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Biomedical Campus

Clinical Preparation

Health Science at WSU prepares you for clinical programs like Nursing, PT, PA, Medicine, and more:

  • Hands-on anatomy & simulation labs
  • Research + leadership opportunities
  • Pre-health clubs & HOSA
  • Dual advising support
  • New biomedical campus (2027)
  • Pathway to WSU Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Why It Matters: You’ll earn prerequisites, gain real-world experience, and stand out in graduate or clinical program applications

   

Learn more about the Pathway

 

Health Science Career Pathways

Start with your BSHS degree at WSU → Choose your next step → Grow into your healthcare career

“This program helped me learn about different healthcare careers and pushed me to really do my best as I got ready for my next program. I was able to take classes that counted as prerequisites for clinical programs, which helped me stay on track and feel prepared. Overall, it gave me confidence, experience, and a better idea of where I want to go in healthcare." - Jake T. , Fall '24

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Step 1: Core Training

 - Strong science foundation
 - Clinical prerequisites 
 - Hands-on lab & research 
 - Critical thinking & communication 

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Step 2: Explore Careers

 - Nursing Assistant
 - Physical Therapy Aide
 - Medical Assistant
 - Medical Scribe
 - Phlebotomy Technician

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Step 3: Advancement

 - Licensed clinician
 - Program or clinical coordinator
 - Healthcare leader
 - Community/public health leader

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Step 4: Career Growth

 - Medical, PA, or PT programs → Clinical practice
 - MHA → Executive leadership
 - MA in Aging Studies → Long-term care & aging services
 - Specialized clinical certifications

What Our Alumni Love About BSHS
Maria '25 

Wichita State’s program gave me the foundational knowledge I rely on in my doctorate-level PT courses and the supportive faculty who helped me build lifelong relationships and collaboration skills.

 

Jacey '24 

My public health minor and research in PHS taught me how social and public health factors affect patient outcomes, helping me become a more empathetic physician associate.

Jason '21

The Health Sciences program gave me a strong foundation and was the perfect entry point for the medical path, helping me gain acceptance into the accelerated nursing program.

 

Xavier '22

The BSHS program gave me a strong academic foundation and hands-on experiences that matched my Occupational Therapy program prerequisites, while also building the knowledge and skills I needed to succeed at the next level.

 


Kickstart Your Healthcare Journey!

Curious about what your future could look like? Take the next steps today:

 

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