Regulations and Academic Requirements
The information on this page pertains to program requirements for students who matriculated in the 2024-2025 academic year. View requirements for previous catalog years here.
The purpose of the health sciences program is to provide graduates with the relevant knowledge base, skills, attitudes, ethics and values to succeed in basic and applied health-related careers.
Goal 1. Knowledge Base and Lifelong Learning Skills
Graduates will have a strong foundation in the physical, biological, clinical and behavioral sciences coupled with an understanding of how business and management models apply to health sciences-related fields. Graduates will develop the skills and habits to acquire and apply new knowledge.
Goal 2. Values and Ethics
Graduates will understand and accept their duties and responsibilities outlined by their chosen career and to society in general. Graduates are expected to have developed value systems and ethical standards that guide their behavior.
Goal 3. Critical Thinking Skills
Graduates will use critical and creative thinking and an evidenced-based approach to identify, analyze and solve problems.
Goal 4. Communication and Collaborative Skills
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively with their peers and their constituents in a variety of formats and actively participate in collaborative environments.
Goal 5. Career Planning and Development
Graduates will emerge from the program with realistic ideas regarding how to implement their knowledge, skills and values in a variety of settings.
Health Sciences students must also complete the Drake Curriculum requirements in addition to the requirements for the major below. Students must declare a track by the end of their first semester.
| Course | Credits |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| BIO 013 - Pre-Professional Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 013L - Pre-Professional Biology II lab | 1 |
| CHEM 001 - General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 002 - General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 003 - General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 004 - General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 097 - Organic Chemistry I, or BIO 103 - Microbiology, or PHY 011 - General Physics I (4 cr) |
3 |
| CHEM 098 - Organic Chemistry I Lab, or BIO 103l - Microbiology Lab, or PHY 011 - General Physics I Lab (0 cr) |
1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 155 - Guided Research in Health Sciences I | 2 |
| HSCI 156 - Guided Research in Health Sciences II | 2 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 196 - Health Sciences Internship I | 3 |
| HSCI 197 - Health Sciences Internship II | 3 |
| MATH 050 - Calculus I | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 46 |
| TOTAL | 120 |
Graduates of JDBC can pursue a Bachelors in Health Sciences degree- Clinical and Medical Sciences major. The JDBC degree fulfills Drake bachelor-degree general education requirements, and fulfills 60 credits towards a bachelors degree, including 15 upper division credit hours.
John D Bright College coursework covers:
| Course | Credits |
| General electives | 49 |
| FYS | 3 |
| HSCI 021 | 2 |
Remaining 69 credits in Clinical and Medical Sciences include:
| Course | Credits |
| BIO 012/L - Pre-Professional Biology I with lab | 4 |
| BIO 013/L - Pre-Professional Biology II with lab | 4 |
| BIO 103/CHEM 097/098 - Microbiology with lab | 4 |
| CHEM 001/003 - Gen Chem I with lab | 4 |
| CHEM 002/004 - Gen Chem II with lab | 4 |
| MATH 050 - Calculus I | 3 |
| PSY 001/L - Intro to Psychology and lab | 4 |
| HSCI 020 - Intro to Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Intro to US Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in HSCI | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 102 - Principles of Health Economics | 3 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sci | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literacy | 3 |
| HSCI 125/L - Physiology and Lab | 4 |
| HSCI 141/L - Human Anatomy and Lab | 4 |
| HSCI 155 - Guided Research I | 2 |
| HSCI 156 - Guided Research II | 2 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research | 3 |
| HSCI 196 - Internship I | 3 |
| HSCI 197 - Internship II | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
| ACCT 041 - Accounting I | 3 |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| ECON 010 - Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 095 - Finance | 3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 108 - Introduction to U.S. Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 143 - Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 144 - Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HSCI 155 - Guided Research in Health Sciences I | 2 |
| HSCI 156 - Guided Research in Health Sciences II | 2 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 196 - Health Sciences Internship I | 3 |
| HSCI 197 - Health Sciences Internship II | 3 |
| IS 044 - Information Tools | 2 |
| MATH 028 - Business Calculus | 3 |
| MGMT 110 - Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 101 - Marketing Principles | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 36 |
| TOTAL | 120 |
| Course | Credits |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
|
HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or |
3 |
| HSCI 102 - Health Economics | 3 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 108 - Intro to US Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 143 - Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 144 - Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HSCI 146 - Human Development Across Lifespan | 3 |
| HSCI 155 - Guided Research in Health Sciences I | 2 |
| HSCI 156 - Guided Research in Health Sciences II | 2 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 180 - Public Health Programming I | 3 |
| HSCI 181 - Health Communications and Advocacy | 3 |
| HSCI 182 - Public Health Programming II | 3 |
| HSCI 196 - Health Sciences Internship I | 3 |
| HSCI 197 - Health Sciences Internship II | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 45 |
| TOTAL | 120 |
Students may declare a business minor after successful completion of ACCT 041. HSCI 102 does not apply to the business minor.
