The Health Science program leading to the Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) degree includes didactic and experiential activities for students to learn the foundation skills necessary for success in the dynamic health environment.
Section MenuTo graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
The Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) program is for students whose career goal is to work in the health professions providing service to individuals and communities. BHS students are typically pursuing health related professions such as medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, speech-language pathology, dentistry, epidemiology, or public health.
Website
1225 Center Drive, Suite 4101
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Map
The program has two major goals: to teach foundational skills to students whose career goal is to work in health care, particularly for those who want to become health care providers and to teach foundational skills to students who want to work with individuals, groups, or communities who face social, economic, or health challenges. In addition, interested students have the opportunity to explore a combination-degree program in Public Health.
The college offers four specializations. All specializations except Occupational Therapy Accelerated can be declared at the freshman or sophomore years.
Offers a suggested prerequisite course sequence for students interested in pursuing training in clinical psychology and neuropsychology, applied human neuroscience, or brain-health focused medical specialties (e.g., psychiatry, neurology).
A combination-degree program that allows students to take first-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program courses during their junior and senior years in the health science program.
Accommodates students interested in rehabilitation health care fields (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy).
For students pursuing careers in fields such as medicine, physician assistant, and dentistry, all of which require significant basic science prerequisites. This specialization is set up to integrate commonly required preprofessional courses with requirements for the health science major.
While all specializations are designed for students interested in health care, students should select the specialization that most closely approximates their career plans and overall academic performance. Included in specific tracks are typical prerequisites for UF graduate and professional programs.
Each specialization incorporates General Education Mathematics and Writing Requirements and Health Science critical tracking courses. All specializations accept AP, IB, or AICE credit for any prerequisite course. However, many professional schools have their own policies regarding test credit, and it is the responsibility of the student to determine whether a course for which they have earned AP/IB/AICE credit must be retaken to meet professional school requirements. Students must earn a minimum of C in any BHS critical tracking course that is not satisfied by AP/IB/AICE credit unless otherwise specified.
For students pursuing careers in fields such as medicine, physician assistant and dentistry, all of which require significant basic science prerequisites. This specialization is set up to integrate commonly required preprofessional courses with requirements for the health science major.
To remain in the Health Science major, students must:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APK 2105C | Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory | 3-4 |
| or CHM 2045 | General Chemistry 1 | |
| BSC 2010 & 2010L | Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
All General Education requirements, including State Core, International and Diversity, the University Writing Requirement, and the Civic Literacy requirement, must be completed prior to the graduating semester.
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
or GeneticsMinimum grade of C required.
For semesters 5-8, students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term/order indicated.
The health science program requires 120 credits for degree. Students following the preprofessional guidelines will require more than 120 credits and includes all preprofessional coursework.
The Bachelor of Health Science prepares students for a career in health care systems or organizations that provide health or general human services to individuals/communities with health concerns. Students will learn the foundational interprofessional skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic healthcare environment and/or enter postbaccalaureate academic programs such as medicine, physical therapy, and public health.
I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed
| Courses | SLO 1 | SLO 2 | SLO 3 | SLO 4 | SLO 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSA 3111 | I, R | ||||
| HSC 3057 | I, R, A | ||||
| HSC 3502 | I, R | I | |||
| HSC 3661 | I, R | ||||
| OTH 3416 | 1, R | ||||
| PHC 4101 | I, R | I, R | |||
| Capstone Exam | A | A | A | A | A |
Office of the University Registrar
Division of Enrollment Management
1478 Union Road
S107L Criser Hall - PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000
Phone: 352.392.2244; Fax: 352.846.1126