Health Sciences (B.S.)

Thomas Jefferson University - INTO USA

Early in your education, you are introduced to a range of medical disciplines by faculty who are practicing health professionals. Classwork and volunteer experiences help you to gain insight into your unique skills and interests, while faculty and advisors provide guidance around health careers and paths. Through a combination of required courses and electives including psychology, nutrition, genetics and public health, you can fulfill prerequisites for professional programs, explore academic interests and prepare for different career choices.You will gain real, hands-on experience during your time at Jefferson from volunteer patient contact that is a required part of your curriculum. This clinical exposure as an undergraduate is part of our signature Nexus learning ™ – and will give you a jump start into graduate studies or professional health careers. Given our location and access to the many medical facilities in and around Philadelphia – our students gain top-notch experience through the university’s affiliations with hospitals, medical offices, and long term care facilities.