Health Science, BS
Earn your health science bachelor degree from Pace University and gain a comprehensive understanding of population healthcare, behavioral health determinants, and global health systems. Interdisciplinary courses in leadership, health informatics, and health promotion, plus hands-on field experience in healthcare research and internships, prepare you for a meaningful career in healthcare administration or master’s-level practitioner programs.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
The Path to Healthcare Leadership
Pace University’s BS in Health Science offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that blends science, healthcare systems, and policy, preparing students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in today’s healthcare landscape. Courses in health promotion, behavioral science, and health informatics, combined with a global view of health equity and advocacy, provide a strong foundation to tackle emerging challenges and make meaningful contributions.
Students gain real-world experience through senior-year healthcare research or internships, applying classroom knowledge in professional settings and building networks for future success. With support from Pace’s Career Services team, students secure placements that align with their own unique goals, setting the stage for impactful careers.
Small class sizes foster close relationships with expert faculty and advisors, creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Paired with peer tutoring and pre-professional preparation for programs such as nursing, physical therapy, and nutrition, graduates leave ready to excel in advanced healthcare roles or administrative careers.
median salary for medical and health services managers (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
expected growth of overall employment in healthcare occupations for 2021–2031 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
internships, Co-ops Practicums Field Experiences and Clinicals completed by Pace students each year (Source: Pace University Career Services)
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science offers students a broad overview of our healthcare system while preparing students for careers in health care administrative fields and master’s level practitioner programs, such as Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Optometry, and other healthcare fields.
You’ll choose from three tracks—Generalist, Pre-Nursing, or Pre-Physician Assistant—and participate in areas of concentration in Global Health and/or Health Policy and Advocacy.
Take Courses Like…
Introduction to Health Promotion that provides a comprehensive guide to health promotion concepts; Health Informatics and Telehealth where you will learn about info technology as it applies to healthcare; and Leadership and Management in Healthcare, a course that combines theories of leadership and management with the practice in the art of leading.
Careers
Our graduates go on to fulfilling careers as healthcare administrators, educators, and healthcare professionals in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, physician practices, and community health centers.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Research Coordinator
- Transition of Care Associate
- Care Coordinator
- Patient Access Caregiver
Student Quote
—Katie Smaldone ’23
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Columbia University Fertility Center
- Westchester Medical Center
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Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
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For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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