A Health Science degree from Roosevelt provides students with a deep understanding of human health, patient care improvement, and advancements in various medical fields. Incoming Freshman at our Chicago campus may also choose the pre-Nursing designation, which provides the foundational courses needed to prepare for the rigors of nursing school. In addition to those who are interested in pre-Nursing, the Health Science program is an excellent choice for any student who plans to pursue graduate studies in public health administration or a professional degree to become a doctor, physician assistant, or therapist. Health Science will also be offered at our Schaumburg campus for new incoming Transfer students beginning in Fall 2025. The pre-Nursing program will only be available to Freshman at the Chicago campus. The pre-Nursing program provides general education courses in introductory biology, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and chemistry, as well as courses in psychology and other relevant fields. After the first year in pre-Nursing if a student has completed the required courses with minimum grade of C, earned a GPA of 2.75 or higher, and a HESI 2 test score of 78% or higher, they will be considered for acceptance into Roosevelt’s BS Nursing program.
A freshman applicant is defined as an individual who has completed or will complete a high school degree or its equivalent and has fewer than 12 transferrable college credit hours. The admission requirements for freshman applicants are as follows: Roosevelt requires applicants to attain a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.0 for at least 3 years of study. Self-reported information is accepted for most programs but an official transcript will be required if you are admitted to Roosevelt University. If you took dual enrollment classes at your local community college as part of your high school diploma, you will need to submit transcripts from your community college in addition to your high school transcripts. Roosevelt is test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT we encourage you to send your scores, though these are not required for admission.