Prospective students of the BHS program must be working in healthcare to be eligible for the program.  It is designed for those who have completed an associate's degree or certificate in an allied health field and are currently working in their field.

Professionals working in the following fields may qualify for the program:

• Dental hygienists and assistants
• Emergency medical personnel
• Histotechnologists
• Medical assistants
• Medical laboratory technicians
• Health information managers
• Nurses (associate degree or certificate)
• Radiographers
• Respiratory care practitioners
• Physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants

Application Procedures

The bachelor of health sciences (BHS) program is committed to meeting the needs of adult learners.

• Courses are offered in an online format to accommodate working health professionals.
• The curriculum is designed to develop leadership, information management, and decision-making skills.
• Part-time students generally complete the degree in two to three years.
• Elective and practicum courses allow students the flexibility to design meaningful educational experience of value to their specific career goals.

All BHS courses are online and include mandatory requirements for communicating and/or submission of assignments and assessments.

• The majority of the BHS Internet courses require an introductory weekend session each semester in Charleston. These sessions provide a chance to interact with fellow students and faculty and establish expectations and a foundation for the courses.
• It is expected that for every three semester hour course, students will spend an average of five to eight hours per week engaged in reading, studying, communicating, and completing assignments and assessments.
• Students who enroll in BHS program must have access (at home, at work, or through some other source) to a computer and Internet service provider and Office 2000 or higher.
• Students must also have a basic level of computer skills and knowledge of computer operation. In addition, students should have a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet web-browsing.

Curriculum 

Degree Requirements
Three components combine to meet the minimum requirement of 130 semester hours for a bachelor of health sciences degree:
(All coursework to be credited must be at the 101 or higher level with a grade of C or better and from an accredited school.  It is recommended that students complete the majority of general education courses before beginning MUSC course work.)

1. Professional training
Thirty (30) semester hours will be credited for previous health professional education coursework (the clinical components of most Associate's Degree programs). 

2. General education courses
Sixty (60) additional semester hours of course work from a technical or other college are required. Applicants should complete a minimum of 21.0 semester hours in specific categories prior to admission (see admissions information).er BHS-

*Professional Science courses are particular courses within each discipline which comprise primarily science content.  Please contact the department to determine which courses qualify as professional sciences.  If no professional science courses apply to your field of study, natural science courses are required. 

Credit may also be transferred by use of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) testing or other recognized suitable testing procedures.

Applicants' transcripts are individually evaluated and counseling is provided to review specific degree requirements and to design individualized academic plans.

Admissions
Admissions Coordinator
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Phone: (843) 792-2115
Fax: (843) 792-3327
E-mail: bhs@musc.edu

Admissions Coordinator
Office of Enrollment Services
Phone: (843) 792-5396
Fax: (843) 792-6615
E-mail: mcgregom@musc.edu

Application deadline

Acceptances offered
    Fall: Mid-August
    Spring: Mid-December

Interviews are not required for admissions in to the BHS program.

On Campus Sessions
(Friday sessions include New Student Orientation - required for all new students.  Continuing students, please refer to the course information packet to determine what hours your classes meet on Saturday or Sunday.)

Summer 2008:  May 31-June 1
Fall 2008:  Aug 22-24

How to apply
Applications to the bachelor of health sciences degree program are accepted throughout the year. Students may begin the course work during the fall and spring terms only, although beginning in the fall semester is advised.

Application checklist

1. Complete university application (on-line application)
   Be sure to include the following:   references' email addresses
                                                 resume
                                                 essay
2. Mail in certification or license
3. Pay application fee on-line to submit application

NOTE: All above information must be received before an admission decision can be made.