Health Sciences, B.S.
Discover your passion for health care with our B.S. in health sciences. Whether you are looking for a pre-med, pre-PA, pre-PT/OT, or other pre-professional tracks, or are intrigued by clinical health informatics or health data management, our program empowers you to explore diverse career avenues.
Saint Louis University's B.S. in health sciences offered through the Doisy College of Health Sciences opens your mind to the complexities of the health care industry and doors to diverse career paths. Our curriculum is rooted in a solid scientific foundation, preparing you for early career professional opportunities or graduate education and equipping you with the skills needed to thrive in the evolving health care landscape.
Program Highlights
- Our comprehensive curriculum delves into medical sciences, anatomy and physiology, research methods, health care management, technology and more, offering you a well-rounded perspective to excel in this dynamic field.
- If data analysis, information technology, and health care legal matters pique your interest, our health information management concentration lets you explore these intricacies further. Master clinical coding, revenue-cycle management and more, gaining expertise sought-after by healthcare organizations.
- Our dedicated faculty are invested in your success. They go beyond instruction, offering personalized guidance to help you define and achieve your aspirations within the health care field.
- We seamlessly integrate the latest healthcare technology throughout the program, providing hands-on experience and preparing you to hit the ground running in your chosen career path.
Explore our exciting, accelerated degree pathways designed to help you get there faster:
- B.S. HS to Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- B.S. HS-HIM to Juris Doctorate (Law)
- B.S. HS-HIM to M.S. Health Data Science
- B.S. HS-HIM to Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Boost your degree with a HIM minor:
- The health information management minor adds valuable health data expertise to any major. This flexible minor complements your studies and enhances your career prospects in any healthcare-related field.
Curriculum Overview
Join us at Saint Louis University and embark on a journey to transform healthcare for the better. We understand the importance of adapting to the changing needs of the healthcare industry. Our flexible curriculum, experienced faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities prepare you for success in today's dynamic health care landscape.
Our curriculum offers the ability to tailor your course roadmap to your career aspirations. SLU's Health Sciences curriculum allows for diverse preparation options, such as pre-medicine, pre-PA, pre-PT/OT, pre-dental, pre-optometry, health information management, and other health-related fields.
Careers
A degree in health sciences prepares you for medical school, professional graduate programs or other post-baccalaureate studies.
Students are also equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in career opportunities as:
- Health care coordinators
- Case managers
- Health services managers
- Health data analysis
- Privacy officers
- Corporate wellness administrator
- Medicolegal death investigator
- Patient advocate/patient navigator
- Health literacy educator
- Many other rewarding careers
These job opportunities are in various settings, including:
- Hospitals and integrated delivery systems
- Medical service organization
- Physician-management organization
- Consulting firms
- Technology and information system companies
- Health Insurance companies,
- Federal, state, and local health agencies
- Long-term care facilities and many others
Graduates of our program pursue diverse career paths, and with growing demand in the health care industry, your opportunities are endless.
Health Information Management Concentration
The health information management (HIM) concentration within the health sciences field is designed specifically for students fascinated by the convergence of medical sciences, data analysis, informatics, information technology, legal principles and healthcare administration. HIM professionals are highly respected for their proficiency in handling clinical and operational healthcare data, which equips graduates with diverse prospects in the constantly evolving healthcare sector.
Our faculty, composed of seasoned professionals in the HIM field, are dedicated to nurturing students for many exciting career paths in health information. Upon graduation, you'll possess the skills needed to excel in pivotal roles, such as maximizing patient and operational data to make informed decisions, fostering patient comprehension of health information, and supporting healthcare providers in utilizing technology to streamline data management and operational processes. Students can also take the nationally recognized Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential exam.
Increasingly, HIM graduates choose to further their education by pursuing advanced degrees in various fields, such as business administration, health administration, health data science, health informatics, law, and public health. With accelerated track options available, your transition to graduate studies becomes a smooth and accessible path, providing ample opportunities for ongoing advancement and specialization. Join the ranks of our graduates and unlock your potential for continuous growth and professional development.
