Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences

University of Toledo

The University of Toledo Health Sciences Program introduces you to a variety of health professions through a diverse curriculum of sciences and interdisciplinary coursework. Develop the foundational healthcare knowledge you need to advance to graduate-level programs or a career in fields including nonprofit and for-profit health leadership, community health programs, occupational therapy, and research and policy development. As health and healthcare systems evolve, dive into a program that prepares you to meet today’s health challenges head-on. Specialize Your Education Within the B.A. in Health Sciences, you’ll pursue one of three concentrations based on your career interests and goals. The Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration prepares students for success in graduate occupational therapy programs. The Social Determinants of Health concentration focuses on the nonmedical factors that impact health and includes a two-semester capstone experience to prepare students for a health-related career. The Pre–Graduate Entry Nursing concentration designed for students planning to pursue graduate nursing programs. This program gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience to succeed in nursing and beyond. top reasons to study health sciences B.A. at UToledo A contemporary approach to healthcare education. Understand how healthcare systems are shifting from treating only disease and illness to whole people and communities. Understand how social determinants of health impact health outcomes for all. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environment where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes and risks. Develop the skills to address social determinants of health to advance health equity and improve the health of whole communities. Gain a foundation of knowledge for graduate school, healthcare careers and beyond. UToledo’s B.A. in Health Sciences positions you to apply for graduate-level programs in occupational therapy as well as in many health and healthcare related careers. Experiential Learning. Health Sciences students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of health and healthcare-related professions, gaining insights into the significance of adopting an interprofessional approach to enhance health equity.

College of Health and Human Services