Health Sciences students should become familiar with the General Information section of this catalog, which covers many regulations that affect all Drake University students. The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences also has a number of specific regulations and requirements that must be met to progress through the health sciences curriculum. Some of these are listed below; others are available in the Health Sciences Student Handbook (http://www.drake.edu/cphs/handbookspolicies/).
Many health sciences courses have prerequisite requirements. Admission to a course is denied if prerequisite courses have not been successfully completed. Therefore, deviations from the curriculum as it is structured require careful consideration. Course prerequisites may be found in the area of this catalog.
Health Sciences students may apply a maximum of 9 hours of elective coursework on a credit/no credit basis toward graduation. Courses regularly graded on a credit/no credit basis are not included within the 9 hours maximum. The student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 before registering in a course on a credit/no credit basis.
All fourth-year health sciences students are required to complete a senior capstone experience (HSCI 196/197) prior to graduation. Due to regulations at many of the experiential sites used for the senior capstone experiences, the college will complete a criminal background check and drug screen prior to entering the senior capstone year. Senior capstone sites have the right to refuse to accept a student based on the results of the criminal background check. Many of these sites also require that a copy of the background check is forwarded to them. Students who have positive drug screens and will be entering their senior capstone experience will be referred to the Chemical Dependency Policy.
Health Sciences students are assigned a faculty member as their faculty mentor. Faculty mentors help students:
The Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is responsible for coordinating the registration process, verifying appropriate registration of courses, approving educational plan waivers and transfer credit requests, updating degree audits with regard to substitutions, waivers and transfer courses, answering student questions regarding registration, credit completion, course transfer process and study-abroad opportunities, and coordinating and communicating opportunities for internship, study abroad, research and postgraduate study. The final responsibility for completion of graduation requirements, however, belongs to the student and, accordingly, each student should become familiar not only with the curriculum but also with the academic regulations of the college.
Elective credits include Drake Curriculum requirements not fulfilled by required coursework as well as non-required coursework that permits exploration of and/or advanced study in areas of professional interest within the student’s primary degree. Electives should be intentionally selected and provide the student with an opportunity to not only pursue areas of intellectual interest, but also to develop an individual brand that may benefit them in their professional or academic future. Electives should (a) expand upon information presented in the standard curriculum, (b) introduce new information that is relevant to the field of study, (c) or prepare the student for graduate study. It is recommended that at least 40 elective credit hours are numbered 100-level or higher for graduate and doctoral programs. Students should refer to their degree evaluation for determination of the total number of required elective credits.
Additional policies for each program are listed below:
Course Requirements for Accelerated Partner Program and International Capstone Students
The Health Sciences Senior Internship includes the following courses:
International Internships
For all dual programs where students do not take HSCI 155, 156, 196, and 197, a maximum of 30 graduate credits will be applied to the bachelor’s degree. For all dual programs where students do take HSCI 155, 156, 196, and 197, a maximum of 18 credits will be applied.
Students may elect to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Doctor of Jurisprudence (law) degree in a joint degree program offered in cooperation with the Drake Law School. The program allows students to focus their education on legal and health care issues. Participating students are admitted first to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. A student pursuing this program should plan to take the LSAT and formally apply to the Law School during the fall semester of the junior year and if admitted, complete the first year of law school course work in the senior year along with the remaining health sciences credits.
