Clinical Associate Professor
Health Science, BS
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science program, offered on both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses, provides students with a broad overview of national and global healthcare systems while also preparing them for master's-level practitioner programs and fields in health care administration.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
Yes
Be a Healthcare Changemaker
Pace University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science offers an integrative curriculum with courses in health promotion, behavioral science, and health informatics, combined with a global view of health equity and advocacy, providing a strong foundation to tackle emerging challenges and make meaningful contributions.
Students gain real-world experience through senior-year healthcare research or internships, applying classroom knowledge in professional settings and building networks for future success. With support from Pace’s Career Services team, students secure placements that align with their own unique goals, setting the stage for impactful careers.
Small class sizes foster close relationships with expert faculty and advisors, creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Paired with peer tutoring and pre-professional preparation for programs such as nursing, occupational therapy, and nutrition, graduates leave ready to excel in advanced healthcare roles or administrative careers.
Top 5%
2025 best health professions bachelor's degree schools (Source: College Factual)
$101,560
average full-time salary for bachelor’s-prepared Pace graduates (Source: Pace University Career Services)
9,000+
internships, co-ops, practicums, field experiences, and clinicals completed by Pace students each year (Source: Pace University Career Services)
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science offers students a broad overview of our healthcare system while preparing students for careers in health care administrative fields and master’s level practitioner programs, such as Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Optometry, and other healthcare fields.
You’ll choose from two tracks:
- Interdisciplinary Health Science which includes 2 concentrations: Global Health, and Policy and Advocacy
- Pre-health Profession, which, based on the graduate school requirements, may or may not include one of the two concentrations offered to the Interdisciplinary Health Science students.
Take Courses Like…
Introduction to Health Promotion that provides a comprehensive guide to health promotion concepts; Health Informatics and Telehealth where you will learn about info technology as it applies to healthcare; and Leadership and Management in Healthcare, a course that combines theories of leadership and management with the practice in the art of leading.
- HSC 200 Healthcare for Diverse Populations
- HSC 205 Health Informatics and Telehealth
- HSC 400 Leadership and Management in Healthcare
Earn Two Degrees in Five Years
Ensure your bachelor's in health science goes further with a master's degree. Pace offers sequential programs that can help you achieve a master’s degree in just five years:
- Health Science, BS and Nutrition and Dietetics, MS
- Health Science, BS and Public Health, MPH
- Health Science, BS and Health Informatics, MS
- Health Science, BS and Occupational Therapy, MS
Careers
Our graduates go on to fulfilling careers as healthcare administrators, educators, and healthcare professionals in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, physician practices, and community health centers.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Research Coordinator
- Health Policy Analyst
- Health Equity Coordinator
- Corporate Wellness Program Development
- Community Based Health Programs
- Care Coordinator
Student Quote
Because my ultimate goal was to become a physician assistant (PA), the Health Science program was my starting point to get into a PA program.
—Katie Smaldone ’23
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Columbia University Fertility Center
- Westchester Medical Center
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Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Phone: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Email: healthscience@pace.edu