This master’s degree is designed to serve students preparing for a professional program in health sciences. Coursework is offered via a cohort model, with student groups beginning each summer. Program requirements may be completed in one year, allowing for students to be eligible to apply or re-apply to their desired professional program. Through the program, students will increase competitiveness in the professional school application process by proving their academic abilities and strengthening their science foundation. Graduates of this program are equipped to demonstrate tangible success with an intensive health sciences curriculum.

The M.S. in Health Sciences is a fully online graduate degree that prepares students for a professional program in health sciences. This 30-credit-hour, non-thesis degree may be completed in one year, allowing for students to be eligible to apply or re-apply to their desired professional program. Health Sciences graduates are equipped to demonstrate tangible success with an intensive health sciences curriculum.

Core courses in biology pair with interdisciplinary elective options to provide the necessary foundation for future professional and academic success. The program is offered via a cohort model, with student groups beginning each summer.

Completed introductory course work in each of the following areas:
General Biology (2 semesters)
General Chemistry (2 semesters)
Anatomy and Physiology (2 semesters)
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Statistics or Biostatistics
Microbiology
Medical Terminology (recommended)

Core courses in biology will provide the necessary foundation for professional school success. Students will select elective coursework from a variety of academic disciplines based on their professional and academic goals.

Other career options for students completing this program include (but are not limited to) teaching health sciences at high school or community college, biomedical research and other laboratory positions, and medical device and pharmaceutical sales.

1. Admission requirements set forth by the Office of Graduate Studies
2. Completed introductory course work in each of the following areas:
   • General Biology (2 semesters)
   • General Chemistry (2 semesters)
   • Anatomy and Physiology (2 semesters)
   • Organic Chemistry
   • Physics
   • Statistics or Biostatistics
   • Microbiology
   • Medical Terminology (recommended)
3. Undergraduate GPA at least 3.0 in prerequisite courses.*
4. Letter of intent that describes the applicant’s interests, goals, and plan for obtaining an M.S. in Health Sciences degree.

*In lieu of meeting the GPA requirements, professional school admission exam scores may be submitted for consideration by the admissions committee.

Tuition-$13,000 for 1 year