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Health Sciences Major

Explore interdisciplinary health studies that will help you contribute in the healthcare space.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Sciences

Are you interested in health care and want to make a difference in the world?

With a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences major, the opportunities are endless. The BSHS program at MVNU is designed for the individual who desires a career in a healthcare-related service area.

For a student still determining the healthcare field they want to pursue, MVNU’s interdisciplinary major provides diverse opportunities to explore many different healthcare arenas. Students planning to pursue a particular healthcare profession requiring graduate school can gain a solid foundation for their graduate program and complete prerequisite coursework required for graduate school applications.

Areas of concentration include natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences, and business. Advisors work with individual students to customize remaining coursework for their major, based on healthcare areas in which they are most interested. Senior BSHS students participate in a hands-on practicum experience with community partners.

Health Sciences Curriculum

Health Sciences is a very versatile major, leaving majors with multiple options for additional areas of study. The following lists demonstrate additional fields students have chosen to add to their Health Sciences major:

Double Majors:

Health Sciences + Psychology

Health Sciences + Exercise Sciences

Health Sciences + Math

Health Sciences + Business Administration

Health Sciences + Environmental Science

Health Sciences + Marketing

 

Minors:

Psychology

Business Administration

Business Management

Sports Management

Criminal Justice

Christian Ministries

Exercise Science

 

Pathways:

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Physician Assistant

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Chiropractor

Faith & learning at MVNU

At MVNU, our Christian faith is at the core of everything we do. Whether it’s opening class with prayer, diving into Scripture, or examining real-world moral and ethical challenges, we’re committed to shaping students who live out their faith with purpose. Here, you won’t just learn — you’ll be transformed.

Travel

Our travel and study afar programs are more than just an opportunity to see the world — they’re a chance to grow in your faith while experiencing new cultures. Whether you’re serving in communities across the U.S. or learning abroad, each journey is designed to broaden your perspective, deepen your compassion, and equip you to live out your callings in a global context — all while adding valuable experience to your résumé.

Service Learning:
  • Belize
  • Swaziland
  • Haiti
  • Croatia, Austria & Hungary
  • Italy
  • Spain, Portugal & France
  • Greater Columbus Area
  • Orlando
  • San Francisco
  • New Orleans
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Guyana
  • Guatemala

Scholarships for Health Sciences Majors

Need a little help with finances? We’ve got you covered. Explore scholarships, grants, and other resources to help you pay for your education.

MVNU has many endowed scholarships available for students of a wide variety of backgrounds and majors.

Careers

MVNU students with a BSHS receive preparation for careers in many areas, such as:

COMMUNITIES

Become a community health worker, a community organizer, or a non-profit leader

TECHNICAL ROLES

Get into health informatics or other health care technical occupations.

PATIENT CARE

Become a patient care advocate, research associate, long-term care specialist, or health educator in a healthcare environment.

CORPORATE

Serve in health insurance companies, healthcare management, pharmaceutical, or medical sales capacities.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Inform public health policy with accurate facts, data, and research.

Professional graduate programs BSHS graduates have pursued Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Healthcare Administration, Athletic Training, and more. Graduates of the BSHS program will find widespread local, national, and global opportunities.

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Meet the Faculty

Learn from faculty members who know how to balance theory and practical application for a relevant, empowering, Christ-centered learning experience.

Hunter Hall

Hunter Hall, home of MVNU's School of Nursing and Health Sciences. It is located in downtown Mount Vernon, just minutes away from campus.

Our state-of-the-art 32,000 square-foot Nursing Skills Lab, including three simulation-observation rooms, high-fidelity human patient simulators, and two large skills laboratories, provides students with the high-end technology they need to learn about their field in minute detail

Throughout your time in our program, you will participate in over 620 hours of clinicals. We are devoted to making sure you have ample experience that will allow you to enter into your career with ease and confidence in your abilities.

Learn from faculty members who know how to balance theory and practical application for a relevant, empowering, Christ-centered learning experience.

Happy Bean is located right inside Hunter Hall. This charming little shop is the perfect place to study or hang out with friends over a cup of exquisite coffee and a delectable local-made pastry. There is also a Happy Bean location on campus in Thorne Library!

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