The BHS program is currently under review. We are not accepting new students, nor advising prospective students on prerequisite course work at this time. For individuals interested in obtaining more information about the status of the BHS program, please complete the information in the online prospective student form. We will send you information in writing, regarding changes in the status of the BHS program as it becomes available. To access the online form, click here.

The mission of the undergraduate health sciences program is to prepare health professionals to meet the operational challenges facing the health care industry. We offer a contemporary curriculum taught by seasoned health educators and administrators through a historical institution renowned for academic excellence in the area of health care education, leading to a bachelor of health science (BHS) degree.

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

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.

3. Medical University courses
Forty (40) semester hours of Medical University of South Carolina BHS coursework is required.  Courses are on-line with an introductory on-campus session at the beginning of each semester, and are designed to advance the administrative, educational, research, communication, and leadership skills of the health professional. (Click here to see course descriptions)

To receive updated information about the BHS program as it becomes available, please provide contact information. (Insert link here to prospective student inquiry form that Jennifer Bailey uses).

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.)

Fall 2008:  Aug 22-24
Spring 2009:  Jan 10-11
Summer 2009: May 30-31
Fall 2009: Aug 29-30
Spring 2010: Jan 9-10
Summer 2010: Jun 5-6
Fall 2010: Aug 28-29

To receive updated information about the BHS program as it becomes available, please provide contact information through our online prospective student form. Click here to access the online form.