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A health sciences degree paves the way for graduate studies, kickstarts your healthcare career, or helps you progress in your current profession. Through service learning and practical experience, you'll acquire hands-on skills while tailoring the program to your specific goals. As South Dakota's leader in healthcare education options, USD provides the ideal environment for your professional growth.
USD's B.S. in Health Sciences program delivers comprehensive healthcare training across disciplines, equipping you with diverse medical knowledge and crucial patient care competencies. Available both online and on-campus in Vermillion and Sioux Falls, this adaptable program suits students exploring healthcare careers or seeking broad industry understanding. Our program features personalized academic tracks, dedicated mentorship, and guidance to fulfill pre-professional requirements alongside core coursework. Whether your interests lie in healthcare practice, career advancement, professional development, clinical technology, or medical research, you'll discover the necessary curriculum and opportunities to launch or enhance your career.
International students who have officially completed secondary school (high school) in either the United States or their home country may apply for undergraduate admission. High school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, Cambridge International Examinations English subject O-Level with B or higher, English subject A-Level with C or higher; International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher).