Health Science and Wellness
Program Details
Become a compassionate leader in healthcare with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Science and Wellness from Xavier University. This program blends a strong science foundation with a holistic approach to well-being, offering specialized tracks to match your interests. Graduate ready for diverse healthcare careers in wellness, education or non-clinical support, or pursue advanced studies in fields like physical therapy, nursing or public health.
Concentrations
Special Education, Health & Wellness, Health Promotion
Curriculum
The sample course sequence below illustrates class offerings for the Health Science and Wellness major. Consult the official Xavier University course catalog for detailed registration and advising information.
Fall
- BIOL 140: Human A&P I for Allied Health............ 3cr.
- BIOL 141: Human A&P I Lab Allied Health............ 1cr.
- ENGL 101: English Composition............ 3cr.
- THEO 111: Theological Foundations............ 3cr.
- Second Language I............ 3cr.
- HTHW 100: Intro to Health Professions & Working Inter-professionally............ 3cr.
- CORE 101: Goa I: Transition to Xavier............ 0cr.
Spring
- BIOL 142: Human A&P II for Allied Health............ 3cr.
- BIOL 143: Human A&P II Lab Allied Health............ 1cr.
- CORE 100: First Year Seminar............ 3cr.
- CORE 102: Goa II: Beyond Your First Year............ 0cr.
- HESA: ............ 3cr.
- Second Language II............ 3cr.
- HTHW 160: Intro to Nutrition/Food for Function............ 3cr.
Fall
- Chem 150: Physiological Chemistry............ 3cr.
- CHEM 151: Physiological Chemistry Lab............ 1cr.
- MATH 156/STAT 146: General Statistics/Introductory Biostatistics............ 3cr.
- PSYC 101: General Psychology............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspective............ 3cr.
- Health Science Track Course- 1 of 6............ 3cr.
Spring
- HTHW 240: Research Methods in Health Sciences............ 3cr.
- HTHW 250: Communication & Coaching for Behavior Change............ 3cr.
- ENGL 205: Literature & Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
- HTHW 220: Mid-Collegiate Interprofessional Experience............ 1cr.
- Health Sciences Track Course - 2 of 6............ 3cr.
- General Elective ............ 3cr.
Fall
- PHYS 140: Technical Physics............ 2cr.
- PHYS 141: Technical Physics Lab............ 1cr.
- PHIL 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy............ 3cr.
- Creative Perspective............ 3cr.
- HTHW 260: Sociocultural Aspects of Health............ 3cr.
- Health Sciences Track Course - 3 of 6............ 3cr.
Spring
- Theological Perspective............ 3cr.
- HTHW 310: Lifespan Health and Disease............ 3cr.
- PHIL 200: Philosophical Perspective Elective ............ 3cr.
- Health Sciences Track Course - 4 of 6............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Fall
- Humanities Elective............ 3cr.
- HTHW 370: Professional Preparation for Health Sciences............ 3cr.
- ERS Elective ............ 3cr.
- Health Sciences Track Course - 5 of 6............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- HTHW 450: Capstone Inter-professional Experience............ 3cr.
- HTHW 460: Health Science and Wellness Capstone............ 3cr.
- CORE 499: Core Capstone............ 0cr.
- Health Sciences Track Course - 6 of 6............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Sample Courses
- HTHW 100: Intro to Health Professions & Working Interprofessionally — Introduction to allied health professions and the importance of working together collaboratively with an initial interprofessional experience. (3 credit hours)
- HTHW 260: Sociocultural Aspects of Health — With a focus on cultural competence and the social determinants of health, students will learn about what makes us human and how to address this uniqueness in various settings. (3 credit hours)
- HTHW 310: Lifespan Health and Disease — Students will examine the impact of physical activity and exercise on individuals across lifespan stages including those with chronic disease. This course prepares students to consider the differences in both fitness- and health-focused professions. Additionally, this course will provide an overview of health issues and disparities that affect special populations. (3 credit hours)
- HTHW 370: Professional Preparation for Health Sciences — Students will learn about professional development, networking, branding and marketing themselves and social skills as needed in health and wellness. (3 credit hours)
Career Outcomes
High Student Success Rate
98% of Xavier students are working, volunteering or in graduate school within six months of graduating (Class of 2023).
High Medical School Acceptance Rate
Xavier students have a high acceptance rate to medical schools, with a 5-year average of 86% compared to the national average of 40%.
Professional Development
Our Career Development Office enriches your professional development and advances your long-term goals. From individual career counseling sessions to professional development workshops to an employer database, you have access to valuable resources to help you flourish.
Student Clubs
We offer 160+ student clubs and organizations that help you cultivate a campus community that’s uniquely yours. As a student in the Medical Humanities major, you might be interested in:
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement Chapter — This student-led organization is dedicated to improving healthcare quality and safety through workshops, seminars and discussions. Students from various healthcare disciplines (medicine, nursing, pharmacy, etc.) come together to foster collaboration and teamwork.
- Pre-Med Student Association — The Pre-Med Student Association is a club for students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. The club works to unite, educate and empower future health professionals by bringing in speakers and providing information about careers and insight from upperclassmen. There is also a Pre-Dental Society for students planning a career in dentistry.
- Women in Healthcare — This club supports women in healthcare majors by creating opportunities for social, educational and personal growth.
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Request InformationFlexible Pathways to Success
Our program provides a flexible foundation for your career goals, whether you aspire to work directly in health education, wellness, or non-clinical support roles, or plan to pursue graduate studies.
Vocational Discernment
Passionate about healthcare but still exploring your specific career path? This flexible program helps you discover where your talents and passions align.
A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness
Our curriculum covers nutrition, behavior change, sociocultural health factors, lifespan health and more, giving you a holistic understanding of well-being.
Graduate With Honors
Are you looking for an academic challenge? The University Scholars Honors Program offers incoming students a more challenging curriculum and close support from professors while completing their undergraduate degree. Acceptance into the program is highly selective and includes a $2000 travel grant.
Health Science and Wellness Major at Xavier University
Xavier University's Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Science and Wellness provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in a variety of healthcare fields. Explore our curriculum, learn from expert faculty, and discover the Xavier difference. Request more information today!
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Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."