| Course | Credits |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| BIO 013 - Pre-Professional Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 013L - Pre-Professional Biology II lab | 1 |
| CHEM 001 - General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 002 - General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 003 - General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 004 - General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 097 - Organic Chemistry I, or BIO 103 - Microbiology, or PHY 011 - General Physics I (4 cr) |
3 |
| CHEM 098 - Organic Chemistry I Lab, or BIO 103l - Microbiology Lab, or PHY 011 - General Physics I Lab (0 cr) |
1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 155 - Guided Research in Health Sciences I | 2 |
| HSCI 156 - Guided Research in Health Sciences II | 2 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 196 - Health Sciences Internship I | 3 |
| HSCI 197 - Health Sciences Internship II | 3 |
| MATH 050 - Calculus I | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 27 |
| Law Coursework | 26 |
| TOTAL | 126 |
| Course | Credits |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| BIO 013 - Pre-Professional Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 013L - Pre-Professional Biology II lab | 1 |
| CHEM 001 - General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 002 - General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 003 - General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 004 - General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 097 - Organic Chemistry I, or BIO 103 - Microbiology, or PHY 011 - General Physics I (4 cr) |
3 |
| CHEM 098 - Organic Chemistry I Lab, or BIO 103l - Microbiology Lab, or PHY 011 - General Physics I Lab (0 cr) |
1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 155 - Guided Research in Health Sciences I | 2 |
| HSCI 156 - Guided Research in Health Sciences II | 2 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 196 - Health Sciences Internship I | 3 |
| HSCI 197 - Health Sciences Internship II | 3 |
| MATH 050 - Calculus I | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 27 |
| Professional Electives | 16 |
| Health Informatics and Analytics Coursework | 21 |
| TOTAL | 122 |
If not admitted to the MS HIA program, all credit minimums for the general electives and professional electives must be fulfilled to earn the BS in Health Sciences degree.
This joint degree program allows students the opportunity to complete three years in the Health Sciences program followed by two years in the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (M.S.B.S.) at Des Moines University. Des Moines University’s M.S.B.S. program is designed to enable the development in careers in medical and scientific research and academic medicine to benefit the health of people around the world.
Biomedical research is an important part of health care today and requires the work of scientists in a wide variety of settings, including academia, government, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology-dependent industry. M.S.B.S. graduates may be employed as advanced technicians, laboratory managers, educators and scientists using their skills in such diverse areas as cancer research, clinical diagnosis, infectious disease, monitoring food and water supplies and teaching the next generation of scientists. Many have gone on to enroll in medical school as well.
Admission Requirements
See the Des Moines University M.S.B.S. admission web site for admission requirements. Apply to the M.S.B.S. program by June 15 following the junior year to begin coursework during the fall of the senior year.
| Course | Credits |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| BIO 013 - Pre-Professional Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 013L - Pre-Professional Biology II lab | 1 |
| CHEM 001 - General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 002 - General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 003 - General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 004 - General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 097 - Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 098 - Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| MATH 050 - Calculus I | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 38 |
| DMU MS Biomedical Sciences Coursework | 18.5 |
| TOTAL | 120.5 |
Program Notes
3+2 MSBS students at DMU will complete all remaining credits required for completion of their health sciences major through their MSBS coursework. Students will be required to send an official transcript to the Drake University Office of the Registrar to apply their transfer coursework to the health sciences major requirements. A minimum of 120 total hours will be required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Drake University. Degrees from Drake University and Des Moines University will be conferred at the same time. This may result in total program hours higher than 120
Should students not complete their coursework at Des Moines University and decide to return to Drake University, they will no longer be eligible for their Drake tuition guarantee. They will be responsible for the current University tuition rate.
If not admitted to the MS Biomedical Sciences program at DMU, all credit minimums for the general electives and professional electives must be fulfilled to earn the BS in Health Sciences degree.
Allen College of Health Sciences offers an accelerated B.S.N. that can be completed while students also complete the B.S. This provides an opportunity for health sciences students to complete a B.S.N. program while also earning a BS-HS degree. The degrees are to be conferred at the same time so that students do not lose eligibility for certain forms of financial aid. Each institution would grant its own degree.
Allen College’s accelerated B.S.N. program is a three semester, 13-month curriculum. Students will learn about nursing using a concept-based approach that emphasizes nursing content across the life span and diverse clinical settings. The coursework prepares graduates to care for patients and families in acute care and community settings. Graduates are prepared to assume roles involving leadership, education, research, and community health.
Students enrolled in this program will complete all coursework at the Allen College campus.
Clinical Experience Information
Clinical semesters occur in the last three semesters of the B.S.N. program, along with NU 380 Evidence Based Practice & Nursing Research which includes a student research project and presentation.
Admission Requirements
Other admission requirements are listed at: https://www.allencollege.edu/accelerated-option.aspx
| Course | Credits |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| BIO 013 - Pre-Professional Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 013L - Pre-Professional Biology II lab | 1 |
| BIO 103 - Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 103L - Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 001 - General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 002 - General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 003 - General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 004 - General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| MATH 050 - Calculus I | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 26 |
| TOTAL | 91 |
Program Notes
Students will complete all remaining credits required for completion of their health sciences major through their nursing coursework. A minimum of 120 total hours will be required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Drake University.
