Bachelor of Science in Angewandten Gesundheitswissenschaften

In Messiah University's applied health science Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program, you’ll gain firsthand experience in the field of applied health science with particular attention to learning how your Christian faith and career aspirations can strengthen each other.

Messiah’s unique multi-dimensional approach to health and wellness offers coursework in anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, chronic disease, health promotion, exercise psychology, sport sociology, and nutrition, preparing you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to promote wellness among diverse population groups while aiding them in the stewardship of one of God's greatest creations—the human body.

Messiah University is a nationally ranked, private Christian university with a student body of 3,276 undergraduate and graduate students. Our scenic 471-acre suburban campus is located in central Pennsylvania, just 12 miles from the state capital of Harrisburg. The University was founded in 1909 by the Brethren in Christ Church. Today, the University’s faith base is broadly evangelical and includes students and employees from a variety of denominations and Christian faith traditions.

Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society.