Health Sciences

MajorBachelor of Science Health Science

BEGIN your healthcare path with confidence.

Many students are drawn to a career in healthcare, yet find themselves uncertain about the specific path that aligns best with their personality and skill set during the college application process. The Health Sciences program offers a versatile solution, providing a dynamic environment that challenges, encourages, and allows for exploration across various facets of the healthcare field.

This major seamlessly integrates foundational scientific knowledge with contemporary insights into human healthcare, delivered by experienced content experts and current healthcare practitioners. Health Sciences students are uniquely equipped to confidently navigate diverse healthcare professions, whether their future plans include going directly into the workforce or on to clinical graduate programs.

Graduates of the Health Sciences program emerge well-prepared for successful admission into a spectrum of healthcare-related graduate programs such as medicine, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dentistry, and optometry.

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CURRICULUM

The Health Sciences major curriculum is both challenging and flexible, designed to prepare students for a wide variety of graduate programs such as medicine, physical therapy, PA, dentistry, and more. Students in the Health Sciences program take several fundamental and advanced natural science courses, social science courses, and our “core” healthcare courses. Students individualize their curriculum by choosing from many healthcare-related elective courses, concentrations, and minors that optimally prepare them for their chosen career path.

Sample courses in this program could include:

BSHS 110 – Introduction to Healthcare
BSHS 230 – Healthcare Systems and Policy
BSBS 285 – Healthcare Immersion Abroad
BSHS 350 – Health Disparities
BSHS 450 – Healthcare Biostatistics
BSHS 460 – Evidence Based Healthcare

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Concentrations

Medical Spanish

Butler’s curriculum was very tailored towards my career path.

“Because of this, I felt ahead of the curve when I started my clinical rotations and very well-prepared for my board exams, networking, and my job search.”

Krupa Dave ’12, ’13
Health Sciences
Master of Physician Assistant Studies

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Amy Peak

Associate Professor
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Dr. Amy Peak is the Director of the Health Science and Healthcare & Business programs, and Chair of the Health Science department at Butler University. She has over 20 years experience in higher education and is a clinical pharmacist,…
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Mikaela Drake

Associate Professor – Health Sciences
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Oscar Beltran Perez

Assistant Professor
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Dr. Beltran is a scholar and practician in the field of Health Sciences. He completed his Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies, but his work experience extends…
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Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate ethical, professional, collaborative, and culturally-sensitive behaviors within the healthcare setting.

Integrate knowledge and skills from natural, formal, and social sciences with healthcare fundamentals to solve complex problems and optimize health outcomes.

Locate, critically analyze, and apply data in a manner that supports evidence-based healthcare.

Communicate effectively with laypersons and healthcare professionals on a variety of health-related topics.

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Alumni Success Story: Courtney Raab

Courtney Raab ’18 attributes her career in the medical field to Butler’s hands-on learning approach. Now working as a Neurology Resident Physician, she’s thankful for the early healthcare experience she gained through shadowing and internships.

Summer Abroad: Jacob DuBrava

Sophomore Jacob DuBrava shares how his study abroad experience in Europe pushed him to not be afraid of trying new things.

Mentorship: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Associate Professor Mikaela Drake and Health Sciences student Alli Leonard discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.

Health Sciences FAQs

Butler’s Health Sciences degree is distinct from its Nursing program. The Health Sciences degree is ideal for students who want to keep their options open as they determine the healthcare career that’s right for them, whether that’s a healthcare career with an undergraduate degree or following continued education to be a PA, optometrist, dentist, or other provider. Butler’s Nursing program is for students who want to pursue nursing specifically.

A career in healthcare administration may focus more on the administrative, business, or management side of healthcare and the provision of healthcare services. Butler’s Health Sciences degree can lead to opportunities for this type of work, but it also provides prerequisites ideal for students who intend to apply to graduate school to work directly with patients. If you’re looking for a program that will directly prepare you for a career in healthcare administration, consider Butler’s Healthcare and Business major.

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