Health Sciences, Health Information Management, Bachelor's to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program

Saint Louis University's accelerated Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in health information management to Juris Doctor program is designed for SLU students who demonstrate academic success in health management and related coursework and are interested in pursuing a law degree.

The concentration in health information management (HIM) blends the study of medical sciences, health data, information technology, legal concepts and health care management. Students in the health information management concentration learn about the complex rules and regulations impacting health care and health data. This establishes a strong foundation for students interested in going to law school and pursuing a Juris Doctor degree.

This accelerated track enables health information management concentration students to obtain their undergraduate and graduate degrees in six years. 

For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following SLU programs:

Health Sciences, B.S., Health Information Management, Concentration

Law, J.D.

Accreditation

SLU's B.S. in Health Sciences, Health Information Management concentration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

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. 

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.

School of Law 

Apply for Admission

Contact Doisy College of Health Sciences
Recruitment specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu