Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences – Online Degree Completion

Admissions Requirements

Prerequisite Entrance Requirements

  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 grade scale from previous undergraduate coursework.
  • Successful completion of a minimum 60 credits from a U.S. accredited college.
    • Applicants with 48 credits may complete up to 12 credits by working with SCU Admissions to fulfill missing coursework.
  • Completion of a minimum of 48 credits in general education with a grade of C or better in all the following areas:
    • English Communication, Composition, or Critical Thinking (minimum 6 credits)
    • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (minimum 3 credits)
    • Arts and Humanities (minimum 9 credits)
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences (minimum 9 credits)
    • Physical and Biological Sciences (minimum 7 credits)

A grade of Credit or Pass may be used if the transferring college’s policy states that it is equivalent to a grade of C or better. Advanced placement exams may be used to meet the general education requirement; the College Board Advanced Placement Tests (AP) course must fulfill the general education course requirement – and a score of 3 or higher will be accepted for credit. The BSHS program accepts College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations in fulfillment of lower division general education courses. The program requires a passing score of at least 50 on the CLEP exam and accepts up to 30 credits. Credit for Advanced Placement examinations is not included in this limit. CLEP exam scores cannot be older than 10 years.

ACE Credit Recommendation courses may be accepted in fulfillment of lower division general education courses on a case-by-case review.

Application Deadlines

  • To ensure an admission decision before the desired start term, applicants are encouraged to submit their application, all application documents, and supporting documents three to six months before their intended start date.
  • SCU admits students on a rolling basis.

Applicant State of Residence

  • The offering of online courses and programs is restricted in certain states without approval from the respective state’s higher education authority. As of the Spring 2023 academic term, SCU is unable to offer enrollment into our online programs to residents of the following states/districts: Delaware, and the District of Columbia. SCU is in the process of applying for approval in all of the above states. If you are currently a resident of any of these states, we are unable to accept an application from you at this time. We are happy to place you on a contact list to advise you as soon as we are eligible to enroll students in the state where you reside.

International Students

  • SCU welcomes applications from qualified students from other countries. The general admission requirements are identical for all applicants, regardless of citizenship. However, immigration regulations, varying educational backgrounds, and financial considerations require additional procedures necessary for international students.
  • For additional information please visit our International Students page.

Accessibility and Disability Services

Students seeking reasonable accommodations or support services while enrolled at SCU can do so through the Student Services Office (SSO). We encourage you to register with SSO as early as possible to allow sufficient time for the approval and notification process.