Health Sciences
By providing a strong scientific foundation, the Health Sciences Department at BU Sargent College prepares students for a wide range of careers in the health professions – from the public sector to private industry, from clinical practice to research and academia.
Message from the Chair
Undergraduate Programs in Health Sciences
Sargent College offers a learning environment that fosters the development of human values and effective interpersonal skills that are the mark of outstanding health professionals. Across all three undergraduate programs, students are encouraged to question, think critically, evaluate objectively, and search for new answers to health care problems.
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science
- Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology
- Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science
- Pre-Medical Options
Graduate Programs in Health Sciences
Sargent College’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach combines challenging coursework, real-world research opportunities, custom-tailored clinical placements, and the opportunity to collaborate with faculty who are leaders in their fields.
- Master of Science Programs in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship
- Master of Science in Applied Anatomy and Physiology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Anatomy and Physiology


