Details: Health Science, Major, CHP

MajorHealth Science

Wichita State University's Bachelor of Science (BS) in health science is a pre-professional degree program designed to prepare students for admission to a range of clinical programs, including physical therapy, physician associate, occupational therapy and medical school. Our departmental courses offer a significant competitive advantage by integrating knowledge of health care systems into your professional training as a clinical health care provider.

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Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the College of Health Professions, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

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Admission requirements

Inside the Program

HEALTH students helped implement the Tobacco Free Campus Ambassador program.

Student group works to improve public health during the pandemic

Public health science students collaborated with campus organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senior capstone students worked with Student Health Services during the fall semester on mitigation strategies. In the spring, students created a WSU Partner Point of Delivery (POD) plan for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to students and faculty, and developed peer-to-peer multilingual vaccine information videos.

Students celebrate National Public Health Week annually by volunteering in the community and displaying health educational materials around campus.

Curriculum

The curriculum offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary education that includes foundational courses in natural and social sciences, along with practical training in aging studies, public health, and healthcare management. Within the Scientific Foundations Division of the College of Health Professions, you gain essential knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for shaping the future of clinical healthcare providers. This unique blend of scientific and healthcare coursework equips you for diverse professional opportunities and advanced degree programs.

A departmental honors track is also available for this major.

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Careers

Graduates pursue professional or graduate degrees in fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, medical laboratory science, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, optometry, dentistry, medicine, and other clinical health professions.

Explore how Health Science alumni are contributing to the field every day.

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