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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
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Fall 2025
The B.S. in Health Sciences is one of two new programs replacing Wright State's former Sports Science program. Health Sciences includes multiple concentrations and extensive student support, including the Center for Health Professions. Register now to secure your spot in this new program!
Why Choose Health Sciences?
Do you dream of making making a difference in the health and well-being of your community? The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences provides you a pathway to graduate programs and to your career goals. The program incorporates both classroom and supervised laboratory content, along with experiential learning, to prepare you with the core knowledge, abilities, and skills to pursue an advanced health care degree.
Concentration Areas
Pre-Athletic Training concentration
If you want to pursue graduate education and careers in athletic training.
Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration
If you want to pursue graduate education and careers in occupational therapy.
Pre-Physician Assistant concentration
If you want to pursue graduate education and careers in physician assistantship.
Pre-Physical Therapy concentration
If you want to pursue graduate education and careers in physical therapy.
Pre-Sport and Rehabilitation Medicine concentration
If you want to pursue a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and a career as a physician or surgeon.
Each concentration is designed to be as comprehensive as possible in terms of relevant graduate school prerequisites. However, you should review the specific requirements of graduate programs you intend to apply to, so your program of study can be adjusted as needed with help from your and faculty advisors.
Contact Information
Rebekah R. Bower, M.S., AT, ATC
136 Wright State Physicians Building
rebekah.bower@wright.edu
937-245-7621
Careers
- Athletic Trainer (AT)
- Physical Therapist (DPT)
- Occupational Therapist (OTD)
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Physician (M.D./D.O.)
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Physiatrist/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine (Family Practice)
- Chiropractor (DC)
Job Outlook
The careers listed above are all expected to grow substantially in the near future, both in the state of Ohio and nationally. The expected increase in numbers of jobs over the next ten years ranges from 3% (MD/DO) to 28% (PA), with the other specialties in the 14-17% range. Overall, these numbers suggest growth much faster than the national average.
Academics and Curriculum
Courses
In addition to general education and key prerequisite course requirements, you will take the following Department of Kinesiology and Health courses:
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Emergency Medical Response
- Exercise and Sport Pharmacology
- Kinesiology/Biomechanics
- Motor Development and Learning
- Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
- Strength and Conditioning
- Therapeutic Exercise
- and others
Allied Health Capstone Project
In this course, you integrate coursework, knowledge, skills, and experiential learning to demonstrate broad mastery of learning for career advancement. The course also emphasizes preparation for graduate school, including topics like finding the right school, specific graduate program requirements, applying to graduate school, resume writing, interviewing skills, and more.
Admission
This program will be available beginning in the 2025 Fall Semester.
