Bachelor of Health Science Admissions
The Pacific Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) program was recently ranked among the nation's 50 best Bachelor of Health Science programs according to a recent report by Intelligent.com. The Pacific BHS program was also recognized as the online degree program with the fastest completion time. Read the report here.
Applications for the Fall 2023 cohort are now open!
Please complete the BHS application to be considered for the program. Application fees will be waived for applicants who apply before May 1, 2022. Email Emily Josi for details.
Open House Dates for 2023
- April 18, 2023 @ 5:30 pm, PST (virtual) - Register here.
- May 23, 2023 @ 6 pm, PST (virtual) - Registration will open in April.
Requirements
Ideal applicants for the Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) degree should have:
- A minimum of 76 semester or 114 quarter credits that can transfer into the program
- A cumulative 2.75 GPA or higher
- Work or other experience in healthcare or business (full-time work, job shadowing, volunteer experience, etc.)
- Completed the BHS program application (application, resume, and essay)
- Submitted official transcripts for any and all college-level coursework. Official transcripts can be emailed directly to gradadmissions@pacificu.edu from the institution.
If you have any questions about the transferability of coursework from your institution or would like a free transcript review, contact Emily Josi.
General Education Requirements
Coursework does not need to be completed to apply to the BHS program. However, to be eligible for admission for a given academic year, you need to show that you can complete all the required coursework in a reasonable amount of time with grades of C- or better.
Course Category | Example Courses | Credits (Quarter) |
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Writing | Writing, English literature, English composition | 2 |
Arts & Letters | Humanities, History, Ethics, World languages, Literature, Philosophy, Communications, Film Studies, Art, Music, Theatre, Religion, Gender Studies, Human Geography, Media Arts, Graphic Design | 9 |
Social Science | Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Political Science, Law, Criminal Justice, Geography, Public Health, History | 9 |
Natural Science | Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, Astronomy, Environmental Science, Life Science, Oceanography, Nutrition, Bioinformatics, Physical Anthropology, Computer Science | 12 |
Mathematics | Students may use the required BHS course HSC 435 Statistical Analysis and Decision Making to meet this requirement | 5 |
Speech/Oral Communication/Cultural Literacy | Language, Speech, Communication, Public Speaking. HSC 301 & HSC 302 Spanish I & II can be used to fulfill this requirement. | 6 |
Contact Us
Emily Josi | Assistant Director of Graduate and Professional Admissions and Marketing
503-352-7219 | emcdaniel@pacificu.edu
Amber Vanzant | Program Administrator | School of Healthcare Administration and Leadership
503-352-7369 | amber.vanzant@pacificu.edu