Bachelor of Health Sciences

• Applicants are required to complete and submit transcripts for 60 units of undergraduate coursework before graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) from SMU. Students may matriculate in the BHS program if they have a minimum of 46 units, including all of the courses listed below, and meet all other admission criteria.
   

• Transcripts for all the following courses must be submitted with the application to the BHS program. Each of these undergraduate courses should be at least 3 units. Students wanting advice on how to select courses for the remaining 36 undergraduate units should reach out to an admissions counselor.
   

• One English Composition Course and one Critical Thinking course (2 English Composition courses accepted)
   

• Intro to Sociology or General Sociology (General Psychology accepted)
   

• 2 Social Science Electives (cultural Anthropology, Economics, ethnic studies, political Science, History…). If interested in pursuing a nursing degree, then one of these should be Lifespan Developmental Psychology that covers the full lifespan.
   

• One Humanities course (literature, philosophy, religion, languages, arts…)
   

• One General Biology with lab or Chemistry with lab (If interested in pursuing a nursing degree, then take Chemistry with lab)
   

• One Math course (If interested in pursuing a graduate degree, then this should be a statistics course)

  Note: If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree after completing your BHS, please refer to the website of your graduate program of interest to determine which prerequisites you will need before applying. Reach out to Amanda Robertson, BHS Admissions Counselor, for assistance.  

• Integrate theoretical knowledge, scientific evidence, and practical skills to mitigate illness and injuries and optimize health for individuals of diverse abilities and backgrounds
• Identify healthcare industry dynamics and trends influencing the provision, coverage, and access to care
• Apply principles of ethical decision-making to navigate complex scenarios and challenges within the field of health science
• Use research methods to analyze data for informed decision-making in diverse healthcare settings
• Construct and express ideas, thoughts, and concepts through written and verbal communication in professional settings. 
• Analyze the interplay between the contextual factors influencing health outcomes and their impact on individual and community health
• Explain how cultural competence and humility can improve health access and outcomes within diverse populations
• Describe the breadth of occupations in the healthcare industry and engage in personal and professional strategies to achieve and sustain career satisfaction and well-being

Samuel Merritt University has partnered with local Bay Area properties to offer students affordable housing close to the SMU Oakland campus. 

This collaboration provides our students with unique opportunities to enjoy premium accommodations at reduced rates, making their experience in the Bay Area even more rewarding. 

To explore the available options and find your perfect fit, contact property manager Dominick Lundberg dlundberg@twobliving.com. 

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