Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Purpose

This Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program is designed for students who have an interest in healthcare roles that provide managerial, educational, and/or clinical expert direction The program further stimulates professional development and advancement toward graduate education.

Moreover, the degree is available as both a traditional four-year degree program and a completion degree program. The completion degree program is designed for students who have an earned Associate Degree and seek to advance their education. Students may transfer up to 90 credits towards lower division general education requirements.

Program of Study

This baccalaureate degree includes coursework in professional practice, medical law and ethics, public health, evidence-based practice, and public policy. Students may individualize the program by concentrating their learning with an undergraduate certificate or embedded courses in a specific focus area. The program is offered 100% online and students may pursue their education on a part-time or full-time basis. 

Work Integrated Learning Experience

The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) option allows students to complete selected Health Sciences core courses in a supervised educational work setting related to the student's interests or desired future healthcare career. Eligibility for WIL learning courses requires the student to have completed 60 credits and have a minimum GPA. Interested students should contact the Health Sciences Program Chair and the Office of Work Integrated Learning Specialist at least one (1) semester prior to the start of a WIL assignment. If you are interested in a WIL opportunity, please contact HSC Chair: Dr. Angela Herman (angela.j.herman@wilmu.edu)

Program Competencies

In addition to achieving the Wilmington University undergraduate graduation competencies, graduates in the Health Sciences program are expected to achieve the following competencies:

1. Use critical thinking strategies including reasoning, problem solving, and evaluation, as a basis for identifying and addressing issues within the health sciences profession. 

2. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication. 

3. Access, use, and evaluate evidence-based information effectively and appropriately. Use technology to effectively locate and communicate information. 

4. Synthesize and apply knowledge and skills from the humanities and sciences as a foundation for evidenced-based practice for the health sciences profession. 

5. Demonstrate commitment to self-directed lifelong learning to promote personal and professional development. 

6. Integrate legal and ethical principles into professional practice and decision-making. 

7. Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to cultural competencies in healthcare delivery. 

8. Demonstrate an understanding of policy and public health principles that enact to shape healthcare.

9. Appraise research and integrate findings into healthcare practice. 

10. Evaluate and formulate strategies for healthcare education planning and assessment as well as learner-centered teaching. 

11. Exhibit leadership qualities and collaborative behavior in preparation to lead effectively in the inter-professional healthcare role. 

Program Policies

Students are responsible for following all College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences policies, and procedures, which can be found in the HSC Student Handbook.
It is mandatory that all health sciences students complete a background check, drug screen, and submit a completed immunization record during HSC 303. Details are provided in the program handbook available through the Health Sciences Student Program site. Please be advised there is a one-time outside vendor fee required to complete the mandatory credentialing. This one-time fee is the responsibility of the students. Previous screening results will not be accepted.

Minimum Grade Policy

The College of Health Professions sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students receiving a grade lower than "C-" in any required core course must retake that course.