Be a Health Science Major at Hodges U

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Health Sciences is an ideal bachelor’s degree path for graduates from any AA or AS degree, such as in PTA, Nursing, or Dental Hygiene .

Receive personalized attention that helps you choose electives that lay a foundation for graduate school for careers such as physicians, physician assistants, therapists, medical scientists, and more.
Choose our health sciences degree as an ideal path for careers in healthcare positions such as wellness, health service management, administrative/clerical, communications, or health education.
Develop knowledge in critical thinking, planning, organization, collaboration, and computer/writing skills in our modern labs.

Learn in our newly renovated Health Sciences Building, where you will have the opportunity to network and mentor with fellow students preparing you to work in collaborative environments.
Gain in-depth skills in stimulating lab environments where you will have the opportunity to transform bacteria to make it glow, extract DNA from fungi, and even test your own DNA.
Acquire experience in how to perform analysis on DNA using lab equipment found in the workplace such as DNA extraction columns, centrifuges, electrophoresis instruments, and PCR machines.
Receive training in chemistry classes about potential uses of household chemicals.
Discover the sources of energy in food, and how the body processes this energy.
Develop skills in the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Train on how to follow sterile techniques (avoid/protect from contaminations) and explore the prevalence of microorganisms (bacteria and mold) through interactive microbiology labs.
Hodges University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

According to O*NET, Health Education Specialists in Florida earned $49,080 on average in 2022
The demand for Health Education Specialists in Florida is expected to grow by 14% by 2030

Receive introductory education in healthcare for entry-level careers or to pursue your BS in Health Sciences.

Complete the core curriculum and have the flexibility to choose science and general electives to match the requirements of the professional career and/or school of your choice.
Gain basic education in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology, and Microbiology.
Complete courses and acquire knowledge required to apply into our limited enrollment AS in PTA, BS in Nursing, or Health Sciences programs.
Learn in our newly renovated Health Sciences Building, where opportunities to develop networking and mentorship with fellow students may help you succeed in your future career.