If not admitted to the accelerated BSN program at Allen College, all credit minimums for Drake Curriculum/General Electives and Professional Electives must be fulfilled. The senior internship, HSCI 155, HSCI 156, HSCI 196, and HSCI 197 also must be completed at Drake to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.
Mercy College of Health Sciences offers an accelerated B.S.N. that can be completed in four years while students also complete the four-year B S. at Drake University. This option provides the shortest time frame for health sciences students to complete a B.S.N. program while also earning a B.S. degree. Each institution grants its own degree with the degrees conferred at the same time so that students do not lose eligibility for certain forms of financial aid.
Mercy College’s B.S.N. program is an accelerated curriculum that is completed following the third year of the health sciences program. Upon enrolling in B.S.N. courses, students complete five terms over three semesters (typically fall, spring and summer). During the nursing course work, students will learn about nursing using a concept-based approach that emphasizes nursing content across the life span and diverse acute care and community clinical settings. Graduates are prepared to assume roles involving leadership, education, research, and community health.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and has approval of the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON). For more information on the Mercy B.S.N. program, click here.
Admission Requirements
1. A 2.25 GPA is required for admission to Mercy College. Admissions to Nursing program requires extracted 3.0 GPA in 8 courses.
2. Be currently enrolled in HSCI program.
3. Successful completion of all pre-requisite courses before starting the program.
4. Evidence of required immunizations.
5. Completion of compliance trainings
6. CPR certification for Health Professionals.
7. A completed background check.
Pre-requisite Requirements
| Course | Credits |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| BIO 013 - Pre-Professional Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 013L - Pre-Professional Biology II lab | 1 |
| BIO 103 - Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 103L - Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 001 - General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 002 - General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 003 - General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 004 - General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| MATH 050 - Calculus I | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 26 |
| TOTAL | 91 |
Program Notes
3+1 BSN students at Mercy College will complete all remaining credits required for completion of their health sciences major through their nursing coursework. Students will be required to send an official transcript to the Drake University Office of the Registrar to apply their transfer coursework to the health sciences major requirements. A minimum of 124 total hours will be required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Drake University. Degrees from Drake University and Mercy College will be conferred at the same time. This may result in total program hours higher than 120.
Should students not complete their coursework at Mercy College and decide to return to Drake University, they will no longer be eligible for their Drake tuition guarantee. They will be responsible for the current University tuition rate.
Eligibility:
Purpose:
Graceland University offers a hybrid, accelerated Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) that can be completed in five years while students also complete the four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) at Drake University. This option provides the shortest time frame for health sciences students to complete a DPT program while also earning a BS in Health Sciences degree. Graceland will reserve ten seats for Drake students in each cohort.
Graceland’s hybrid DPT program is a two year, 12-month curriculum. The degree requirements consist of a core set of courses in foundational and clinical sciences, evidence-based practice, and specialty areas (i.e. geriatrics, pediatrics, etc.). Students can expect to complete physical therapy clinical practice hours within the field under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
The hybrid format of instruction is provided through online education and face-to-face onsite lab immersion sessions that allow students to live anywhere in the country. Students will graduate as empowered physical therapists who can provide transformational care and leadership that serves and positively impacts society.
Students enrolled in this program will complete lab immersions in Mission, Kansas, just outside of Kansas City, Missouri.
Admission Requirements, Early Assurance:
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Phase 1 |
Phase 2 |
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· A record of high academic and extracurricular achievement · A cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.7 or overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5 · Complete an additional application and brief virtual interview with DPT program faculty and staff · Early assurance will be given to students during the spring of each year |
· Continue completing degree requirements for the Drake BS in Health Sciences degree and pre-requisites for the DPT program · Achieve a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.5 by the end of junior year · Students should apply during their junior year |
Graceland also offers an early assurance option for students on a typical four-year timeline (with the DPT still completed in the following 2 years). Phase 1 and 2 details above still apply, with the exception of the GPA requirements (cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 or overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2 in phase 1; minimum 3.2 overall GPA required by the end of senior year in phase 2), and all Drake degree requirements must be met. Students interested in this option should still apply in their junior year.
Pre-requisite courses
A grade of C- above (C or above if the course is repeated) is required in the following courses:
• Biology with lab (8 semester hours) – BIO 012/L & BIO 013/L
• Chemistry with lab (8 semester hours) – CHEM 001/003 & CHEM 002/004
• General Physics with lab (8 semester hours) – PHY 011 & PHY 012
• Human Anatomy and Physiology with labs (8 semester hours) – HSCI 141/L & HSCI 125/L
• Statistics (3 semester hours) – HSCI 060 or STAT 060
• Any Psychology (3 semester hours) – PSY 001
• Abnormal, Developmental, or Lifespan Psychology (3 semester hours) – HSCI 146
• English Composition or Writing (3 semester hours) – WRIT AOI
Other admission requirements are listed here.