Our exciting, accelerated degree pathways are designed to help you get there faster:
- B.S. HS-HIM to Juris Doctorate (Law)
- B.S. HS-HIM to M.S. Health Data Science
- B.S. HS-HIM to Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Fieldwork and Research Opportunities
In your final year, you will participate in project-based internships, collaborating with local clinical sites to acquire hands-on experience. Through this immersive learning opportunity, you will delve into various roles, including electronic health record analysts, patient data integrity coordinators, clinical data analysts, consultants, revenue cycle management analysts, quality assurance analysts, and coding and compliance specialists. This practical experience prepares you for the dynamic challenges of the health care field while honing your skills for future success.
Careers
Embarking on a career in health information management unveils many opportunities to make a meaningful impact and improve health care delivery. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health services managers in the United States earned a median salary of $110,680 in 2023, with an anticipated average growth of 28% through 2032. Graduates of this program find employment across diverse settings such as ambulatory care clinics, governmental agencies, healthcare companies, consulting firms, hospitals, information system companies, insurance companies, law firms, managed and long-term care facilities, mental and behavioral health facilities, physician practices, and research positions. The possibilities are endless in this dynamic and vital field.
Admission Requirements
Freshman Applicants
Solid academic performance in college preparatory coursework is a primary consideration when we review your freshman application.
Admission criteria include:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 or greater on a 4.00 scale
- Saint Louis University has moved to a test-optional admission process for all undergraduate programs. Applicants may submit standardized test scores, but those who choose not to will not be disadvantaged in any way in the admission process.
Transfer Applicants
The minimum college transfer GPA is 2.70/4.00.
International Applicants
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students, along with the following:
- You must demonstrate English language proficiency.
- Proof of financial support must include:
- A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding your time at Saint Louis University.
- A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of your study at the University.
- Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
Tuition
| Tuition | Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | $54,760 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:
- Scholarships: Awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need. In addition to University scholarships, the Doisy College of Health Sciences offers scholarships to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.
- Financial Aid: Provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.
For priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, applicants should apply for admission by Dec. 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.
HIM Concentration Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
200 E. Randolph Street
Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.cahiim.org
The Health Information Management concentration accreditor of Saint Louis University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College's accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2024. All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
For more information on the SLU Health Information Management program professional and technical standards and program outcomes, please see Additional Accreditation Information.
- Students will express issues in health care.
- Students will demonstrate effective team skills when collaborating on health care projects.
- Students will use research to defend conclusions related to health care issues.
- Students will reflect on behaviors related to health sciences rooted in Jesuit values of cura personalis.
Students in SLU's health sciences major take the following courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate University Core | 32-35 | |
| Foundation | ||
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1080 & CHEM 1085 | Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1480 & CHEM 1485 | Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab 1 | 4 |
| CMM 1200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| HCE 1600 | Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus 2 | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| Health Sciences | ||
| HSCI 1000 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 1 |
| HSCI 2000 | The U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSCI 2500 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| HSCI 3200 | Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 | Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 4 |
| HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 | Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 4 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| HSCI 4000 | Neuroscience in Everyday Life | 3 |
| HSCI 4100 | Healthcare Technology | 3 |
| HSCI 4700 | Quality Management | 3 |
| Choose one Curricular Option or Concentration below: | 24-35 | |
| Total Credits | 120-131 | |
- 1
Students in the Medical Scholars, Pre-Physican Assistant, PA Scholars, Pre-Med & Pre-Dental Curricular Options are required to take CHEM 1110 General Chemistry 1 (3 cr), CHEM 1115 General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 cr), CHEM 1120 General Chemistry 2 (3 cr), & CHEM 1125 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 cr) instead of CHEM 1080 Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture (3 cr), CHEM 1085 Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr), CHEM 1480 Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture (3 cr), and CHEM 1485 Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr).
- 2
Students in the Medical Scholars and Pre-Med & Pre-Dental Curricular Options are required to take MATH 1510 Calculus I (4 cr) instead of MATH 1200 College Algebra (3 cr) and MATH 1320 Survey of Calculus (3 cr).
Students in the Pre-Physician Assistant & PA Scholars Curricular Options are required to take MATH 1400 Pre-Calculus (3 cr) instead of MATH 1200 College Algebra (3 cr) and MATH 1320 Survey of Calculus (3 cr).
Students in the Pre-Physical Therapy Curricular Option are required to take MATH 1400 Pre-Calculus (3 cr) and MATH 1510 Calculus I (4 cr) instead of MATH 1200 College Algebra (3 cr) and MATH 1320 Survey of Calculus (3 cr).
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a minimum 2.70 grade point average (GPA).
