Health Sciences (B.S.H.S.)

Bachelor of Science
Major in Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Texas State University is designed for students seeking a versatile and impactful career in the health care field. This interdisciplinary program offers a strong foundation in health science, public health, and health care administration, while allowing students to choose from multiple concentration areas tailored to their career goals. Program highlights include flexible course options for pre-professional pathways, opportunities for undergraduate research, and hands-on experience through internships and service learning. With guidance from experienced faculty and access to state-of-the-art resources, students graduate prepared for roles in health care management, public health, clinical settings, or graduate and professional schools. At Texas State, you'll gain the skills and support needed to thrive in today’s evolving health care landscape.

Course Rotations

FRESHMAN - First semesterOFFEREDFRESHMAN - Second semesterOFFERED
ENG 1310Fall / SpringENG 1320Fall / Spring
MATH 1315 or 1319*Fall / SpringPSY 1300*Fall / Spring
BIO 1330*Fall / SpringPHIL 1320Fall / Spring
POSI 2310FallPOSI 2320Spring
US 1100Fall / SpringCHEM 1341*Fall / Spring / Online ACD**
HS 1310*Fall
SOPHOMORE - First semesterOFFEREDSOPHOMORE - Second semesterOFFERED
MU 2313Fall / SpringHIST 1320Fall / Spring
ISAN 1323FallENG 2310 or 2320Fall / Spring
HIM 2360FallHIM 3301 or HS 3331*Fall / Online
HIST 1310Fall / SpringNUTR 2360Online
COMM 1310Fall / SpringPrescribed ElectiveFall / Spring
JUNIOR - First semesterOFFEREDJUNIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
HA 3324OnlineHS 3350SM
PSY 3300Fall / SpringSupport CourseFall / Spring
Support CourseFall / SpringMinor***Fall / Spring
Minor***Fall / SpringMinor***Fall / Spring
Minor***Fall / SpringPrescribed ElectiveFall / Spring
SENIOR - First semesterOFFEREDSENIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
HS 4379OnlineHS 4315SM
Support CourseFall / SpringHIM 4331Fall
Prescribed ElectiveFall / SpringPrescribed ElectiveFall / Spring
PSY 2301 or SOCI 3307Spring / OnlineMinor***Fall / Spring
Minor***Fall / SpringSupport CourseFall / Spring

☆ Explore Health Sciences

BSHS offers flexible paths in a fast-growing field—1.9M jobs/year by 2033. Tailor courses to fit clinical or non-clinical goals.

What jobs can you pursue with a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences?

  • Health Care Administrator
  • Health Educator
  • Public Health Specialist
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Radiologic Technologist

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