Overview

At the Health Sciences program at the University of South Dakota , you will gain an interdisciplinary foundation in health care, including knowledge of a variety of health care fields and development of skills that are essential for quality patient care. If you are unsure which health care profession interests you most, or if you want a broad understanding of the field, this program is the right fit for you.

Through the health sciences major, you can choose an individualized pathway to a specific profession; they offer close mentorship and advising to help you meet pre-professional program prerequisites in addition to the core health sciences courses. Whether you want to focus on health care studies, health care advancement, professional studies, public health studies, clinical informatics or research, you'll find the classes and experiences you need to get a successful start to your future career or further education.

Become a health care leader who can face tomorrow's challenges with expertise, poise and thoughtfulness as a health sciences major.

Research

A unique part of your USD education is access to undergraduate research opportunities. As a health sciences student at USD, you will have the chance to explore your interests and conduct innovative research with the support of professors who care about your success. Grants and travel funding are available through the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Interprofessional Health Team
Professional Communication and Relationship Centered Care
Health Care Delivery
Public Health
Technology in Care Delivery
Health Literacy and Culture Care

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting one of the following.
Application Fee
Passport
Official Statement of Finances

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Tuition Fee

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International

12942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12942 USD per year during 48 months.
National

12942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12942 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9432 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Vermillion

1024 - 1781 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Overview

Research

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Vermillion

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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