Bachelor of Science in Gesundheitswissenschaften (HS BS)

Gettysburg College confers a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Sciences. The major integrates a liberal arts foundation with biology, chemistry, physics, and other courses to cover a range of topics about the human body in health and disease.

Health Sciences Bachelor of Science (HS BS) majors develop a scientific foundation for the study of the human body, focusing on the structure and function of the body in conditions of wellness and disease. This major will be of interest to students applying to clinical health professions programs. Students can tailor their curriculum to include pre-requisite courses specific to their interests.

Founded in 1832, the College upholds a rigorous commitment to the liberal arts in all their breadth and depth. Combined with experiential learning and a drive to Do Great Work, there are no bystanders here.

When you study at Gettysburg, you’re participating in traditions predating even the iconic battle that gave the town its notoriety and historical significance. Before the Civil War and thereafter, the college has stood as a beacon of intellectualism and socially responsible citizenship.