Should students not complete their coursework at Graceland and decide to return to Drake University, they will no longer be eligible for their Drake tuition guarantee. They will be responsible for the current University tuition rate.
| First Year | |||||
| Fall | Spring | ||||
| Course | Title | Credits | Course | Title | Credits |
| FYS --- | First Year Seminar | 3 CR | HSCI 021 | Professionalism in Health Care | 2 CR |
| HSCI 020 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 2 CR | CHEM 002/4 | General Chemistry II & Lab | 4 CR |
| CHEM 001/3 | General Chemistry I & Lab | 4 CR | BIO 013/L | Pre-Professional Biology II & Lab | 4 CR |
| BIO 012/L | Pre-Professional Biology I & Lab (SCI AOI) | 4 CR | MATH 050 | Calculus I (QUAN AOI) | 3 CR |
| ELEC --- | Drake Curriculum/Electives | 3 CR | ELEC --- | Drake Curriculum/Electives (WRIT AOI) | 3 CR |
| Total Semester Credit Hours 16 | Total Semester Credit Hours 16 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Spring | ||||
| Course | Title | Credits | Course | Title | Credits |
| HSCI 025* | Introduction to the US Health Care System | 3 CR | HSCI 125/L | Physiology/Lab1 | 4 CR |
| PSY 001 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 CR | HSCI 060* | Statistics in Health Sciences3 (CRIT AOI) | 3 CR |
| HSCI 141/L | Human Anatomy/Lab | 4 CR | HSCI 106* | Culture Care & Health Literacy (GLOB AOI) | 3 CR |
| PHY 011 | General Physics I | 4 CR | ELEC --- | Elective (PHY 012: General Physics II) | 4 CR |
| Total Semester Credit Hours 15 | Total Semester Credit Hours 16 | ||||
| Third Year (Apply to Graceland DPT Program) | |||||
| Fall | Spring | ||||
| Course | Title | Credits | Course | Title | Credits |
| HSCI 172 | Evaluating Research Literature (INFO AOI) | 3 CR | HSCI 105 | Values & Ethics in Health Sciences (VE AOI) | 3 CR |
| HSCI 095* | Medical Terminology | 1 CR | HSCI 055* | Innovation & Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 CR |
| HSCI 102 | Health Economics2 | 3 CR | ELEC --- | Drake Curriculum/Electives | 6 CR |
| ELEC --- | Drake Curriculum/Electives (PSY 076:Abnormal Psychology) | 9 CR | ELEC --- | Elective (HSCI 146: Human Development Across the Lifespan) | 3 CR |
| Total Semester Credit Hours 16 | Total Semester Credit Hours 15 | ||||
Click here to view the curriculum for Graceland University’s DPT program.
Bolded courses must be taken in the designated semester unless prior approval by the College is provided.
*Asterisked HSCI courses have multiple offerings each year; they should be taken within the designated year but can be taken during an alternative
semester.
1 = BIO 129/L – Mammalian Physiology or PHAR 125 can be substituted for requirement (courses offered only in fall semester)
2 = ECON 002 – Microeconomics can be substituted for requirement (HSCI 102 offered only in fall semester)
3 = STAT 060 – Statistics for the Life Sciences can be substituted for requirement
Electives (minimum 46 credits): Elective credits include Drake Curriculum requirements not fulfilled by required coursework (outlined below) as well
as non-required coursework that permits exploration of and/or advanced study in areas of professional interest within the student’s primary degree.
Students should review the student handbook for the complete elective policy. A maximum of 30 credits from Graceland University can be equated to
this undergraduate Health Sciences degree.
Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry not fulfilled by required coursework (12 credits): Artistic Literacy, Engaged Citizen, Historical Foundations, and
Written Communication.
Graceland DPT Course Equates (28 credits): For students who complete the 3+2 program, Graceland University DPT coursework will fulfill the
following undergraduate requirements, resulting in earning a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree.
Electives – 18 credits
HSCI 155 & 156 – Guided Research I & II – 4 cr.
HSCI 196 & 197 – Health Sciences Internship I & II – 6 cr.
**If not admitted to the DPT program at Graceland University, all credit minimums for Electives must be fulfilled. The senior capstone (HSCI 155, 156, 196, & 197) must also be completed at Drake to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree.
