admit Program enables students to earn a bachelors in a non-nursing health science field and graduate with a Master of Science in Nursing in just 5.5 years.
- St. George University (SGU) program offers a pathway from undergraduate study in Biology or Health Sciences at Franklin Pierce into the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) program at SGU. Upon completion of the 4 year bachelor’s degree, students progress into a 4 year doctoral program at SGU.
WHERE CAN A DEGREE IN HEALTH SCIENCES TAKE ME?
What do Health Science students Learn?
With your major in Health Science, you master core concepts involving ethics and scientific analysis, develop a deeper functional understanding of human anatomy, plan and execute research projects using scientific methods and best practices in lab and field techniques.
General Four Year Health Science Curriculum
This Health Science program can be condensed to a three year program, please connect with admission for details.
If you have a graduate career path of Doctor of Physical Therapy, Masters of Physicians Assistant, or Masters Entry Program of Nursing in mind you will see those recommended courses with the designations of DPT, MPAS, MEPN
- Biology I (BI101) 4 credits
- Biology II (BI102) 4 credits
- General Chemistry I (laboratory) (CH101)
- General Chemistry II (laboratory) (CH102)
- First Year Inquiry Seminar (GLE101) 3 credits
- First Year Composition I (GLE110) 3 credits
- 2 Additional Electives
- Biology and Health Science Seminar (BI215) 3 credits
- Human Health and Nutrition (BI235) 3 credits
- Human Anatomy & Physiology IB1260)
- Second Year Composition II (GLE230) 3 credits
- 6 Additional Electives
- Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology (BI400 or BI402) 4 credits
- Medical terminology (BI370) 3 credits
- Exercise Physiology (B1402)
- Health Science Elective (300-400 level)
- Health Science Elective (300-400 level)
- 6 Additional Electives
- Internship or Senior Seminar or Invited Research (BI 460, 480, 481) 3 credits
- Invited Senior Research (B1481)
- 8 Additional Electives
Who should Study Health Science?
Students with these qualities and interests excel in the program of Health Science:
Qualities:
- Compassion
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Team Player
Interests:
- Scientific inquiry
- Human movement
- Medical advancements
- Humanity
CONTACT the Admissions Team
(800) 437-0048
admissions@franklinpierce.edu
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Lindsay Vago
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of the Health Sciences Department
(603) 899-4264
Vagol@franklinpierce.edu
