Health Science, BS
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science prepares students for entry-level roles in healthcare-related occupations and careers. It also allows them to continue their education in fields such as dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant studies. Additionally, the program provides a customizable bachelor-level degree option in health for those who are not accepted into the competitive and limited healthcare cohort programs at the university and allows for pathway development opportunities with other institutions.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 37 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 3 |
| or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | |
| or MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning QL | |
| or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | |
| or STAT 1040 | Introduction to Statistics QL | |
| or STAT 1045 | Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL | |
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Complete one of the following American Institution courses: | 3 | |
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I BB | 4 |
| CHEM 1210 | Principles of Chemistry I PP | 4 |
| or CHEM 1110 | Elementary Chemistry for the Health Sciences PP | |
| Third Science (please see an advisor for recommended courses) | 3 | |
| Fine Art Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (COMM 1020 highly recommended) | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective (PSY 1010 highly recommended) | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 19 Credits | |
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ZOOL 2320 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| ZOOL 2325 | Human Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
| ZOOL 2420 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| ZOOL 2425 | Human Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| MICR 2060 | Microbiology for Health Professions BB | 3 |
| MICR 2065 | Microbiology for Health Professions Laboratory | 1 |
| HLSC 4840 | Healthcare Law WE | 3 |
| HLTH 4300 | Health Ethics WE | 3 |
| Discipline Electives | 20 Credits | |
| Complete 20 credits of the following health-related courses | 20 | |
| Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory (1) | ||
| College Physics I Lab (1) | ||
| College Biology II (3) | ||
| College Biology II Laboratory (1) | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II PP (undefined) | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory (1) | ||
| Organic Chemistry I (4) | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) | ||
| Organic Chemistry II (4) | ||
| Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1) | ||
| Biological Chemistry (3) | ||
| College Physics II PP (undefined) | ||
| College Physics II Lab (1) | ||
| Cell Biology and Cell Biology Laboratory (4) | ||
| Genetics (3) | ||
SOC 1010 | (3) | |
| Principles of Statistics QL (4) | ||
| Trigonometry QL (3) | ||
| Calculus I QL (4) | ||
| Pathophysiology (4) | ||
| Advanced Anatomy (4) | ||
| Social Cultural Anthropology SS GI (3) | ||
| Any course with the following health-related prefix: NURS, DENT, RESP, NUTR, HLSC, HLTH, HCA, PSY, ESEC, or any health-related department approved course. | ||
| General Electives | 44 Credits | |
| Complete 44 credits of electives. Must have 40 upper-division electives for graduation. Please work with an advisor to ensure you meet this requirement. | 44 | |
Graduation Reqirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
- Residence Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UVU with 10 of those in the last 45 earned -- except where articulation agreements have been made.
- An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- All courses must be completed with a C- or higher.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I BB | 4 |
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| QL Math | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| ZOOL 2320 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| ZOOL 2325 | Human Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1210 or CHEM 1110 | Principles of Chemistry I PP or Elementary Chemistry for the Health Sciences PP | 4 |
| Health -Related Elective CHEM 1215 should be chosen if CHEM 1210 taken. | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| COMM 1020 | Public Speaking HH (recommended) | 3 |
| ZOOL 2420 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| ZOOL 2425 | Human Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology SS (recommended) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MICR 2060 | Microbiology for Health Professions BB | 3 |
| MICR 2065 | Microbiology for Health Professions Laboratory | 1 |
| Third Science | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Health Related Elective | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| HLSC 4840 | Healthcare Law WE | 3 |
| Health-Related Elective | 4 | |
| Elective Requirement | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| HLTH 4300 | Health Ethics WE | 3 |
| Elective Requirement | 9 | |
| Health-Related Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| Elective Requirement | 12 | |
| Health-Related Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| Elective Requirement | 14 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Synthesize interdisciplinary concepts in health professions, biological sciences, and public health.
- Evaluate scientific health information through critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Utilize communication, collaboration, and creativity skills in healthcare settings.
- Examine ethical and legal dilemmas and challenges in healthcare settings.