Overview

The major in Health Sciences at Spelman College includes courses from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and fine arts to educate students and enhance their critical analysis of disease processes using both quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills. The Health Sciences major from Spelman College will also give a comprehensive overview of the career options available in the health sciences.

Key Features

Upon successful completion of the major, students will be able to:

Understand the issues of health equity, health disparity, mental health; as well as, emerging and zoonotic diseases;

Compare and contrast the diversity of careers in the health professions and appreciate the role of a liberal arts education in the context of the health sciences.

Discuss historical foundations of healthcare in the United States and the contributions of women and African Americans in the healthcare field.

Explain the role of health professionals on an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Develop community based health literacy interventions to address health disparities in an underserved community.

Articulate the meaning and correctly pronounce common medical terminology during scientific presentations and other formal oral and written communication activities.

Analyze the effectiveness of current traditional and non-traditional treatment models using a statistical review of data obtained from the Centers of Disease Control and the Health and Human Services Administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Sciences

Public Health

Mammalian Physiology

Microbiology

General Statistics

Research and Evaluation in the Health Sciences

Health Science Internship/Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 1571 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Common Application

Personal Essay

Supplemental Essay

$40 online application fee or valid application fee waiver

Two (2) letters of recommendation

One (1) letter must be from a teacher at the student’s current school

Official high school transcript

Official college transcript (if applicable)

Official SAT/ACT scores (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29026 USD / year

≈ 29026 USD / year
Out-of-State

29026 USD / year

≈ 29026 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29026 USD / year

≈ 29026 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition: $14,512.50 per semester

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

945 - 1751 USD / month

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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