Standard Curricular Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Health Sciences | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| General Electives | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Medical Scholars Curricular Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation 1 2 | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 | Physics I and Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 1330 & PHYS 1340 | Physics II and Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
| PPHS 1050 | Medical Scholar Seminar | 0 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Biology Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates | ||
| Comparative Animal Physiology | ||
| Vertebrate Histology: Structure and Function of Tissues | ||
| Human Systemic Physiology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Foundations of Immunobiology | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Health Sciences | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
- 1
Students in the Medical Scholars Curricular Option are required to take CHEM 1110 General Chemistry 1 (3 cr), CHEM 1115 General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 cr), CHEM 1120 General Chemistry 2 (3 cr), and CHEM 1125 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 cr) instead of CHEM 1080 Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture (3 cr), CHEM 1085 Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr), CHEM 1480 Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture (3 cr), and CHEM 1485 Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr).
- 2
Students in the Medical Scholars Curricular Option are required to take MATH 1510 Calculus I (4 cr) instead of MATH 1200 College Algebra (3 cr) and MATH 1320 Survey of Calculus (3 cr).
Pre-Physician Assistant and PA Scholars Curricular Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation 1 2 | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| MLS 4515 | Medical Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Health Sciences | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
- 1
Students in the Pre-Physician Assistant or PA Scholars Curricular Options are required to take CHEM 1110 General Chemistry 1 (3 cr), CHEM 1115 General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 cr), CHEM 1120 General Chemistry 2 (3 cr), and CHEM 1125 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 cr) instead of CHEM 1080 Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture (3 cr), CHEM 1085 Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr), CHEM 1480 Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture (3 cr), and CHEM 1485 Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr).
- 2
Students in the Pre-Physician Assistant and PA Scholars Curricular Options are required to take MATH 1400 Pre-Calculus (3 cr) instead of MATH 1200 College Algebra (3 cr) and MATH 1320 Survey of Calculus (3 cr).
Students interested in the PA Scholars program should speak to their advisor and visit the Physician Assistant Scholars page.
Pre-Medicine & Pre-Dental Curricular Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation 1 2 | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 | Physics I and Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 1330 & PHYS 1340 | Physics II and Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
| PPHS 1000 | Foundations of Medicine (Optional course) | 1 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Health Sciences | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
- 1
Students in the Pre-Med & Pre-Dental Curricular Options are required to take CHEM 1110 General Chemistry 1 (3 cr), CHEM 1115 General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 cr), CHEM 1120 General Chemistry 2 (3 cr), and CHEM 1125 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 cr) instead of CHEM 1080 Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture (3 cr), CHEM 1085 Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr), CHEM 1480 Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture (3 cr), and CHEM 1485 Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr).
- 2
Students in the Pre-Med & Pre-Dental Curricular Options are required to take MATH 1510 Calculus I (4 cr) instead of MATH 1200 College Algebra (3 cr) and MATH 1320 Survey of Calculus (3 cr).
Pre-Occupational Therapy Curricular Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ||
| PHYS 1220 & PHYS 1235 | General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Health Sciences | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| General Electives | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Pre-Physical Therapy Curricular Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation 2 | ||
| PHYS 1220 & PHYS 1235 | General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1240 & PHYS 1255 | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | 4 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Health Sciences | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| General Electives | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 2
Students in the Pre-Physical Therapy Curricular Option are required to take MATH 1400 Pre-Calculus (3 cr) and MATH 1510 Calculus I (4 cr) instead of MATH 1200 College Algebra (3 cr) and MATH 1320 Survey of Calculus (3 cr).
In addition to the above, there may be additional foundational courses to complete, to prepare students for the Doctor of Physical Therapy. Please speak to your advisor for more details.
