The 30 Best Health Science Degree Programs 2024

The University of Florida is a top public university with affordable tuition, so it often ranks near the top of similar lists. UF’s health science program has majors in both Health Sciences and Communication Sciences and Disorders. The Health Science major has concentrations in General Health Science, Pre-Occupational Therapy, and Pre-Public Health.

The University of Central Florida in Orlando has a top-notch health science degree. The Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences at UCF can be further specialized with concentrations in General Health Science or Pre-Clinical. Students are encouraged to do an internship, though it is not required.

The University of South Florida continues the trend of programs based in the Sunshine State. USF’s Bachelor’s in Health Sciences has many concentrations for students to choose from, including an Aging Health Studies Concentration, a Social and Behavioral Health Science Concentration, a Biological Health Science Concentration, a Health Management Concentration, and a Health Information Technology Concentration.

California State University – Dominguez Hills, commonly called CSUDH, has a top-notch health sciences program. There are concentrations available in Health Care Management, Community Health, and Radiological Technology. Health Science students have their own student services center.

California State University – Long Beach may finish just behind its local rival, but it still has a strong health sciences program. The Bachelor’s in Health Science at CSULB has tracks in Community Health Education and School Health Education. There are many internship opportunities available with local health care organizations.

Florida A&M University is a historically black public university with a leading health science degree program. Their Bachelor’s in Health Science offers concentrations in Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Occupational Therapy as well as a general Health Sciences track. This interdisciplinary degree gives students a well-rounded education.

Nicholls State University in Louisiana may not be the most well-known school on this list, but it does have the best health science degree program in the state. The Bachelor of Health Sciences program has four available specializations: Nutrition and Food Services, Communicative Disorders, Pre-Athletic Training, and a Pre-Professional track that can be completed online. All admitted students gain clinical experience through internships.

York College is one of the newest members of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. York’s health sciences program requires students to have completed general education requirements before admission. Once admitted, students can benefit from two required clinical internships.

Ohio State University offers an innovative health science degree program. The Bachelor’s in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences requires students to complete math and science prerequisites for admission. Once in the program, students can choose from a pre-occupational therapy or pre-physical therapy track, a pre-med track, a general concentration, and a pre-physicians assistant track.

The University of Missouri is one of the top public universities in the nation, and its health sciences program contributes to this reputation. Its Bachelor’s in Health Science offers students four possible specializations: Pre-Profesional, Health and Wellness, Leadership and Policy, and Rehabilitation Science.

Rutgers University has the top health science program in New Jersey. Its Bachelor’s in Health Sciences is offered in affiliation with Thomas Edison State University, New Jersey City University, and the New Jersey College of Arts and Sciences. Students start the program by completing an associate’s degree at NJCAS, then transfer to Rutgers.

Stephen F. Austin University is a public university in Texas with a strong health science program. The Bachelor’s degree in Health Science offers an optional Community Health concentration. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship with a local health organization.

Cleveland State University is one of the lesser-known public universities in Ohio, but it still has an excellent health science program. Students must complete general education requirements to gain admission to this program. Once in the program, students can choose from five different concentrations: pre-occupational therapy, pre-physician assistant, general interest, pre-physical therapy, and health promotion.

Western Kentucky University offers the leading health science program in the state. This program has three different concentrations for students to choose from, including Health Sciences-Allied Health, Preparatory Health Sciences, and Health Services Leadership and Management. Students can obtain several different certfications while working on their degrees.

Wilmington University is the only institution from Delware to make our list. Its health sciences program includes a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree. This degree is designed to give students a well-rounded education in the field.

The University of Michigan – Flint is a satellite campus of one of the top-ranked public universities in the country. UMF’s Health Science bachelor’s degree offers three tracks: General Health Sciences, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Environmental Health and Safety. Exceptional students can enroll in the health science honor program.

AdventHealth University specializes in health programs, so its no surprise that its health sciences program makes this list. Its Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program has tracks in Science and in Allied Health. Students can get practical experience through service learning.

Mercy College is a small private institution with a powerhouse health science program. Its Bachelor’s in Health Science offers a general concentration, an accelerated BS/Master of Health Science program, and tracks in Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Pre-Physician Assistant. The degree is available at Mercy’s campuses in the Bronx and Dobbs Ferry, New York. In the past couple years, they have also added a new concentration in Health Promotion to the undergraduate Health Science major.

Elizabethtown College is another small private institution with a strong health science program. Its Bachelor’s in Health Science offers students a well-rounded education in the field. Many graduates continue onto Elizabethtown’s Master’s in Occupational Therapy.

Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has a leading Bachelor’s in Health Science. This degree program can be taken online. Students who already have an associate’s in the field can complete this degree in two years.

The College of Idaho is a small liberal arts institution that has the strongest health science program in the state. This program provides students with a well-rounded education in the field. Students are also required to take many electives in other fields.

Drake University has the top health sciences program in Iowa. Its Bachelor’s in Health Science offers tracks in Clinical and Applied Sciences and Health Services Management. This degree includes multiple internships.

DePaul University in Chicago offers one of the leading programs in the Midwest. Its Bachelor’s in Health Sciences offers three concentrations: BioScience, Public Health Sciences, and an Acclerated BioScience program that is only open to honors students.Some courses taken in the accelerated program count toward graduate degrees at DePaul.

Furman University has a unique and innovative health science program. The Bachelor’s in Health Sciences at Furman is offered as either a BA or a BS. The BS requires one more math course and two more science courses.

The New York Institute of Technology offers a cutting-edge health science program. There are several degrees offered in the field, including a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences. This degree is completed through a blend of online and traditional learning.

Sacred Heart University has one of the top health science programs in Connecticut. There are four specializations available within the Bachelor of Health Science program, including Global Health, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, and Leadership. Students have the opportunity to study abroad in Ireland.

The University of Southern California ranks highly in many fields, including health sciences. Its Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Sciences includes concentrations in International Health, Sociology of Health, Health, Gender, and Ethnicity, Health and the Mind, Health and Aging, and Biology of Health. Students are required to do an internship.

Boston University is one of the most prestigious universities on this list, and the excellence of its health sciences program certainly contributes to this prestige. All students must complete a clinical learning experience. An accerlated five-year BS/MHS program is available for exceptional students.

Chapman University is one of several institutions on this list from Southern California. Chapman’s Bachelor’s in Health Sciences. There are tracks available in pre-occupational therapy, pre-nursing, pre-doctor of podiatric medicine, pre-physical therapy, pre-food science, pre-medicine, and more. Students have many opportunities to get clinical experience with local health care providers.