The B.S. in Health Science is for students that desire to pursue a doctorate in Physical Therapy, a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, a graduate degree in Physician Assistant, other graduate degrees in health professions or other closely related health science professions. Coursework will cover an in-depth core of anatomy, exercise physiology, rehabilitation practices, biomechanics and human movement science courses. Each student will choose a concentration in either Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy in order to complete the various per-requisites for graduate schools in Texas. Students may declare as a Health Science major at any time if they have completed less than 60 hours of course work. Following the completion of 60 hours, a Health Science major is required to maintain a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA. A student who has a GPA lower than the minimum requirements will be required to change their major.
Degree Requirements
Academic Core –57 hours
see Bachelor of Science Academic Core
Students with a Pre-Med, Pre-PT or Pre-PA concentration may choose between
PSYC 2311 or 3315 to fulfill the Global Issues requirement.
Students with a Pre-OT concentration must take both
PSYC 2311 and 3315. One of these will fulfill the Global Issues requirement and the other is required for the Pre-OT concentration.
B.S. Health Science Core- 25 hours
12 hours (6 upper level) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
Pre-Med Concentration
Grades of "C" or better are required in all courses in the Pre-Med major (including required support courses and required courses from other departments.) Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Pre-OT Concentration
Grades of "C" or better are required in all courses in the Pre-Occupational Therapy major (including required support courses and required courses from other departments.) Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Pre-PA Concentration
Grades of "C" or better are required in all courses in the Pre-Physician Assistant major (including required support courses and required courses from other departments.) Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Pre-PT Concentration
Grades of "C" or better are required in all courses in the Pre-Physical Therapy major (including required support courses and required courses from other departments.) Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Required Support Courses