Health Information Management, Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ||
| BTM 2000 | Introduction to Business Technology Management | 3 |
| BTM 2500 | Data Modeling, Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| Health Information Management | ||
| HIM 3000 | Foundations in Health Information Management | 3 |
| HIM 3200 | Health Data Management | 3 |
| HIM 3400 | Coding and Classification Systems | 4 |
| HIM 3600 | HIM Theory and Practice Laboratory | 2 |
| HIM 4400 | Clinical Data Analytics | 3 |
| HIM 4510 | Health Care Financial Management | 3 |
| HIM 4530 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| HIM 4950 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Students interested in advanced studies should visit these accelerated program pages:
Health Sciences, B.S. to Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Standard Curricular Option
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (Critical course: satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| HSCI 1000 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 1 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology (satisfies CORE 3600) | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900) | 3 |
| HCE 1600 | Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context (satisfies CORE 1600) | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 1080 & CHEM 1085 |
Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab |
4 |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2000 | The US Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers (satisfies CORE 3200) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1480 & CHEM 1485 |
Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab |
4 |
| CMM 1200 | Public Speaking (satisfies CORE 1200) | 3 |
| HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2500 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| XXXX: Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
| HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| Critical course: HSCI 3700 | Research Methods (Critical course: satisfies CORE 4000) | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: HSCI 4000 | Neuroscience in Everyday Life | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4100 | Healthcare Technology and Informatics | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4700 | Quality Management and Performance Improvement | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective: satisfies CORE 4500 | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 121-122 | |
Medical Scholars Curricular Option
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (Critical course: satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900) | 3 |
| HSCI 1000 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 1 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology (satisfies CORE 3600) | 3 |
| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers (satisfies CORE 3200) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CMM 1200 | Public Speaking (satisfies CORE 1200) | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2000 | The US Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Critical course: PPHS 1050 | Medical Scholar Seminar | 0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2500 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
| HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| Critical course: HSCI 3700 | Research Methods (Critical course: satisfies CORE 4000) | 3 |
| PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 |
College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory |
4 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| Critical course: PHYS 1330 & PHYS 1340 |
College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory |
4 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| HCE 1600 | Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context (satisfies CORE 1600) | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4000 | Neuroscience in Everyday Life | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4100 | Healthcare Technology and Informatics | 3 |
| BIOL XXXX | Upper Division Biology Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4700 | Quality Management and Performance Improvement | 3 |
| BIOL XXXX | Upper Division Biology Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 126-127 | |
Pre-Physician Assistant and PA Scholars Curricular Option
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (Critical course: satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| HSCI 1000 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 1 |
| MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900) | 3 |
| HCE 1600 | Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context (satisfies CORE 1600) | 3 |
| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers (satisfies CORE 3200) | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CMM 1200 | Public Speaking (satisfies CORE 1200) | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2000 | The US Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2500 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
| HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| Critical course: HSCI 3700 | Research Methods (Critical course: satisfies CORE 4000) | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology (satisfies CORE 3600) | 3 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4000 | Neuroscience in Everyday Life | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4100 | Healthcare Technology and Informatics | 3 |
| MLS 4515 | Medical Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4700 | Quality Management and Performance Improvement | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective: satisfies CORE 4500 | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 125-126 | |
Pre-PA Track Notes
Courses substituted in place of electives or added to the curriculum as required courses for post-baccalaureate PA Programs are not guaranteed to meet all the pre-requisite requirements of all institutions. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their desired institution for post-baccalaureate study to identify the specific pre-requisite courses required for their area of study. PA Scholars Only - Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, students will proceed directly into SLU’s graduate-level PA program.
Pre-Medicine & Pre-Dental Curricular Option
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (Critical course: satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| HSCI 1000 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 1 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900) | 3 |
| HCE 1600 | Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context (satisfies CORE 1600) | 3 |
| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers (satisfies CORE 3200) | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| CMM 1200 | Public Speaking (satisfies CORE 1200) | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2000 | The US Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2500 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
| HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| Critical course: HSCI 3700 | Research Methods (Critical course: satisfies CORE 4000) | 3 |
| Critical course: PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 |
College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory |
4 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| Critical course: PHYS 1330 & PHYS 1340 |
College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory |
4 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4000 | Neuroscience in Everyday Life | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4100 | Healthcare Technology and Informatics | 3 |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4700 | Quality Management and Performance Improvement | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective: satisfies CORE 4500 | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 123-124 | |
Pre-Med Track Notes
Courses substituted in place of electives or added to the curriculum as required courses for post-baccalaureate medical school programs are not guaranteed to meet all the pre-requisite requirements of all institutions. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their desired institution for post-baccalaureate study to identify the specific pre-requisite courses required for their area of study.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Curricular Option
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (Critical course: satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| HSCI 1000 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 1 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900) | 3 |
| HCE 1600 | Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context (satisfies CORE 1600) | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology (satisfies CORE 3600) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: CHEM 1080 & CHEM 1085 |
Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab |
4 |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2000 | The US Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers (satisfies CORE 3200) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: CHEM 1480 & CHEM 1485 |
Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab |
4 |
| CMM 1200 | Public Speaking (satisfies CORE 1200) | 3 |
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2500 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
| HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| Critical course: HSCI 3700 | Research Methods (Critical course: satisfies CORE 4000) | 3 |
| Critical course: PHYS 1220 & PHYS 1235 |
General Physics I and General Physics I Lab |
4 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4000 | Neuroscience in Everyday Life | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4100 | Healthcare Technology and Informatics | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4700 | Quality Management and Performance Improvement | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective: satisfies CORE 4500 | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 122-123 | |
Program Notes
Courses substituted in place of electives or added to the curriculum as required courses for post-baccalaureate MOT programs are not guaranteed to meet all the pre-requisite requirements of all institutions. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their desired institution for post-baccalaureate study to identify the specific pre-requisite courses required for their area of study.
