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Integrated Health Sciences

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The Integrated Health Sciences major equips students with essential knowledge and skills in biological, behavioral, and nutritional sciences to foster healthy lifestyles and overall well-being. The major is designed for those pursuing careers in health sciences or advanced studies in fields such as Occupational Therapy, accelerated Nursing, or Public Health. The Integrated Health Sciences major features a comprehensive curriculum complemented by a variety of elective courses. This structure allows students to pursue a minor of their choice or tailor their coursework to match their career goals and further educational aspirations.

The Integrated Health Sciences major also offers a Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration as part of a 3+3 program with Thomas Jefferson University, resulting in both a BS in Integrated Health Sciences from 91原创 and a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) from Thomas Jefferson University (TJU). Students in the Integrated Health Sciences major may apply to the OTD program at Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) after completion of the 3rd semester of the BS in Integrated Health Sciences at 91原创. If accepted into the TJU OTD program, students will be admitted into the BS in Integrated Health Sciences - Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration at 91原创.

Those seeking a traditional undergraduate experience may choose to apply for reserved seats in Widener University鈥檚 Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program. Students applying through this pathway receive expedited application review, an automatic invitation to interview, and preferential consideration for admission.

AREAS OF ST91原创Y

  • Biology, Chemistry
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Nutrition
  • Health Behavior Science

CAREER OPTIONS

  • Health and Wellness industry
  • Community or Public Health
  • Medical Sales
  • Clinical Research Coordination
  • Health Education

GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Public Health
  • Accelerated Nursing
  • Health/Clinical Psychology
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Social Work

What鈥檚 special about this program?

The Integrated Health Sciences major is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in the听health sciences and healthcare. Students have numerous opportunities to engage with听research, healthcare- or clinically-related experiential learning and volunteer opportunities in a听variety of settings. This major includes 27 elective credits to allow students to combine听coursework in biological, behavioral and nutritional sciences with other academic areas of听interest such as public health, exercise science, psychology, communication, and leadership.听Students interested in pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy may apply to the 3+3听Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program at Thomas Jefferson University. Those seeking a traditional undergraduate experience may apply for reserved seats in Widener University's Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program.

Get Involved

Nutrition and Disabilities Club

Healthy HENS

Student Wellness & Health Promotion

Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society

Lori鈥檚 Hands

Occupational Therapy Club

Women in Healthcare

Yes U Can

Sample curriculum

CHEM103/133

General Chemistry I with Lab

BISC207

Introductory Biology

ENGL110

First Year Writing

MATH115

Pre-Calculus or higher

HBNS200听

Nutrition Concepts

UNIV101

First Year Experience

HBNS155

Personal Health Management: An Approach for a Lifetime

MMSC200

Language of Medicine

PSYC100

General Psychology

SOCI201

Introduction to Sociology

KAAP309

Human Anatomy & Physiology I

STAT200

Basic Statistical Practice

HDFS201

Lifespan Development

PSYC334

Principles of Psychopathology

KAAP310

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

HBNS332

Health Behavior Theory and Models

HBNS305

Nutrition in the Lifespan

HBNS390听

OR

HBNS326

Research Methods in Nutrition

OR

Research Methods and Statistics for Behavioral Science

HLTH241

OR

PHIL241

OR

PHIL444

Ethical Aspects of Healthcare

OR

Ethical Issues in Healthcare

OR

Medical Ethics

Breadth Requirement - Multicultural/History & Cultural Change

BISC208

OR

CHEM104/134

OR

PHYS201/221

Elem. Human Physiology

HBNS342

Adapted Physical Activity

HBNS362

Professional Skills Seminar

HBNS435听

OR

HBNS310

Physical Activity and Behavior

OR

Nutrition and Activity

HBNS430

Behavior Change Strategies and Tactics

HBNS335

OR

HBNS201

Health and Aging

OR听

Food Concepts

HLTH215

OR听

HBNS421

Healthcare Communications

OR

Health and Nutrition Assessment

2nd English Course
Culture, Race, Social Justice Course
Free Elective
HBNS300/400

Course in Nutrition

HBNS300/400

Course in Health Behavior Science

Free Electives

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