Students will be required to send an official transcript to the Drake University Office of the Registrar to apply their transfer coursework to the health
sciences major requirements. A minimum of 120 total hours will be required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Drake
University. Degrees from Drake University and Graceland University will be conferred at the same time. This may result in total program hours higher
than 120.
Mercy College of Health Sciences offers a certificate program in Medical Laboratory Sciences (M.L.S.) that can be added to a Bachelor of Science degree earned from Drake University. This certificate program offers an opportunity for health sciences students to develop an area of health care expertise during their Drake academic career, rather than after graduation. In addition, these certificates are helpful for students applying to graduate programs that require a large amount of patient care hours.
Program Purpose
The M.L.S. Program is dedicated to providing students with the educational foundation required to become Medical laboratory scientists through an intensive classroom and clinical curriculum. Guided by the mission of Mercy College, the philosophy of the School of Allied Health, and in compliance with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) Standards of Accredited Educational Programs for the Medical Laboratory Scientist, the primary purpose is to facilitate the personal and professional development of students. The M.L.S. program provides students with the academic and clinical experiences needed to become caring, ethical, and competent members of the health care team.
Clinical Rotation/Experience Information
M.L.S students complete a total of 750 clock hours of clinical rotations in a large medical center laboratory in the following areas: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, Phlebotomy, and Urinalysis. Students perform actual patient testing under the supervision of a preceptor. Students also gain approximately 15 hours of experience at various other optional sites such as a small hospital, fertility clinic, public health lab, and/or shadowing various levels of management.
M.L.S. students complete a large patient case study project in the last semester of the program. The project pulls together material they have learned in all of the courses throughout the M.L.S. program. Cases are presented to the class, instructors and preceptors. Students in the M.L.S. program collaborate throughout on case studies and problem-based learning scenarios in the didactic and clinical courses. They write reflection papers in several M.L.S. program courses regarding their experiences.
| Course | Credits |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| BIO 013 - Pre-Professional Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 013L - Pre-Professional Biology II lab | 1 |
| CHEM 001 - General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 002 - General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 003 - General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 004 - General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 097 - Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 098 - Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| MATH 050 - Calculus I | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 34 |
| Mercy College MLS Coursework | 40 |
| TOTAL | 139 |
|
Course |
Credits |
|
BIO 012/L Pre-Professional Biology I with lab |
4 cr |
|
FYS |
3 cr |
|
Electives/Drake Curriculum |
27 cr |
|
HSCI 020 Intro to Health Sciences |
2 cr |
|
HSCI 021 Professionalism in Health Care |
2 cr |
|
HSCI 025 Intro to US Health Care System |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 055 Innovation and Leadership in HSCI |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 060 Statistics in Health Sciences |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 102 Principles of Health Economics |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 105 Values and Ethics in Health Sci |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 106 Culture Care and Health Literacy |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 108 Intro to US Health Care Policy |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 125/L Physiology and Lab |
4 cr |
|
HSCI 141/L Human Anatomy and Lab |
4 cr |
|
HSCI 143 Epidemiology |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 144 Introduction to Public Health |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 146 Human Development Across the Lifespan |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 155 Guided Research I |
2 cr |
|
HSCI 156 Guided Research II |
2 cr |
|
HSCI 172 Evaluating Research |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 180 Public Health Programming I |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 181 Health Communications and Advocacy |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 182 Public Health Programming II |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 196 Internship I |
3 cr |
|
HSCI 197 Internship II |
3 cr |
|
MSHIA Coursework |
21 cr |
|
PSY 001/L Intro to Psychology and lab |
4 cr |
Program Notes:
If not admitted to the MS HIA program, all credit minimums for the general electives and professional electives must be fulfilled to earn the BS in Health Sciences degree.
HSCI 125: BIO 129/L – Mammalian Physiology or PHAR 125 can be substituted for requirement (courses offered only in fall semester)
HSCI 060: STAT 060 – Statistics for the Life Sciences can be substituted for requirement
Electives (minimum 32 credits): Elective credits include Drake Curriculum requirements not fulfilled by required coursework (outlined below) as well as non-required coursework that permits exploration of and/or advanced study in areas of professional interest within the student’s primary degree. Students should review the student handbook for the complete elective policy.
