Overview

The Health and Medical Science program at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt connects students with hands-on experiences through local internships and shadowing opportunities, equipping them with the skills, insight, and confidence to thrive in a wide range of health professions.

Why This Program

Multidisciplinary approach - the program provides essential knowledge over a wide range of healthcare disciplines to prepare you for careers in the discipline of your choice.
Hands-on learning - internships, clinical experiences, and job shadowing opportunities allow you to apply theoretical knowledge, gain real-world exposure, and make informed career choices.

Community engagement - as the only university on the northern california coast, we are a key educational hub for the region. We partner with healthcare facilities in the community to grow and nurture our hands-on learning objectives while providing key clinical services to the community.

Careers

The Health & Medical Science, B.S. equips students with the skills needed to thrive in today’s changing career landscape.

Medical Doctor
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Physician assistants
Physical Therapist
Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Scientist
Pharmacist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

anatomy
physiology
biology
chemistry
kinesiology
microbiology
hematology
immunology
molecular diagnostics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

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

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application through Cal State Apply and pay the non‑refundable $70 application fee.
Upload copies of all academic transcripts, test scores, and diplomas once access to the Applicant Status Page is granted.
Provide proof of English‑language proficiency unless eligible for a waiver.
Submit required immigration documents, including a passport copy, Certificate of Finances, and proof of funding, for I‑20 issuance.
First‑time freshman applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 and meet English proficiency requirements.
Transfer applicants must meet GPA requirements based on completed college units and demonstrate English proficiency.
Some majors may be impacted and require higher GPAs or additional criteria.
Applicants pursuing a second bachelor’s degree must apply to a program substantially different from their previously earned degree.

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

21312 USD / year

≈ 21312 USD / year
Out-of-State

21312 USD / year

≈ 21312 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13676 USD / year

≈ 13676 USD / year

Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Health and Medical Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Why This Program

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Arcata

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners