Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Biola's Health Sciences degree program (formerly the B.S. in Human Biology) cultivates critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based practice and scientific exploration of God's most intricate design — human physiology. Our Health Sciences bachelor's program provides rigorous coursework, hands-on-training in well-equipped laboratories and a rich independent research experience from a Christian worldview.
As a Biola Health Sciences degree program graduate, you can be confident that our expert health professions advisors have provided you with critical foundational knowledge and health care skills, which will prove invaluable to you in future health care employment and master's degree studies. Our Health Science graduates are well equipped to become confident contributors in the advancing health care field as they work alongside other qualified professionals.
- Small class sizes provide maximum interaction and faculty mentoring.
- Student groups like the Health Careers Club offer numerous opportunities for support and interaction.
- Biola's location in Southern California offers numerous opportunities for career advancement with internships that greatly increase the likelihood you'll land fulfilling work in health care fields such as research, hospital, outpatient clinical (such as physical therapy), industrial, government and other academic laboratories.
- Students get first-hand experience with the latest scientific equipment in well-equipped chemistry and biology labs at the Lim Center. Instruments include a high performance liquid chromatograph, an electron microscope, an X-ray diffractometer and a high-speed centrifuge.
- Be mentored by expert faculty who integrate their Christian faith into their lives as researchers, teachers and ministers in local or global communities. Students have opportunities to be involved in directed research with faculty, participate in presentations at various conferences and co-author peer-reviewed journal articles. Learn more about our faculty and student research.
Concentrations
- Pre-Health Care Professional
The pre-health care professional concentration prepares students for further studies and training in health professions, particularly as a physician assistant or physical therapist.
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Career Outlook and Preparation
What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences?
Our Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree provides an exceptional and foundational medical education that will prepare you for graduate endeavors you may wish to pursue. Additionally, your bachelor's degree from Biola will open many varied career and ministry opportunities in health care fields such as medicine, health or exercise science, research and education. As a well-trained professional you can expect to better the world for Jesus Christ in impactful careers such as:
- Physician Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Athletic Trainer
- Nurse (including Advanced Practice Nursing)
- Chiropractor
- Cytotechnologist
- Dentist
- Optometrist
- Medical Missionary
- Corporate Fitness Professional
- Dietician
- Occupational Therapist (Occupational Therapy)
- Healthcare Administration
In addition, Biola's Health Sciences bachelor's degree graduates have gone on to master's program studies at distinguished graduate schools such as:
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Southern California
- Loma Linda University
- Oregon Health Sciences University
- Western University of Health Sciences
- University of the Pacific
- Southern California University of the Health Sciences
Explore the Biola Office of Health Professions Advising (BOHPA), a distinctive of Biola, that provides experienced advice for navigating your healthcare journey, resources for taking qualifying exams like the GRE and MCAT, mock interviews, clinical shadowing experiences with health professionals, and strategic advice for applying to postgraduate programs.
14% job growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for physical therapists is projected to be much faster than average between 2023 and 2033.
BLS projections are not specific to Biola University students or graduates.
The integration of my faith and education brings my overall experience to a whole new level. As I learn more about how the human body functions, I'm also growing in my understanding of God.