Students in Health Care Administration who have an interest in pursuing health care law may also consider our dual degree program with the Drake University Law School. Students will utilize their fourth year in Health Sciences to begin completing graduate coursework in the JD program.
| Course | Credits |
| ACCT 041 - Accounting I | 3 |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| ECON 010 - Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 095 - Finance | 3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 108 - Introduction to U.S. Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 143 - Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 144 - Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HSCI 155 - Guided Research in Health Sciences I | 2 |
| HSCI 156 - Guided Research in Health Sciences II | 2 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 196 - Health Sciences Internship I | 3 |
| HSCI 197 - Health Sciences Internship II | 3 |
| IS 044 - Information Tools | 2 |
| MATH 028 - Business Calculus | 3 |
| MGMT 110 - Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 101 - Marketing Principles | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 18 |
| Professional Electives | 3 |
| Law Coursework | 26 |
| TOTAL | 128 |
With the use of the summer school and January term as well as using graduate course work to fulfill elective requirements, Health Sciences degree students are able to complete the four year degree program plus the M.B.A. in a shorter time period than if they were to complete the two separately.
| Course | Credits |
| ACCT 041 - Accounting I | 3 |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| ECON 010 - Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 095 - Finance | 3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 108 - Introduction to U.S. Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 143 - Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 144 - Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HSCI 155 - Guided Research in Health Sciences I | 2 |
| HSCI 156 - Guided Research in Health Sciences II | 2 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 196 - Health Sciences Internship I | 3 |
| HSCI 197 - Health Sciences Internship II | 3 |
| IS 044 - Information Tools | 2 |
| MATH 028 - Business Calculus | 3 |
| MGMT 110 - Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 101 - Marketing Principles | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 18 |
| Master of Business Administration Coursework | 18 |
| TOTAL | 120 |
With the use of the summer school and January term as well as using graduate course work to fulfill elective requirements, Health Sciences degree students are able to complete the four year degree program plus the M.P.A. in a shorter time period than if they were to complete the two separately.
| Course | Credits |
| ACCT 041 - Accounting I | 3 |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| ECON 010 - Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 095 - Finance | 3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 108 - Introduction to U.S. Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 143 - Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 144 - Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HSCI 155 - Guided Research in Health Sciences I | 2 |
| HSCI 156 - Guided Research in Health Sciences II | 2 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 196 - Health Sciences Internship I | 3 |
| HSCI 197 - Health Sciences Internship II | 3 |
| IS 044 - Information Tools | 2 |
| MATH 028 - Business Calculus | 3 |
| MGMT 110 - Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 101 - Marketing Principles | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 18 |
| Master of Public Administration Coursework | 18 |
| TOTAL | 120 |
If not admitted to the MPA program, all credit minimums for Drake Curriculum/General Electives and Professional Electives must be fulfilled to earn a Bachelor of Sciences in Health Sciences.
| Course | Credits |
| ACCT 041 - Accounting I | 3 |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| ECON 010 - Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 095 - Finance | 3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 108 - Introduction to U.S. Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 143 - Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 144 - Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HSCI 155 - Guided Research in Health Sciences I | 2 |
| HSCI 156 - Guided Research in Health Sciences II | 2 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 196 - Health Sciences Internship I | 3 |
| HSCI 197 - Health Sciences Internship II | 3 |
| IS 044 - Information Tools | 2 |
| MATH 028 - Business Calculus | 3 |
| MGMT 110 - Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 101 - Marketing Principles | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 18 |
| Health Informatics and Analytics Coursework | 21 |
| TOTAL | 123 |
If not admitted to the MS HIA program, all credit minimums for Drake Curriculum/General Electives and Professional Electives must be fulfilled to earn a Bachelor of Sciences in Health Sciences.
Students interested in pursuing a career in health care administration can add a Master of Health Care Administration (M.H.A.) to their bachelor's degree.
| Course | Credits |
| ACCT 041 - Accounting I | 3 |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| ECON 010 - Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 095 - Finance | 3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 108 - Introduction to U.S. Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 143 - Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 144 - Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| IS 044 - Information Tools | 2 |
| MATH 028 - Business Calculus | 3 |
| MGMT 110 - Organiational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 101 - Marketing Principles | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 22 |
| DMU Master of Health Care Administration Coursework | 27 |
| TOTAL | 120 |
Students must declare a Health Sciences track by end of first semester. Notify the Experiential Office by February 1 of the intent to apply to the MHA program. Apply to the MHA program by June 1 following the junior year to begin course work during the fall of the senior year.
