Bachelor of Health Sciences

What You'll Learn

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) program prepares you for a variety of careers focused on improving health and wellness.

You'll study topics such as:

  • Health policy
  • Health and wellness
  • Community and population health
  • Program planning and development
  • Human behavior and health
  • Physical, biological, and social factors that influence health

The curriculum combines science, public health, and community-based learning to help you understand how health affects individuals and populations. 

Hands-On Learning

Learning goes beyond the classroom.

Throughout the program, you'll gain real-world experience through:

  • Service-learning opportunities
  • Volunteer experiences
  • A senior internship

These experiences allow you to apply what you learn in class while working with organizations and communities that promote health and wellness.

Minors

There are two minors offered by SoNHS available for students, as well as many more offered by UMKC:

Minor in Health Sciences 

 Minor in Exercise Science

All Minors

Career Opportunities

A Bachelor of Health Sciences degree can prepare you for careers focused on health promotion, community health, wellness, and behavior change.

Graduates may work in:

  • Government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Community health centers
  • Corporate wellness programs
  • Health promotion organizations

Potential Career Paths

  • Community Health Educator
  • Wellness Coordinator
  • Nutrition Educator
  • Patient Advocate
  • Social Services Case Manager
  • Hospital Community Outreach manager
  • Community Relations Coordinator
  • Exercise Specialist
  • Emergency Management Coordinator
  • Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Nonprofit Administrator

To learn more about these careers, including job duties, salary information, and employment outlook, visit O*NET Online.

Prepare for Graduate School

The BHS degree also provides excellent preparation for graduate and professional programs in healthcare.

Students often use this degree as a pathway to careers in:

  • Allied health professions
  • Public health
  • Dietetics
  • Chiropractic care
  • Other healthcare fields

Because admission requirements vary by program and school, it's important to research your options early and work with an academic advisor to plan your coursework.

Graduate Programs to Consider

BHS graduate may pursue advanced degree in:

  • Chiropractic
  • Dentistry*
  • Medicine*
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • Pharmacy*
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant*
  • Speech-Language Pathology

*Offered at UMKC

Additional Resources

 Health Sciences Virtual Campus Tour   

Internships   

Preparation for Grad School Programs

 

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