Health Science, B.S.
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 3.0 GPA. A student who has a GPA lower than the minimum requirements will be required to change their major.
124 MINIMUM HOURS
36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS
31 HOURS AT UMHB
Degree Requirements
Academic Core –57 hours
see Bachelor of Science Academic Core
Students with a 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-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 3.0.
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 3.0.
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 3.0.
Required Support Courses