Overview

The Health Sciences program of the University of Minnesota will launch your career in the health field or prepare you for pre-professional career paths. Become a chiropractor, dentist, medical doctor, optometrist, occupational therapist, pharmacist, physical therapist, veterinarian, or nurse. Whatever you choose, a Health Science degree prepares you to enter a booming field with a wide variety of options.

Key Features

The health sciences degree provides students with the prerequisite knowledge and skills required for admission to professional programs in chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and physical therapy.

Admission is competitive and specific admissions requirements, including courses and experiences, vary by professional program and institution. Completion of the program does not guarantee admission to professional programs at the University of Minnesota or other universities.

The course requirements shown are common to similar programs at other institutions; however, students are advised to check with their specific professional program to be sure all prerequisite courses are met.

After completing the program, graduates will:

Explain and reconstruct the scientific method and apply this mode of inquiry in a laboratory setting.
Describe and apply basic principles of biology in a work setting.
Demonstrate and critique effective communication skills orally and in writing.
Formulate proper data collection and analysis methods.
Interpret and practice professional and ethical behavior related to biological research.
Identify, provide examples, differentiate, and integrate current biology techniques into their scientific investigations.
Produce evidence of their ability to be admitted into health science professional programs.

Careers

Chiropractor

Dentist

Medical Doctor

Optometrist

Occupational Therapist

Pharmacist

Physical Therapist

Veterinarian

Nurse

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting

Interpersonal Communication

Microeconomics

Health & Disease for Aging Populations

Health Care Leadership and Planning

Health Care Policy and Comparative Systems

Human Resource Management

Social Gerontology: Elders in American Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Crookston, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your application

$30 application fee or a fee waiver

Unofficial or Official high school transcript or Official GED

English Proficiency (if applicable)

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

12116 USD / year

≈ 12116 USD / year
Out-of-State

12116 USD / year

≈ 12116 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12116 USD / year

≈ 12116 USD / year

Living costs

Crookston

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Crookston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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