Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
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Degree
Bachelor's
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Art & Sciences
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Program Feature(s)
Online, Internships
Program Overview
Doctors and nurses are only one part of the healthcare equation. It takes a team to deliver effective care, one that is responsible for everything from managing a practice to sifting through piles of data to ensure patient outcomes meet expectations.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences degree program from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is designed to provide a flexible pathway for students with an associate degree to obtain their bachelor’s degree and launch into the next stage of their careers.
When you earn a B.S. in Health Sciences, you learn how to become a leader in these vital roles. And while you acquire the business and communication skills needed to guide hospitals, private practices, nursing homes and other facilities through a complex healthcare environment, you also discover how your role is one of service — and making sure patients receive the care they need.
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Program Contact
Pearce Cinman, MBA, MPA | Program Director
Email: Pearce.Cinman@franu.edu
Phone: (225) 526-1759
“My time here at FranU in the Health Sciences Program has been an amazing experience. I currently work in healthcare, and seeing the other side of what goes on has taught me very valuable lessons that I can use within my current job, and I cannot wait to use them when I pursue the next step into my new career of Health Administration. All of the staff and faculty in the Health Sciences program and at FranU in general have all been very helpful and supportive in my academic career.”
Olivia Marcantel, CCMA
Current Health Sciences Student
Health Sciences Career Outcomes
Healthcare Administration & Management
Roles include hospital administrator, clinic manager or department supervisor in hospitals, private practices, nursing homes and outpatient facilities.
Public Health & Community Health
Positions such as health program coordinator, community health educator or public health analyst focusing on population health and preventive care.
Health Services Coordination
Careers like patient care coordinator, case manager or health navigator, ensuring smooth communication between patients and providers.
Endless Opportunities
A Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences opens doors to a wide range of career paths and advanced education options. Graduates are prepared to work in diverse healthcare environments, from hospitals and private practices to community health organizations and home-care settings.
Explore a Career That’s Nationally Ranked
Health Services Manager ranked #7 in U.S. News 2025's 100 Best Jobs, thanks to strong demand, competitive salaries and career growth. Graduates pursue careers as healthcare managers and leaders across a range of settings—including hospitals, private practices, inpatient and outpatient facilities, nursing homes, group homes and home-care environments. This program also prepares students for advanced study in graduate programs and professional schools.
Learn to Lead by Learning to Serve
FranU prepares every one of our graduates to lead lives of service to their communities — and that’s about more than volunteering. It’s about building a real connection with the institutions that make the places we live more human and finding what you can do to contribute.
We work with over 120 organizations across 17 parishes that work to confront food insecurity, homelessness, mental illness, domestic violence, access to healthcare and other pressing challenges. Last year alone, 700 FranU students completed nearly 20,000 hours of service to these groups, delivering an economic impact of almost $570,000.
And you benefit, too, as you learn that true leadership means understanding how to serve those most in need. As you do, you’ll discern God’s voice guiding your efforts — and discover a purpose that will inspire you for life.
B.S. in Health Sciences Program Features
Program Goals
Caring for others is a calling. The Health Sciences program at FranU will help you find your own path into Louisiana’s fast-growing healthcare field, while building skills you can use anywhere. As a student, you benefit from a hands-on education that blends Franciscan core values like service, justice and reverence for life.
Once you graduate, you’ll be in a position to start your career immediately or pursue additional training in graduate school or a professional training program.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
As a graduate of FranU’s Health Sciences program, you will be able to:
- Solve problems using evidence-based principles.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and patients, either through writing or the spoken word.
- Tap into existing research and other literature to inform your decisions.
- Act ethically and responsibly in all aspects of your personal and professional life.
- Explain the skills and theories you’re applying while leading or managing your organization.
Program Admissions Requirements
Before entering the Health Sciences program, students must:
Complete an associate degree or 60 credit hours of classes from an accredited college
or university.
Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all college classes.
Whether you’re an entering freshman, transfer student or returning to college, our admissions staff is ready to help you navigate the process and understand the requirements for declaring a major in Health Sciences.
Learn more about the admissions process
Tuition & Financial Aid
A FranU education delivers experiences, connections and lessons that deliver lifelong value — and we’re committed to helping you make it happen. Almost 90% of our students receive grants or scholarships that don’t need to be repaid; on average, they receive about $7,000 each. Pell Grants, federal student loans, outside scholarships and other sources of aid can make a FranU degree even more accessible.
You may be surprised to learn the number of resources available to you!
Contact our financial aid office to find out more about how you can pay for college.
Health Sciences Major FAQs
Healthcare is a leading driver of the Louisiana economy. Of the roughly 20,000 jobs created in the state between 2019 and 2024, almost 15,000 were in healthcare. And that demand extends nationwide. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for medical and health services managers are expected to grow by 23% through 2034. (Those are great jobs, too: U.S. News & World Report ranks medical and health services manager 7th on its 2025 list of 100 Best Jobs.)
Whether you opt for a career working directly with patients or pursue an administrative role, you’ll find a wide variety of jobs in the sector open to you. Our graduates become clinical supervisors, nursing home administrators, human resource managers, medical office managers, records and information technicians and more. And by pursuing your MBA or other graduate degree, you could climb even higher in your organization.
FranU’s caring faculty will help you reach your potential in the classroom — but your process of discovery will go far beyond. Here, you find new passions through over 15 extracurricular clubs, learn from renowned experts through events like our Bioethics Lecture Series and engage in service-learning and other hands-on experiences through your classes.
Accreditation
For information about our SACSCOC accreditation, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.
Find Your Healthcare Calling
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree from FranU opens the door to countless careers that are integral to caring for others. Discover your spot in this in-demand field today.
Health Sciences Major Curriculum
Healthcare is a business, but it isn’t just about crunching numbers. Yes, administrators need to pay attention to finances. But they also balance fiscal responsibility with providing care to underserved communities, adhering to bioethics and seeking innovative ways to improve patient outcomes.
As a student in this 120-credit program, you will take 48 credit hours in the Health Sciences major. Examine the structure of our nation’s healthcare system in Healthcare Systems & Trends, learn how to improve health and wellness across a community in Population Health & Managerial Epidemiology and explore Ethical Issues in Healthcare, to name just a few required classes. In addition, you’ll take business administration, management, healthcare administration and marketing electives and complete a capstone project that integrates strategic management and business strategy.
The Learning Experience
Get a preview of FranU’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program, check out the full curriculum on Smart Catalog.
- HADM 4325: Healthcare Systems & Trends
- HADM 4355: Population Health and Managerial Epidemiology
- HADM 4375: Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare
- BADM 4910: Capstone
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