Overview

Idaho State University students graduating with an AAS or AS are provided the opportunity to apply their associate degree in a health-related field toward graduation requirements for the B.S. in Health Science and satisfy many of the prerequisites for a variety of health science-related graduate programs.

The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Health Science program with the associate degree emphasis is to allow students who have graduated or are enrolled in health occupations training at the level of an associate degree to pursue a bachelor's degree with an advanced general health science focus.

This degree provides a curriculum for students who desire an education that can serve as a foundation for additional professional or graduate work in several health science professions, including medicine, dentistry, hospital administration, medical technology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. All students are encouraged to work closely with an advisor within their associate degree programs to ensure that the courses they plan to take will meet their specific career goals.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) degree provides a curriculum for students who desire an education that can serve as a foundation for additional professional or graduate work in areas related to health science.

Program Overview

Associate degree requirements: Be a graduate or enrolled in a health-related program that awards associate degrees
General education requirements: Completion of Bachelor of Science general education goals with a minimum of 36 credits
BSHS core courses: 20-24 credits
Complete College of Technology Health Occupations Department requirements
Upper division credits: 36 total credits
Total minimum credits required: 120

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Health and Policy
U.S. Health Systems
Medical Ethics
Ethical Issues in Healthcare Law and Policy
Groups and Communication
Conflict Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Idaho Falls, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.5 GPA or higher
18 ACT or 1030 SAT (950 old SAT)
Application
$50 application fee
Official ACT or SAT scores
English Proficiency
Submit your school transcripts and records
Submit proof of financial support
Submit a copy of the biographical page of your current passport

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

28240 USD / year

≈ 28240 USD / year
Out-of-State

28240 USD / year

≈ 28240 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8914 USD / year

≈ 8914 USD / year

Living costs

Idaho Falls

United States

680 - 970 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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