Health Science (BS)

Overview

The health science major at Concordia University Chicago is specifically designed to prepare students for further graduate or professional programs in related health science fields.

Grounded in the sciences, this degree is tailored for students wanting to continue their graduate studies in physical therapy, athletic training, physician assistant, occupational therapy, chiropractic medicine, clinical exercise physiology, wellness promotion, nursing or other related fields.

Faculty in the Division of Health, Human Performance & Exercise-Sports Sciences are knowledgeable and experienced in their respective areas of expertise. More importantly, they look to serve and impact the lives of others. As a Concordia University Chicago health science major, you will learn about the multi-dimensional aspects of a broad interdisciplinary field that encompasses both natural science and behavioral science, preparing you to enter the graduate or professional world.

Each student is paired with a faculty member in the department, acting as an advisor to ensure you meet all course and extracurricular requirements needed to prepare you to apply for graduate school in the area you have chosen.

Requirements

To apply, you will need the following: 

  • A completed admission application for Concordia University Chicago.
  • Official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution you have attended.
  • Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-Chicago-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
  • A certified document pledging financial support for your first year of study and without any unexpected events, and enough funding from the same or an equally dependable source for the following years.
  • Proof of graduation from a secondary school.
  • A transfer verification form for students transferring from a school in the United States.
  • Proof of English proficiency, via one of the following:
    • A score of at least 72 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) — Concordia-Chicago’s DI code is 1140
    • A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • Successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School (ELS) or a certificate of completion of program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director
    • Duolingo test with a minimum score of 95
    • Official, sealed transcripts from the institutions where your degrees were earned, showing all college and university coursework, with certified English translations of all transcripts originally prepared in any other language.
    • Any foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a Concordia-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts evaluations from WES (World Education Services) and ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators).
    • A certified document pledging financial support for the first year of study, verifying the same or equally dependable source for the following years of study.
    • Two letters of recommendation from individuals able to comment on your academic proficiency, your personal character, your competence and the effectiveness of your professional work.
    • A professional resume.

 

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