Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) is an interdisciplinary completion program focused on career and academic advancement for current practitioners as well as to deliver a well-rounded generalist curriculum by providing the skills, competencies, and values needed to advance and professionally contribute to the evolving health care industry.

B.S. Health Sciences Degree Program Specialty Tracks

The BSHS program includes four specialty tracks:

• Respiratory Therapy and Clinical Leadership
• Health Coaching and Human Performance
• Healthcare Management and Professional Services
• Clinical Science

The program's curriculum includes a central core of health science courses that will allow students from different health care disciplines the opportunity to work and collaborate as an interdisciplinary team. Specialty elective courses will focus on content designed to further expand the student's expertise in their chosen area of specialization.

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Career Opportunities

Driven by increased spending on healthcare services and legislative reforms, over the next decade, healthcare occupations are expected to add 2 million new jobs in the United States. This is the second-highest of any group. A bachelor's degree in health sciences prepares you for careers such as:

• Clinic Manager
• Health Educator
• Health Insurance Professional
• Health and Wellness Coach
• Hospital Manager
• Medical and Health Services Manager
• Medical Sales
• Personal Trainer
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Pharmacy Manager
• Rehabilitation Clinic Manager
• Respiratory Therapy Leader
• Secondary and Postsecondary Health Educator

The degree also can prepare students for graduate study in numerous healthcare specialties that require a minimum of a master's or doctoral degree.

Why Seminole State?

• Outstanding reputation: Seminole State has a proven track record of preparing healthcare graduates for success.
• Industry involvement: The program was developed with direct input from more than 50 Central Florida healthcare partners.
• Seamless transition: With your associate degree, you can easily transfer into the health sciences bachelor's degree.
• Dedicated faculty: Faculty are "scholar-practitioners" with industry experience as well as academic credentials. 
• Affordable tuition: Seminole State has significantly lower costs than Florida's universities.
• Flexible schedule: Classes are offered online for convenience. 

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