Students interested in pursuing a career in public health can add a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) to their degree.
| Course | Credits |
| ACCT 041 - Accounting I | 3 |
| BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab | 1 |
| ECON 002 - Microeconomics, or HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
| ECON 010 - Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 095 - Finance | 3 |
| FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences | 2 |
| HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or STAT 060 - Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| HSCI 095 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 108 - Introduction to U.S. Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 125 - Physiology, or BIO 129 - Mammalian Physiology, or PHAR 125 - Physiology (lab included for 4 credits) |
3 |
| HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or BIO 129L - Mammalian Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HSCI 143 - Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 144 - Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature | 3 |
| IS 044 - Information Tools | 2 |
| MATH 028 - Business Calculus | 3 |
| MGMT 110 - Organiational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 101 - Marketing Principles | 3 |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Electives | 19 |
| DMU Master of Public Health Coursework | 27 |
| TOTAL | 120 |
Students must declare a Health Sciences track by end of first semester. Apply to the M.P.H. program by March 1 of junior year to begin coursework during the summer and by July 1 following the junior year to begin course work during the fall of the senior year.
Students interested in pursuing a career in health care administration can add a Master of Health Care Administration (M.H.A.) to their bachelor's degree.
|
Course |
Credits |
|
BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I |
3 |
|
BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab |
1 |
|
ENG 052 – Public Voices |
3 |
|
FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar |
3 |
|
HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences |
2 |
|
HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care |
2 |
|
HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System |
3 |
|
HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences |
3 |
|
HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or |
3 |
|
HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
|
HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences |
3 |
|
HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature |
3 |
|
HSCI 108 - Introduction to U.S. Health Care Policy |
3 |
|
HSCI 125 - Physiology, or |
3 |
|
HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or |
1 |
|
HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy |
3 |
|
HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab |
1 |
|
HSCI 143 - Epidemiology |
3 |
|
HSCI 144 - Introduction to Public Health |
3 |
|
HSCI 146 – Human Development Across the Lifespan |
3 |
|
HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature |
3 |
|
HSCI 180 – Public Health Programming I |
3 |
|
HSCI 181 – Health Communications and Advocacy |
3 |
|
HSCI 182 – Public Health Programming II |
3 |
|
JMC 030 – Mass Media in a Global Society |
3 |
|
MKTG 101 - Marketing Principles |
3 |
|
PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
|
SCSS 001 |
3 |
|
Electives |
19 |
|
DMU Master of Health Care Administration Coursework |
24 |
|
TOTAL |
120 |
Students must declare a Health Sciences track by end of first semester. Notify the Experiential Office by February 1 of the intent to apply to the MHA program. Apply to the MHA program by June 1 following the junior year to begin course work during the fall of the senior year.
Students interested in pursuing a career in public health can add a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) to their degree.
|
Course |
Credits |
|
BIO 012 - Pre-Professional Biology I |
3 |
|
BIO 012L - Pre-Professional Biology I lab |
1 |
|
ENG 052 – Public Voices |
3 |
|
FYS 0-- - First Year Seminar |
3 |
|
HSCI 020 - Introduction to the Health Sciences |
2 |
|
HSCI 021 - Professionalism in Health Care |
2 |
|
HSCI 025 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System |
3 |
|
HSCI 055 - Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences |
3 |
|
HSCI 060 - Statistics in Health Sciences, or |
3 |
|
HSCI 102 - Health Economics |
3 |
|
HSCI 105 - Values and Ethics in Health Sciences |
3 |
|
HSCI 106 - Culture Care and Health Literature |
3 |
|
HSCI 108 - Introduction to U.S. Health Care Policy |
3 |
|
HSCI 125 - Physiology, or |
3 |
|
HSCI 125L - Physiology Lab, or |
1 |
|
HSCI 141 - Human Anatomy |
3 |
|
HSCI 141L - Human Anatomy Lab |
1 |
|
HSCI 143 - Epidemiology |
3 |
|
HSCI 144 - Introduction to Public Health |
3 |
|
HSCI 146 – Human Development Across the Lifespan |
3 |
|
HSCI 172 - Evaluating Research Literature |
3 |
|
HSCI 180 – Public Health Programming I |
3 |
|
HSCI 181 – Health Communications and Advocacy |
3 |
|
HSCI 182 – Public Health Programming II |
3 |
|
JMC 030 – Mass Media in a Global Society |
3 |
|
MKTG 101 - Marketing Principles |
3 |
|
PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
|
SCSS 001 |
3 |
|
Electives |
18 |
|
DMU Master of Public Health Coursework |
23 |
Students must declare a Health Sciences track by end of first semester. Apply to the M.P.H. program by March 1 of junior year to begin coursework during the summer and by July 1 following the junior year to begin course work during the fall of the senior year.
The information in this catalog does not constitute a contract between the university and the student. The university reserves the right to make changes in curricula, admission policies and processes, tuition and financial aid, academic standards and guidelines, student services and any other regulations or policies set forth in this catalog without giving prior notice.