Health Sciences Curriculum
Health Sciences curriculum and program requirements
University of Bridgeport offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with five concentrations: Community Health Education, Exercise and Fitness, Nutrition, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Professional.
General education requirements (47 credits)
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| PHIL 110 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC 103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MATH | Math Core | 3 |
| BIOL 106/106L | Elementary Microbiology w/lab | 4 |
| BIOL 113/113L | Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab | 4 |
| BIOL 114/114L | Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab | 4 |
| CHEM 113/113L | Introductory Chemistry w/lab | 4 |
| CHEM 114/114L | Introduction to Biochemistry w/lab | 4 |
| MATH 203 | Elementary Statistics AND | 3 |
| MATH 203HS | Biostatistics | 1 |
| HUM | Humanities Core | 3 |
| SOSC | Social Science Core | 3 |
| FA | Fine Arts Core | 3 |
| CAPS 390 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
OR In place of BIOL 113/113L, BIOL 114/114L, CHEM 113/113L, CHEM 114/114L
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 213 | General Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 214 | General Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 123/123L | General Chemistry I w/lab | 4 |
| CHEM 124/124L | General Chemistry II w/lab | 4 |
Concentrations
When you earn a BS in Health Sciences -Community Health Education, you will prepare to enter a career path that strives to improve the health of individuals and communities. In this degree track, you will gain the knowledge and experience necessary to protect public wellness through health promotion, education, and disease prevention programs and activities.
Graduates of UB’s Community Health Education concentration are eligible to earn a Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Community Health Education concentration - 49 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 106/106L | Elementary Microbiology w/lab | 4 |
| HSCI 210 | Global Public Health | 3 |
| HSCI 240 | Theory and Practice of Community Health Education | 3 |
| HSCI 255 | Community Health Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| HSCI 280 | Community Health Promotion | 3 |
| HSCI 326 | Health Policy and Management | 3 |
| HSCI 327 | Grant Proposal Writing | 3 |
| HSCI 330 | Health Care Administration | 3 |
| HSCI 385 | Community Health Education Internship | 3 |
| HSCI | Electives | 12 |
| Electives | 9 |
Students pursuing this concentration track will develop an in-depth knowledge of the principles involved in exercise science and general fitness. Program graduates will understand the basics of kinesiology, body mechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, and other essential concepts. Graduates go on to manage wellness centers, work in rehabilitation, and more.
Exercise and Fitness concentration - 51-55 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 102 | Cell-Molecular Biology | 4 |
| PHYS 201/201L | General Physics I w/lab | 4 |
| PSYC 355 | Sports Psychology | 3 |
| HSCI 301 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| HSCI 321 | Exercise Science Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| HSCI 325 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| HSCI 331 | Functional & Clinical Kinesiology | 3 |
| HSCI 341 | Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HSCI 351 | Fitness & Wellness Program Development | 3 |
| HSCI 361 | Fitness Assessment | 3 |
| HSCI 371 | Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| HSCI 381 | Internship in Exercise & Fitness | 2-6 |
| HSCI/SCI | Electives | 11 |
With a BS in Health Sciences - Nutrition, you will prepare to understand and communicate evidence-based principles of nutrition science. You will hone your knowledge of human metabolism and nutrition while gaining the skills to identify and guide others towards healthy lifestyle choices, equipping you to promote community and individual wellness.
Nutrition concentration - 50 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BUAD 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BIOL 106/106L | Elementary Microbiology w/lab | 4 |
| HSCI 210 | Global Public Health | 3 |
| HSCI 270 | Nutrition and Disease | 3 |
| HSCI 323 | Food Service Management | 3 |
| HSCI 345 | Comparative Diet Strategies | 3 |
| PSYC 345 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| HSCI 350 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| HSCI 370 | Clinical Herbology & Botany | 3 |
| HSCI 371 | Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| HSCI 375 | Health Coaching | 3 |
| HSCI | Electives | 12 |
| Electives | 4 |
The Pre-Occupational Therapy (Pre-OT) concentration at University of Bridgeport prepares you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to pursue advanced degrees in occupational therapy (OT) and make a meaningful difference in your patients’ lives.
Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 103 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| HSCI 201 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSYC 202 | Adolescence | 3 |
| BIOL 113/113L | Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab | 4 |
| HSCI 331 | Functional/Clinical Kinesiology | 3 |
| PSYC 281 | Biological Psychology/Neuroscience | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| BIOL 114/114L | Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 113/113L | Intro to Chemistry w/Lab | 4 |
| HSCI 301 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| PSYC 205 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| CHEM 114/114L | Intro to Biochemistry w/Lab | 4 |
| MATH 203 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 203HS | Biostatistics | 1 |
| HSCI 325 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 106 | Intro to Microbiology | 4 |
| PSYC 230 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PHYS 201/201L | General Physics I w/Lab | 4 |
| PSYC | Psych Elective | 2 |
Through the Pre-Physician assistant concentration track, students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a Physician Assistant degree program after graduating. Please note: completing the pre-physician assistant concentration track does not automatically grant you admission to UB's Physician Assistant master’s program.
Pre-Physician Assistant core - 64 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101 | General Organism Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 102 | Cell-Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 213 | General Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 214 | General Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 307 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 320 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 123/123L | General Chemistry I w/lab | 4 |
| CHEM 124/124L | General Chemistry II w/lab | 4 |
| CHEM 205 | Organic Chemistry I OR | |
| CHEM 206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 203 | Principles of Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 360 | Principles of Biochemistry | 4 |
| MATH 109 | Precalculus Mathematics | 4 |
| SPAN 110A | Spanish for Healthcare Prof OR | |
| SPAN 110B | Spanish for Healthcare Prof Part 2 | 1 |
| HSCI Electives | 9 | |
| Electives | 7 |
Our Pre-Professional concentration prepares students for admission to a Health Sciences graduate program. In our Pre-Professional track, you will satisfy program core and general education requirements while completing the coursework necessary to advance your education after earning your BS.
Pre-Professional core - 56 credits
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101 | General Organism Biology OR | |
| BIOL 102 | Cell-Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 113/113L | Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab OR | |
| BIOL 213 | General Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 114/114L | Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab OR | |
| BIOL 214 | General Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 307 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 320 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 113/113L | Introductory Chemistry w/lab OR | |
| CHEM 123/123L | General Chemistry I w/lab | 4 |
| CHEM 114/114L | Introduction to Biochemistry w/lab OR | |
| CHEM 124/124L | General Chemistry II w/lab | 4 |
| CHEM 205 | Organic Chemistry I OR | |
| CHEM 203 | Principles of Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 360 | Principles of Biochemistry | 4 |
| MATH 109 | Precalculus Mathematics | 4 |
| PHYS 201/201L | General Physics I w/lab | 4 |
| PHYS 202/202L | General Physics II w/lab | 4 |
| HSCI Electives | 9 |
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