Health Sciences
Become marketable to employers and prepare yourself for challenging coursework after college with a B.S. in Health Sciences.
Health Sciences Program Highlights
Program
Health Sciences B.S.
1–2 Years
Average time to complete
Delivery
On Campus
Earn a B.S. in Health Sciences from GCU
Learn to use and apply the knowledge related to health-care professions by studying health sciences at Georgian Court University. By graduation, you’ll be a pro in human anatomy and physiology, health-care systems and insurance products, and clinical processes. You’ll also develop skills that will take you far in your health-care career and beyond, including effective communication and research. And, of course, you’ll enjoy plenty of opportunity for hands-on learning via internships, clinical experiences, and more.
Why you should pursue a Health Sciences degree from GCU
Marketable to Employers
The health sciences degree at GCU will set you up with a variety of health-care-related skills that employers will find attractive. Graduates will be ready to achieve in medical imaging, clinical laboratory science, genetic counseling, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and much more.
Real-World Experience
GCU partners with Hackensack Meridian Health for internships and other experiences where you will learn from working professionals. Practical work in the field, combined with what you learn on campus, prepares you for rigorous training—and career success—after you leave GCU.
Mercy Core Values
We are devoted to our core values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service, which are woven through each course and every aspect of our educational experience. At GCU, students, faculty, and staff see themselves as something bigger than themselves, recognizing their ability and responsibility to change the world as individuals and as a community.
Why GCU?
Georgian Court University is synonymous with possibility. Our education—which revolves around a broad liberal arts education, plenty of hands-on learning opportunities, and a tight-knit community—expands what’s possible in your life. All of this combined with more than $17 million in financial aid annually helps GCU to be recognized as a vehicle for social mobility.
Our Partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health
GCU partners with Hackensack Meridian Health for internships and other experiences where you’ll learn from working professionals. Practical work in the field combined with what you learn on campus, prepares you for rigorous training and career success after you leave GCU.
The GCU Health Sciences Experience
To earn a health sciences degree from Georgian Court University, you must complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements. Explore the degree requirements below, along with information on faculty and programs related to health sciences.
B.S. in Health Sciences Curriculum
The B.S. in Health Sciences program is intended for students interested in professional careers in health care requiring certification and/or training beyond a bachelor’s degree. Graduates of this program would be prepared for many possible careers with additional certification/ professional training, such as medical imaging specialist, clinical laboratory scientist, genetic counselor, physical therapist, occupational therapist, doctor (M.D. or D.O.), physician assistant, dentist, optometrist, or podiatrist. Prerequisites for these programs are met by the B.S. in Health Sciences major requirements and appropriate courses from the elective options.
Occupational/technical credits from a health-related A.A.S. program may transfer as general electives for transfer students majoring in GCU’s Health Sciences or Health Profession Studies programs.
To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (69 credits): | ||
| HRP111 | Introduction to Health Science | 3.0 |
| HRP200 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
| HRP/NU351 | Health Policy | 3.0 |
| HRP404 | Internship in Health Care | 3.0 |
| HRP444 | Capstone in Health Science | 1.0 |
| BI121 | Cellular Organiz., Energetics & Function | 4.0 |
| BI204 | Genetics & Evolution | 4.0 |
| BI213 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4.0 |
| BI214 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4.0 |
| CH113 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CH114 | General Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| MA103 | Introduction to Statistical Thinking | 3.0 |
| or BI203 | Experimental Design & Statistics | |
| MA110 | Precalculus | 3.0 |
| PH115 | College Physics I | 4.0 |
| PH116 | College Physics II | 4.0 |
| PL354 | Bioethics | 3.0 |
| PS111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| SO101 | Principles of Sociology | 3.0 |
| SP101 | Elementary Spanish I | 3.0 |
| or SP105 | Beginning Everyday Spanish I | |
| or SP107 | Spanish for Specialized Work Settings | |
| SW295 | CommunicationSkillsSocialWork | 3.0 |
| or BU242 | Managerial Communications | |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
ES470 | Research Methods in Exercise & Sport | |
PS232 | Intro to Stats for the Beh Sciences | |
SW310 | Methods of Social Work Research | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12.0 | |
BI111 | Life: Human Biology | |
BI219 | Microbiology | |
BI/NU/ES275 | Pathophysiology | |
BI419 | Advanced Microbiology | |
BI420 | WI:Medical Microbiology | |
BI437/CH311 | Biochemistry I | |
BI438/CH312 | Biochemistry II | |
CH223 | Organic Chemistry I | |
CH224 | Organic Chemistry II | |
ES220 | Introduction to Nutrition | |
GP316 | Physiology of Development & Aging | |
IH210 | Integrative Self-Care Planning | |
IH320 | Integrative Healing Methods | |
PS221 | Child & Adolescent Development | |
PS224 | Adult Development | |
PS281 | Introduction to Addictions & Recovery | |
PS282 | Foundations of Addictions Treatment | |
SW203 | Introduction to Social Welfare | |
SW240 | Addictions | |
| Pre-Dental Track: | ||
| HS electives include CH223 and CH224 | ||
| Pre-Medical Track: | ||
| HS electives include CH223, CH224, and BI437/CH311 | ||
| Pre-Physician Assistant Track: | ||
| HS electives include ES220 and Microbiology (200-level and above) | ||
| Total Credits | 81.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Department of Integrative Health & Exercise Science Faculty
Joshua Burns, N.D., D.C.
Assistant Professor of Integrative Health
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Jeffries Hall Room 144
jburns@georgian.edu
732-987-2462
Vincent C.W. Chen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Exercise Science
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Wellness Center (529)
vchen@georgian.edu
732-987-2494
Sachiko Komagata, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Integrative Health
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Wellness Center (527)
skomagata@georgian.edu
732-987-2663
Michael Wortley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness at GCU
Wellness Center (529)
mwortley@georgian.edu
732-987-2475
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The health science major at GCU can expand what’s possible for you in your career.
After graduation, you’ll be ready for a career as a medical imaging specialist, clinical laboratory scientist, genetic counselor, physical therapist, occupational therapist, doctor (M.D. or D.O.), physician assistant, dentist, optometrist, podiatrist… the list goes on and on. Plus, all GCU students enjoy access to Career Services, which provides you with the tools you need to choose a career path and achieve your dreams.
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