The Health Science option is designed to prepare students for entry into a variety of post baccalaureate training programs in the allied health and medical fields. The curriculum meets the admission requirements for most programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health, occupational health and physician assisting, as well as medical, dental and veterinary schools. The degree requirements are articulated with the admission requirements for occupational therapy, physical therapy and physician assistant programs at Medical College of Ohio. This option is exclusively for students who wish to enter the physical therapy program offered jointly by BGSU and the Medical College of Ohio. The first three years comprise the professional component of the program.
Students apply for the physical therapy program in the fall of their junior year.
The bachelor of applied health science is awarded at the conclusion of the first year of professional studies. The three programs share many required courses, but each has distinctive requirements of 29-40 semester hours to allow students to prepare for specific career interests. The curriculum provides students with an appropriate academic foundation while preparing them for the dynamic changes and issues that are shaping the health care field. This includes courses in human development, computer science, statistics, technical writing and medical ethics. For the allied health option, some courses are taken during the completion of an associate degree in a health-related field.