Health Science Bachelor’s Degree
Study in Providence, RI
Degree: BS
Locations: North Carolina, Online, Rhode Island
Internship: Required, 6 credits
Credits: 120-121
Creating Healthier Communities
JWU Providence students experience a truly interdisciplinary Health Science program, bringing together all of JWU’s curriculum resources while giving you flexibility to explore approaches to health and the healthcare industry.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with basic lab techniques, which will teach you to assess populations, identify issues and devise effective solutions, all centered around compassionate care in diverse medical fields.
Our small class sizes and personalized instruction mean that you will work closely with supportive, industry-knowledgeable faculty who take a personal interest in helping you prepare for wherever your future takes you. Faculty members have also cultivated strong partnerships with local organizations like Brown University Health, Care New England and the Rhode Island Department of Health & Human Services, giving you access to valuable networking opportunities. They can also help you enhance your research skills through guided learning, including the possibility of publishing your research in scientific journals.
State-of-the-Art Labs & Classrooms
Microchemistry Lab
This lab is located in JWU’s John J. Bowen Center for Science and Innovation. It allows students to explore the reactions and properties of substances in minute quantities.
Exercise and Sport Science Labs
Health Science students can also opt to take electives that allow them to use various equipment in JWU’s Exercise and Sport Science Labs
Research in Health Science
Student-Teacher Collaboration
Associate Professor Samantha Rosenthal, Ph.D., MPH, collaborated with three JWU Health Science student interns on starting a pilot study after winning a $311,000 National Institute of Mental Health grant.
Helping Marginalized Populations
While studying Health Science at JWU, Sarah Miller ’24 stepped outside of what she was familiar with, setting out to identify factors associated with avoiding healthcare due to fear of discrimination among sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations. Her project won the President’s Award at JWU’s 2024 Student Research, Design & Innovation Symposium.
Providence Campus
JWU Providence is the university’s flagship campus, offering the best of both worlds with an urban Downcity campus in the heart of Rhode Island’s Creative Capital and a scenic Harborside campus overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Students are just steps from downtown restaurants, cafés, theaters, the Providence Performing Arts Center, Amica Mutual Pavilion, and the city’s thriving arts and food scene — with Boston only about an hour away.
As the home of JWU’s renowned culinary and hospitality programs, Providence offers unmatched access to internships, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning in one of New England’s top food destinations.
Fast Facts
Customize your degree by focusing on specific areas that fit your career goals. JWU Charlotte also has many perks, including:
- Total campus population: more than 1,200 students
- Two distinict campuses connected by a free JWU shuttle
- More than 170 acres across Downcity and Harborside campuses