Bachelor of Science in Health Science - Global Health

Sacred Heart University

At SHU, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the health care system and its many specialties -- allowing you to create a flexible career path in the health field, or continue to graduate school to obtain an advanced health care degree in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, public health, pre-accelerated nursing and more.In the Global Health concentration, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to thrive in a competitive, globalized health care setting. Studying abroad in Guatemala, India, or the Lakota Reservation is strongly encouraged in SHU’s Global Health programs.Students who graduate with a BS in Health Science - Global Health concentration will be prepared to pursue graduate-level studies in their desired pre-professional or global public health program, or for entry-level employment in private and government global health agencies, various fellowship opportunities, or work with non-governmental institutions.The Global Health concentration will prepare you for entry-level roles in:Disaster relief organizationsInternational agenciesRefugee and immigrant organizationsMultilateral agencies or non-governmental organizations