Health Sciences, B.S.

• Specialized Pathways: Ideal for premedicine, pre-PA, pre-PT/OT, and other preprofessional paths, or for those interested in clinical health informatics or health data management. 
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers medical sciences, anatomy, physiology, research methods, health care management, and technology, providing a well-rounded education that prepares you for the complexities of the health care industry.
• Discover your Passion: Gain a solid scientific foundation that opens doors to early career opportunities or advanced graduate studies, equipping you for success in the dynamic health care landscape. 

• Expert Faculty: Learn from a team of experienced professionals and researchers who bring real-world expertise to the classroom. Our faculty members are dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, offering personalized mentorship and career advice to help you thrive in the health care industry. 
• Innovative Technology: Experience state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms where you work with the latest healthcare technology systems. Through hands-on projects and real-world case studies, you’ll develop practical skills that enhance patient care and streamline health care operations, ensuring you make an immediate impact in your professional career. 
• Health Information and Data Analysis in Health Care Education: Our courses build essential skills in data analysis, IT integration, and health care law, equipping all students for successful careers in health care. For those intrigued by health information, our courses offer an in-depth exploration of health care data, clinical coding, revenue-cycle management, and other key industry competencies. 

Accelerated Undergraduate to Graduate Options

• Health Sciences, B.S. to Juris Doctorate (Law) 
• Health Sciences, B.S. to M.S. in Health Data Science 
• Health Sciences, B.S. to Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.)

Curriculum Overview

Join us at Saint Louis University and embark on a journey to transform health care for the better. We understand the importance of adapting to the changing needs of the health care industry. Our flexible curriculum, experienced faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities prepare you for success in today's dynamic health care landscape.

Our curriculum offers the ability to tailor your course roadmap to your career aspirations. SLU's health sciences curriculum allows for diverse preparation options, such as premedicine, pre-PA, pre-PT/OT, predental, preoptometry, health information management, and other health-related fields.

Careers

A degree in health sciences prepares you for medical school, professional graduate programs or other post-baccalaureate studies.
Students are also equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in career opportunities as:

• Health care coordinators
• Case managers
• Health services managers
• Health data analysis
• Privacy officers
• Corporate wellness administrator
• Medicolegal death investigator
• Patient advocate/patient navigator
• Health literacy educator
• Many other rewarding careers

These job opportunities are in various settings, including:

• Hospitals and integrated delivery systems
• Medical service organization
• Physician-management organization
• Consulting firms
• Technology and information system companies
• Health Insurance companies,
• Federal, state, and local health agencies
• Long-term care facilities and many others

Graduates of our program pursue diverse career paths, and with growing demand in the health care industry, your opportunities are endless.

Admission Requirements

Freshman Applicants

Solid academic performance in college preparatory coursework is a primary consideration when we review your freshman application.  

Admission criteria include:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 or greater on a 4.00 scale
• Saint Louis University has moved to a test-optional admission process for all undergraduate programs. Applicants may submit standardized test scores, but those who choose not to will not be disadvantaged in any way in the admission process.

Transfer Applicants

The minimum college transfer GPA is 2.70/4.00.

International Applicants

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students, along with the following:

• You must demonstrate English language proficiency.
• Proof of financial support must include:
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding your time at Saint Louis University.
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of your study at the University.
• Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:

• Scholarships: Awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need. In addition to SLU scholarships, the Doisy College of Health Sciences offers scholarships to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.
• Financial Aid: Provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.

For priority consideration of merit-based scholarships, applicants should apply for admission by Dec. 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Feb. 1.

For more information, visit the Office of Student Financial Services.