BSIS Health Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis

Programme overview

A Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies giving learners a foundation for clinical or research careers in health care. Coursework covers foundational science and the scientific, social, political, ethical and organizational issues in health care. Offered mostly or fully online.

Faculty: WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) | Duration: Required 26 units plus 9 elective units; at least 15 units upper-level | Study mode: full-time | Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

General Biology I and II with labs, Introduction to Human Disease and Its Scientific Basis, Introduction to Health Professions, Introduction to Public Health, Biomedical Ethics, Health Psychology and an applied-skills capstone, plus 9 units of electives.

Career pathways

Graduate or professional school, or work in community health, public health, biomedical research, medicine, nursing, dentistry and physical and occupational therapy.

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Application information

Entry term: Fall semester (applications for fall 2027 entry); spring transfer entry is also offered.

Spring Transfer and Fall Transfer applicants are admitted for the spring and fall semesters respectively.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action November 2 (Early Decision notification by December 15, Early Action by December 23); Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 4 (notification by February 14 and April 1 respectively). Transfer deadlines: Spring Transfer October 15; Fall Transfer March 1.

Applications are submitted through the Common Application or Coalition Application; the application fee is $75 (automatically waived for students applying for financial aid). SAT/ACT is optional (test-optional policy for fall 2027 entry).

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