Health Sciences

    Bachelor of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University

    Bachelor of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University

    Sam Houston State University offers the Bachelor of Health Sciences as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Huntsville , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for health sciences and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2026.

    About Bachelor of Health Sciences

    The Bachelor of Science in health sciences is a multidisciplinary degree that aims to provide students with a sound and comprehensive foundation in the key principles of modern health care. The coursework includes fundamental courses in contemporary scientific essentials relevant and necessary to primary health care clinical practices and related current health care services. The broad scope of the health sciences degree will equip students to pursue further education in professional programs in the related health sciences.

    A minor is not required for this degree. Rather, students will take 38 hours of track specific courses from a list of approved electives.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University

    Entry Requirements

    Secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate)

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Health Sciences

    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physical Therapy
    • Chiropractic
    • Pre-Nursing
    • Other Medically Related Careers

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 90

    How to Apply

      1. Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.
        Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center.

      2. Send secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate) in a sealed envelope to the following address:

        Sam Houston State University
        Undergraduate Admissions Office
        Box 2418
        Huntsville, TX 73341-2418

        Depending on your country of origin, an advisor may contact you about specific academic records required.

      3. Submit a third party transcript evaluation -Official evaluation of high school transcript from SDR Education (www.sdreducational.org) and NACES member agencies (www.naces.org).

      4. Submit an English proficiency test score
        SHSU accepts the following TOEFL® tests

    Bachelor of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University
    Sam Houston State University
    Sam Houston State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Huntsville

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