Health Sciences General (B.S.)

NIU's health sciences general B.S. degree is designed to give you the knowledge and skills you'll need to prepare you for professional healthcare careers in a global market. Coursework focuses on healthcare leadership skills, financial principles, management strategies and standards to improve patient care. You'll take courses in the physical and social sciences giving you a well-rounded education to pursue careers in allied health roles or to prepare you for entry into medical laboratory science or nursing degree programs.

Admissions Information

Health Sciences General: Intended Nursing

The majority of our nursing students begin their academic path as health sciences-intended nursing majors.

As a health sciences-intended nursing major, you'll take prerequisite courses so you're prepared to apply for admission into the School of Nursing.

You'll also have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of nursing student organizations on campus which provide a great way to network, make friends and learn more about the nursing profession.