Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

If you study health sciences, you’ll learn how you can care for people and educate them about the many aspects of health care. A Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science prepares students with an interest in pursuing advanced clinical and non-clinical healthcare degrees or career advancement. Your classes will give you a broad base to build on if you continue your studies in fields such as public health, exercise science, nutrition, or medicine. Or you may choose an undergraduate specialty such as health and wellness educator and go straight into a job after graduation. Course work includes research, health promotion, disease prevention and management, epidemiology, and cultural issues related to the health field. By following a recommended sequence of courses this pathway can be completed in eight semesters. Start your journey toward obtaining your degree today.

The University System of Georgia (USG) is a part of the community in each of Georgia’s 159 counties and provides services across the state. The USG is composed of 26 higher education institutions including four research universities, four comprehensive universities, nine state universities, and nine state colleges. It also includes the Georgia Public Library Service, which encompasses approximately 389 facilities within the 61 library systems throughout the State of Georgia. Additionally, the USG includes the Georgia Archives which identifies, collects, manages, preserves and provides access to records and information about Georgia.

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, the college now serves thousands of students from over 30 counties in Northwest Georgia. GHC has five sites in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas, as well as a robust online program. GHC offers over 40 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online. GHC is proud to support the local economy with a regional economic impact of nearly $170 million.