Health Science
Launch your career in the rapidly growing health care industry with a broad-based, versatile foundation.
The Health Science program at Stephens College offers a Bachelor of Science degree that provides a strong foundation in health sciences, preparing students for careers in health care, public health, fitness, and more.
The program emphasizes hands-on experience through internships and professional development, supported by small class sizes for personalized learning. Professionals in these fields work to improve community health through prevention programs, policy advocacy, and health education. These roles are crucial for enhancing public well-being on local, national, and global levels.
Program features
- Gain a solid grounding in foundational sciences, human function, health research and service, and health policy to prepare for a wide range of careers in the health professions.
- Study the physical, biological, behavioral and social domains of health.
- Learn to solve problems in the health sciences and health care industry.
- Engage in mock interviews, professional development and internships.
- Our small student-to-faculty ratio makes it easy to get the guidance you need.
Career Pathways
- Community health advocate information manager
- Health care management
- Non-profit health and human services
- Public health and health policy
- Fitness and wellness positions
- Medical insurance, medical equipment and sales, and pharmaceutical sales
Stephens’ small class sizes allowed me to have more one-on-ones with my professors and to dive deep into the material to find my passion and niche.
Asya Hristova ’19
What does a block schedule look like?
Take a look at the below sample block schedule for a first-year Health Science major. The Block offers the rare opportunity to focus on what matters: learning, doing, and getting ready for your future. Want to know more? Contact an Advisor academicaffairs@stephens.edu.
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Contact Us
School of Health Sciences
Allison Miller, Executive Administrative Assistant
(573) 876-2370 Ext: 4370
allmiller@stephens.edu