The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies degree is a well-rounded degree that prepares students for future training as well as employment in the health care industry.
The program provides the academic foundation for pre-health students to prepare for advanced study as well as the essential knowledge components in health care studies. Science coursework includes biology, chemistry and physics. Health care studies include:
- Pre-health professional development.
- Healthcare internship.
- Medical terminology.
- Psychological aspects of health and illness.
- Understanding of the U.S. health care system.
- Patient education.
- Prevention.
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Healthcare Studies at UT Dallas
Graduates are successful applicants to health professional schools including the following:
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Dentistry
- Optometry
- Physical therapy
- Health care administration
- Occupational therapy
- Physician assisting
- Clinical dietetics
- Podiatry
Our graduates have been accepted to a variety of professional schools. Review our alumni testimonials.
For a full list of courses and descriptions, visit: catalog.utdallas.edu.
The programs of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) provide students with a broad learning experience. Because of the individualized focus and flexibility, the program is appropriate for both students preparing to enter the workplace and those planning to continue their studies. IS students are encouraged to customize a degree plan using two or more disciplines " a combination of business and the social sciences, for example " or they can tailor degrees in American studies or Healthcare studies around topics of interest.