Pre-Physical Therapy Curricular Option
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (Critical course: satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| HSCI 1000 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 1 |
| MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900) | 3 |
| HCE 1600 | Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context (satisfies CORE 1600) | 3 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology (satisfies CORE 3600) | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: CHEM 1080 & CHEM 1085 |
Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab |
4 |
| CMM 1200 | Public Speaking (satisfies CORE 1200) | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2000 | The US Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers (satisfies CORE 3200) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: CHEM 1480 & CHEM 1485 |
Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab |
4 |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 2500 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
| HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| Critical course: HSCI 3700 | Research Methods (Critical course: satisfies CORE 4000) | 3 |
| Critical course: PHYS 1220 & PHYS 1235 |
General Physics I and General Physics I Lab |
4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| Critical course: PHYS 1240 & PHYS 1255 |
General Physics II and General Physics II Lab |
4 |
| PSY 3460 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4000 | Neuroscience in Everyday Life | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4100 | Healthcare Technology and Informatics | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSCI 3800 | Global Perspectives in Epidemiology | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 4700 | Quality Management and Performance Improvement | 3 |
| EXSC 3230 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective: satisfies CORE 4500 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121-122 | |
Program Notes
Courses substituted in place of electives or added to the curriculum as required courses for post-baccalaureate DPT programs are not guaranteed to meet all the pre-requisite requirements of all institutions. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their desired institution for post-baccalaureate study to identify the specific pre-requisite courses required for their area of study.
Health Information Management Concentration
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (satisfies CORE 3800) |
4 |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 2-3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| HSCI 1000 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 1 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research (satisfies CORE 1900) | 3 |
| HCE 1600 | Embodiment, Life, and Death in Context (satisfies CORE 1600) | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology (satisfies CORE 3600) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 1080 & CHEM 1085 |
Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab |
4 |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| HSCI 2000 | The US Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| STAT 1300 or OPM 2070 |
Elementary Statistics with Computers (satisfies CORE 3200) or Introduction to Business Statistics |
3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1480 & CHEM 1485 |
Principles of Chemistry 2 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 2 Lab |
4 |
| CMM 1200 | Public Speaking (satisfies CORE 1200) | 3 |
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| HSCI 2500 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: HIM 3000 | Health Information Management Concepts and Practice | 3 |
| Critical course: HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| Critical course: HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
| HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods (satisfies CORE 4000) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BTM 2000 | Introduction to Business Technology Management | 3 |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| HIM 3400 | Coding and Classification Systems | 4 |
| Critical course: HIM 3600 | HIM Theory and Practice Laboratory (Critical course: Reflection-in-Action in development) | 2 |
| HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| BTM 2500 | Data Modeling, Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| HIM 3200 | Health Data Management | 3 |
| Critical course: HIM 4510 | Health Care Financial Management | 3 |
| HSCI 4000 | Neuroscience in Everyday Life | 3 |
| HSCI 4100 | Healthcare Technology and Informatics | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: HIM 4400 | Clinical Data Analytics | 3 |
| Critical course: HIM 4530 | Professional Practice (Critical course: CORE 3500 in development) | 3 |
| Critical course: HIM 4950 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 4700 | Quality Management and Performance Improvement | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 123-125 | |
HIM Concentration Notes
Professional Practice is scheduled at affiliated healthcare facilities in the St. Louis area or by special arrangement elsewhere in the United States. Students are responsible for transportation and other expenses during these assignments.
Contact Doisy College of Health Sciences
Recruitment specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu