Health Sciences at NIU
Bachelor of Science
Your career as a physical therapist or health care professional starts here.
Choose health sciences to build a strong foundation for your health care career. In addition to patient care and outcomes, you'll learn about health care management and finance with a global perspective. Whether you pursue graduate study or enter the workforce, you'll have the knowledge, skills and cultural competence to succeed.
Already licensed/credentialed in a related field? Learn about our online health sciences degree completion program.
My major is health sciences with a minor in deafness. I want to become a nurse anesthetist or travel the world practicing medicine as a registered nurse. I'm minoring in deafness because I've always been fascinated by American Sign Language.”
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Did You Know?
We offer many opportunities and resources for health sciences majors, including the Pre-physical Therapy Club and Student Health Organization.
What Can I Do With a Health Sciences Degree From NIU?
Our program will prepare you enter the workforce in a variety of health care roles, or to pursue further study in physical therapy or another area.
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What to Expect as a Health Sciences Major at NIU
In addition to your health care knowledge, our science-based curriculum will build your communication and critical-thinking skills. Depending on your goals after graduation, you can choose one of two emphases:
- General health sciences: to start/advance your career or begin a medical laboratory science or nursing degree program
- Pre-physical therapy: to prepare for graduate study and become a physical therapist
How We’ll Help You Succeed
Apply for free and we’ll automatically consider you for a renewable merit scholarship.
Pursue your bachelor's degree at an exceptional value with our affordable tuition and fees.
Get access to career support resources like assessments, leadership courses and resume/cover letter support.
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