This Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is designed for those interested in health science, the health care industry, and the allied health professions. The degree has a flexible curriculum so students may choose an area of specialization to suit their career interests. Career choices after graduation include working in health-related nonprofit organizations, governmental and community agencies, medical records, patient education, geriatric care settings, diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, medical and wellness facilities, and businesses. Students graduating with this degree may enter the workforce or continue their education in a variety of fields that might include advanced degree programs in Health Management, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Health Administration, Healthcare Informatics, Communication Disorders and Social Work, to name a few. This degree has greater flexibility and students may have more exposure to social science, business, and humanities courses than the more natural science- and mathematics-intensive degrees sometimes required for some health-based professional schools.
Health Sciences with Aging Health Studies and Health Care Administration Concentration
Health Sciences with Aging Health Studies and Health Care Administration Concentration
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
If you completed secondary education in any country outside the U.S., USF requires that you submit the appropriate documents that are the equivalent of graduation from high school in the U.S. As a general rule, completion of secondary education will consist of 12-13 years of study and the awarding of a diploma or graduation certificate. Please include academic transcripts and exam results of all secondary work.
SAT/ACT Requirements
USF requires freshman applicants to submit official results of at least one college entrance exam (SAT or ACT). USF does not currently require or consider the optional essay section of the SAT or the ACT for the admission or scholarship review processes. Likewise, SAT subject tests are not considered for admission or placement. USF's code for SAT is 5828 and for ACT is 0761.
In Fall 2022, mid-range SAT and ACT scores for admitted freshmen were:
- SAT: 1240-1390
- ACT: 27-31
In Summer 2022, mid-range SAT and ACT scores for admitted freshmen were:
- SAT: 1100-1190
- ACT: 22-25
Superscoring
USF considers your highest submitted section scores across all SAT and ACT test dates. Final admission decisions will be made using only your highest cumulative scores. Each time you submit test scores to USF, we will update your record with any new high scores. We strongly encourage you to submit your scores each time you take the SAT or ACT. Sending your scores each time you take the SAT or ACT can benefit you by allowing us to consider you for all available enrollment-related opportunities.
Testing Recommendations
Because the SAT and ACT measure college readiness through different means and formats, we strongly encourage you to take each exam once during the spring of your junior year in high school. You are likely to prefer (and even to perform better) on one test over the other, which would allow you to focus on that test during the fall of your senior year. Except in rare cases, you should not take either test more than three times, as significant improvements on performance are unlikely at that point.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
USD 612 / creditApplication Fee
USD 30How to Apply
1. Submit Your Application
Complete the USF online application or the Common App application.
2. Pay Your Application Fee
Pay the nonrefundable, $30 application fee.
3. Submit Official Transcripts
Send original or certified copies of academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work to USF.
- Include a certified English translation for all documents not written in English. If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.
- We can accept digital copies of these secondary and post-secondary school records emailed directly from an appropriate official at your school to [email protected]. Alternatively, mail your transcripts via post to:
University of South Florida
Office of Admissions
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
United States
If you have completed all 4 years of high school in the U.S., you will need to submit your coursework and grades via the Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR) website. If you have attended any overseas high school, you will need to submit your official transcripts.
4. Submit Official SAT or ACT Scores
If you are submitting ACT scores, you are required to submit scores for the Writing section, per Florida Board of Governors requirements.
- SAT Code for USF: 5828
- ACT Code for USF: 0761
Students are only required to submit either SAT or ACT scores, but they are encouraged to submit both. USF superscores, meaning we consider your highest submitted section scores across all SAT and ACT test dates. Final admission decisions are made using only your highest cumulative scores. USF will not accept scores from the Common App portal, your guidance counselor or PDF screenshot. Scores must come directly from SAT or ACT testing services.
5. Send Official TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
This step is only required for students from non-English speaking countries. Scores are valid for two years from the original date of examination.
- Request official TOEFL scores directly from ETS. Our school code is 5828.
- Request official Duolingo scores directly from the testing agency.
If these English-proficiency tests are required, applicants must attain the following minimum scores:
- TOEFL – 79
- Duolingo – 110
- SAT – 24 (Reading), 25 (Writing and Language)
- ACT – 17 (English), 19 (Reading)
The English-proficiency test requirement may be waived if the applicant has successfully met another proof of English proficiency requirement as outlined in the USF academic catalog.
Health Sciences with Aging Health Studies and Health Care Administration Concentration
University of South Florida
United States of America,
Tampa
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