Georgia Southern University

What you'll study

This programme combines core health sciences with practical skills and applied experiences. You will study human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, health systems and policy, basic epidemiology and public health concepts, healthcare ethics and legal issues, and principles of health promotion. Coursework emphasises both the biological and organisational sides of healthcare to prepare graduates for varied roles.

• Core science courses: human anatomy & physiology, introductory microbiology, pathophysiology basics.
• Health systems and management: healthcare delivery, health policy, health economics and organisational behaviour in healthcare settings.
• Public and community health: epidemiology fundamentals, health promotion, community needs assessment.
• Applied practice skills: medical terminology, documentation and records, basic clinical procedures, informatics and health information systems.
• Research and critical thinking: statistics for health sciences, research methods, evidence-based practice.
• Experiential learning: supervised practicum or internship placements with regional hospitals, clinics, public health departments or community agencies.

The degree typically includes general education requirements and elective options that allow you to tailor the programme toward administration, health education, or preparation for graduate professional programmes.

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet Georgia Southern University's general undergraduate admissions standards. For first-time freshmen this usually means a high-school diploma or recognised equivalent with a college-preparatory curriculum; recommended high-school subjects include biology, chemistry, mathematics and English. Transfer applicants are expected to provide official college transcripts demonstrating successful completion of prior college coursework. Specific prerequisites or GPA expectations for the Health Services programme may apply; applicants should consult the university's admissions office or programme advisers for precise guidance and for information on any placement testing or documentation required.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor's in Health Services are prepared for a range of entry- to mid-level roles across healthcare settings. Typical career paths include:

• Health services coordinator or clinic administrator in hospitals, physician practices or outpatient centres.
• Health information or medical records specialist and roles in health informatics.
• Community health worker, health educator or public health programme assistant.
• Care or case manager positions in long-term care, home health agencies or social service organisations.
• Support roles in quality improvement, patient access and utilisation review.

Many graduates also use the degree as a foundation for graduate study in public health (MPH), health administration (MHA), physician assistant programmes, nursing or other allied-health professional training, depending on additional prerequisites and licensure requirements.

Why study at Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern offers this programme across its regional campuses, giving students access to diverse clinical partners and community health organisations across southeast Georgia. The university emphasises applied learning through practicum placements and internships with regional hospitals, public health departments and community agencies, ensuring students gain workplace experience before graduation.

Faculty bring a mix of academic and applied professional experience, and students benefit from campus resources such as health simulation labs, career services, advising and support for graduate-school preparation. The programme's location and community partnerships make it especially suitable for students who want strong regional healthcare connections while receiving a broad, practice-oriented health sciences education.