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Undergraduate Health Sciences Program
Real-World Experience
Get the training you need to succeed in the health care field.
Pursue your calling with one of our in-demand health care degrees.
Health care is a big field that is growing faster than ever. When you enroll in a School of Health Sciences program, you won't just work with other students in your major. You'll learn alongside students from every corner of the wellness profession, preparing you to be a critical part of an interprofessional health care team.
Whether you want to conduct world-changing research or make a difference in someone's life, we have a major for you.
Majors
Addiction Studies: Bachelor of Science
Our addiction and prevention education includes options to earn a Bachelor of Science degree on campus or online.
Dental Hygiene: Bachelor of Science
Earn a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene to begin a career tackling oral health challenges.
Health Sciences Major: Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science in health sciences can prepare you for a wide variety of health care careers. Study on campus or online.
Medical Laboratory Science: Bachelor of Science
Learn the latest techniques to detect, diagnose and treat disease in the lab with a Bachelor of Science degree in medical laboratory science.
Nursing: Bachelor of Science
An Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in nursing gives you the opportunity to care for patients in a variety of settings.
Social Work: Bachelor of Science
Use your passion for social justice and desire to improve people's lives to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in social work.
Pre-Professional Health Programs
USD's pre-professional studies for health programs provide you with a competitive edge when it comes to being accepted into – and succeeding in – professional degree programs.