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Bachelor’s in Health Sciences Degree

Work toward a career helping others with a bachelor’s in Health Sciences

Health sciences professionals go into work every day ready to meet one of our most pressing health challenges — providing adequate healthcare to a growing and aging population. Graduates of UB’s BS in Health Sciences program work in healthcare centers, hospitals, health departments, private companies, and more. With a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, you’ll develop a deep understanding of biostatistics, research, and epidemiology.

What can you do with a bachelor’s in Health Sciences?

Below you’ll find more information about 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Health Sciences degree concentrations and potential careers:

Community Health Education track

This track prepares you for a career promoting and protecting the health of our most underserved communities. With a career in community health, you’ll provide health and disease prevention education through direct care and community outreach. Graduates from UB’s Community Health Education track go on to have rewarding careers providing patient care and influencing health policy.

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Exercise and Fitness track

In this program, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to create appropriate fitness programs for people of all ages. Graduates from UB’s Exercise and Fitness track go on to have rewarding careers as personal trainers, health educators, fitness instructors, physical therapy assistants, and more!

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Nutrition track

In this track, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the science behind nutrition. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to analyze people’s health choices and educate populations on the relationship between nutrition and health. Graduates of UB’s Nutrition track go on to have rewarding careers as nutritionists and dieticians in inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings.

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Pre-Occupational Therapy track

The Pre-Occupational Therapy (Pre-OT) concentration at 51ºÚÁÏÍø prepares you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to pursue advanced degrees in occupational therapy (OT) and make a meaningful difference in your patients’ lives.

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Pre-Physician Assistant track

When you pursue the Pre-Physician Assistant concentration, you develop the knowledge and skills necessary for applying to a Physician Assistant master’s program after graduation. Please note that completing this track does not automatically grant you admission to UB’s Physician Assistant program.

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Pre-Professional track

The Pre-Professional track prepares you to continue your education by obtaining your graduate degree in the field. In this program, you’ll understand and analyze the factors influencing people’s health. 51ºÚÁÏÍø offers several pathways for bachelor’s of Health Sciences graduates to continue their education as graduate students in the College of Health Sciences.

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Jumpstart your professional journey

We know you’re excited to start making a difference. That’s why our Health Sciences program offers two 4+1 pathways that allow you to earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as few as five years. By beginning graduate-level coursework as an undergraduate student, you can continue building momentum toward your academic and professional goals.

BS-MS in Public Health

When you choose a concentration in Community Health Education, you can start earning your master’s in Public Health (MPH) before you even graduate! Qualifying students can begin taking graduate-level Public Health classes during their senior year. After completing your remaining Health Sciences requirements, you will spend a fifth year achieving your MPH.

BS-MS in Human Nutrition

Through our Nutrition concentration, eligible students can pursue a 4+1 pathway in Human Nutrition — beginning graduate-level classes during their senior year before returning for a fifth year to complete their MS studies.

Is a BS in Health Sciences worth it?

A bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences can be a valuable step toward a variety of in-demand healthcare careers or advanced study. With a broad foundation in health, science, research, and wellness, the degree can prepare you to pursue opportunities across the healthcare field while giving you the flexibility to shape your education around your career goals.

Benefits of completing a Health Sciences degree

At UB, you can shape your Health Sciences education around your interests, goals, and plans for the future. You’ll have opportunities to:

• Build a strong foundation in health sciences through coursework in areas such as research, biostatistics, epidemiology, health, and wellness.
• Customize your education with a concentration aligned with your interests and career goals.
• Develop transferable skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving that can be applied across healthcare settings.
• Prepare for what comes next, whether you plan to enter the workforce or pursue graduate or professional education.

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Your future starts today!

• Apply online!
• Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis
• We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career

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