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The health sciences program gives students a foundation in healthcare and a strong science education to ready them for careers in health or advanced professional studies. This program is ideal for those aiming to enter graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, public health, hospital administration, physician assistant studies, nurse practitioning, or medical dietetics. The curriculum is designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, enhanced through internships and research projects. Key courses cover topics such as Health Professions Overview, Healthcare Management and Human Resources, Wellness Promotion, Pathophysiology Basics, Life's Critical Stages, Healthcare Systems, Ethics in Medicine, and Cross-Cultural Patient Care. To graduate, health sciences students must complete a minor—either from the university's offerings or by applying a prior associate degree in lieu of a minor.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher