Health Sciences, B.S. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Saint Louis University’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences to Juris Doctor (J.D.) pathway is designed for students interested in the intersection of health care, policy, and law.
The Health Sciences curriculum provides a flexible and customizable foundation that allows you to explore your interests while building a strong understanding of health systems, population health, and the regulatory and ethical factors that shape health care. Through a combination of core coursework and electives, you can tailor your academic experience to align with your interests in law, policy, and advocacy.
This accelerated pathway allows you to complete both your undergraduate and law degrees in six years, saving time while preparing for a career at the intersection of health care and the legal system. You will develop a strong foundation in critical thinking, communication, and analytical reasoning—skills essential for success in law school and legal practice.
Graduates of this pathway are well prepared for careers in health law, policy, compliance, and advocacy. Potential career paths include roles in health care law, regulatory affairs, health policy organizations, government agencies, and legal consulting. This pathway also provides a strong foundation for pursuing a wide range of legal careers beyond the health sector.
Students in this accelerated pathway begin their legal studies during their undergraduate program and transition to full-time law study after completing their bachelor’s degree.
For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following programs:
Accreditation
Saint Louis University School of Law has been continuously accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since December 1924. The accrediting body is the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.
Admission Requirements
Eligibility requirements for SLU's health sciences, B.S., health information management concentration to law, J.D. accelerated program include:
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50.
- Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with Saint Louis University and the Doisy College of Health Sciences.
- Students must apply to SLU Law in their fifth semester of collegiate study in the health information management concentration of the B.S.
- Students must be eligible to complete the accelerated curriculum with no more than 15 credits during each semester during year four of the program.
Program Requirements
- Accepted students begin SLU law school coursework during their fourth year.
- After successful completion of the first year of the SLU law school coursework, students will be awarded the B.S. in health sciences with the health information management concentration and continue in the SLU law school program.
- Students will be allowed to count up to 30 credits from the J.D. program towards the B.S. requirements.
This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.
Roadmap notes:
- This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
- Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| HSCI 1000 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 1 |
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
| University Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter or Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab |
4 |
| STAT 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| CORE 1900 | Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication | 3 |
| University Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| HSCI 2000 | The US Health Care System | 3 |
| HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIM 3000 | Introduction to Health Information Concepts and Practice | 3 |
| CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication | 3 |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| HSCI 2400 | Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 3 |
| HSCI Elective | Health Sciences Major Electives | 6 |
| University Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIM 3200 | Health Data Management | 3 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods (satisfies CORE 4000) | 3 |
| HSCI Elective | Health Sciences Major Elective | 3 |
| CORE 3600 | Ways of Thinking: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| HSCI 4100 | Healthcare Technology and Informatics | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSCI 3910 | Internship | 2-3 |
| HSCI Elective | Health Sciences Major Electives | 6 |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| HSCI 4500 | Hot Topics in Health Care | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Total Credits | 91-92 | |
School of Law
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| LAW 7000 | Civil Procedure | 4 |
| LAW 7005 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| LAW 7015 | Torts | 4 |
| LAW 7020 | Legal Analysis, Research and Communication I | 3 |
| LAW 7040 | Professional Identity, Practices and Skills I | 1 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| LAW 7010 | Contracts | 4 |
| LAW 7021 | Legal Analysis, Research and Communication II | 3 |
| LAW 7025 | Constitutional Law I | 3 |
| LAW 7030 | Property | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| LAW 7100 | Legal Profession | 3 |
| Law Elective | Any LAW Course | 12 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Law Elective | Any LAW Course | 15 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Seminar | 2 | |
| Experiential coursework | 6 | |
| Law Elective | Any LAW Course | 22 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 89 | |
Contact Doisy College of Health Sciences
Recruitment specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu