BS in Health Science at Boston University

Programme overview

The Health Science major is a Bachelor of Science program. This program offers students an interdisciplinary approach to study health sciences and global public health. During the first two years of the program, the curriculum integrates core courses in the biological sciences, humanities, and social sciences, included in the BU Hub requirements, with a strong foundation in global health and the health sciences.

Faculty: College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College | Duration: 128 units required | Study mode: full-time | Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 128 units is required for graduation. Each course in the specified curriculum must be successfully completed and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be achieved for graduation. The total of 128 units counted for graduation must represent a record that contains no more than 16 units of D grades. A student may repeat a course only once to meet this requirement.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Students may seek an intra-University transfer into the Health Science program if they meet the following criteria: Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or greater on at least 12 units per term for at least one term at Boston University. Satisfactory completion of Gateway Criteria as certified by an advisor at Sargent (see specific criteria below).

USD 73,024 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for 2026/2027, stated as the standard University undergraduate tuition rate; also listed as full-time tuition $73,024 per year on the Student Financials rate page. Tuition only: excludes fees, housing, dining, books and hea Source

First-year entry is September (Fall); Early Decision is binding for September admission. Transfer entry is September or January, and some programmes do not offer January admission.

First-year Regular Decision application and CSS Profile/FAFSA are due January 5; merit scholarship applications are due December 1; the enrollment deposit is due May 1. Early Decision applications are due November 2 (notification December 14); Early Decision 2 applications are due January 5 (notification February 8). Transfer applications are due March 15 for September and November 2 for January.

Apply through the Common Application or the QuestBridge Application. The application fee is $80, paid through the Common Application (fee waivers available). BU is test optional for first-year applicants applying through fall 2028 and spring 2029; international applicants submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test. SAT/ACT is not required for transfer admission.

Apply through the official page: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences