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Health Studies - Healthcare Leadership Concentration, (B.S.)

USA

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What will I learn?

Program objectives for a B.S. in Health Studies are: (a) to demonstrate critical thinking skills, specifically in the areas of evaluating evidence and understanding sources; (b) to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication and computer utilization; (c) to use knowledge of functional anatomy and biomechanics to analyze and evaluate movement and to prescribe exercises to prevent injuries and enhance performance; (d) to recognize risk factors (i.e., cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal) and their relationship to physical activity, nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors; identify risk factors, which may require consultation with medical or allied health professionals (e) to demonstrate an understanding of principles and research-based guidelines for nutrition, body composition, and weight management when analyzing current status and prescribing desirable changes; (f) to demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of program planning, management, evaluation, and administration of health and wellness programs and facilities.

University General Education Program (33 hours)

See University General Education Program for University General Education Program requirements. Note the following requirements are specified for this program:

Natural Science

Natural Science requirements are fulfilled by BIOL 2010 /BIOL 2011 and BIOL 2020 /BIOL 2021 as part of the major core for Health Sciences and Healthcare Leadership concentrations.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
US$13,962.00 per year
USD $13,962 For 18 credit hours. This fee is for 2023/2024 and may subject to change.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

107 Scates Hall,

MEMPHIS,

Tennessee,

38152, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.

  • Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the student’s academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
  • Transfer admission is competitive and based upon the cumulative grade point average of all previously attended colleges/universities (international and domestic) and must be at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration. Demonstrated English proficiency is also required of all international applicants.

Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.

All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:

A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:

  • TOEFL - 61 on the internet-based test or 500 on the paper/pencil test
  • IELTS - 6
  • PTE - 50
  • DUOLINGO - 95

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Memphis

A degree from the University of Memphis is much more than a qualification. It is a community and an experience which prepares students for success.

  • Affordable cost-of-living in vibrant city of Memphis
  • Excellent research credentials
  • Diverse international community of students
  • Scholarships and bursaries available

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