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Health Sciences at Life Pacific University

New Program • Launching Fall 2027

B.S. in
Health Sciences

Healthcare with Purpose. Serving Others. Glorifying God.

Prepare to serve through healthcare, wellness, research, and public health with rigorous scientific preparation grounded in faith, compassion, and purpose.

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DegreeBachelor of Science
LaunchFall 2027
Program127 Units
ExperienceLab-Focused + Hands-On
Fall 2027

A New Chapter at LPU

Be part of the inaugural Health Sciences class.

Join the first class of students to pursue LPU’s new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and help shape a community preparing to serve through healthcare, science, and faith.

Join the First Class

Science. Service. Calling.

Called to Care. Prepared to Serve.

Preparing Christ-centered professionals to serve, heal, and lead with care. The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is a rigorous, lab-focused, hands-on curriculum designed to prepare students for roles in medicine, medical research, and public health.

Often described as preparation for pre-clinical professions, the program develops the scientific foundation and professional readiness students need for health-related service and future graduate education.

LPU’s Health Sciences program is designed to connect scientific preparation with ethical practice, cultural humility, compassionate service, and a personal sense of vocation.
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Why Health Sciences at LPU?

Prepare for care that serves the whole person

01

Strong Science Foundation

Build knowledge through biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, genetics, immunology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, physics, epidemiology, and research methods.

02

Hands-On Preparation

Laboratory courses, an internship, research preparation, and a senior capstone connect scientific learning to practical health-science settings.

03

Faith + Purpose

Integrate biblical and professional ethics with cultural humility, compassion, service, leadership, and vocational formation.

Program Goals

Healing with Purpose

Scientific Knowledge

Evidence-based inquiry, critical thinking, human biology, disease prevention, health promotion, and population health.

Ethical Practice

Biblical and professional ethics, cultural humility, compassion, and respect across diverse communities.

Collaborative Care

Clear communication, professionalism, empathy, collaboration, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Health Promotion

Community health needs, disease prevention, social determinants, and equitable access to care.

Leadership + Vocation

Teamwork, practical experience, career development, service, and a personal sense of calling.

Where This Degree Can Lead

Build a foundation for healthcare and graduate study.

The degree is designed for students considering health-related service, clinical and community settings, medical research, public health, wellness, and future professional or graduate education.

Medical Missions & Global Health
Community Health
Public Health Support
Wellness Coordination
Patient Advocacy
Health Education
Healthcare Administration
Medical Research
Ministry & Nonprofit Care
Graduate and professional pathways may include physical therapy, dentistry, counseling, nursing pathways, occupational therapy, public health, physician assistant studies, and other allied health fields. Admission requirements vary by profession and graduate program.

Interested in Health Sciences?

Applications for Fall 2027 are open. Connect with LPU or start your application.

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Curriculum

Health Sciences Curriculum

The B.S. in Health Sciences includes a 76-unit Health Sciences major within the 127-unit degree. Courses may be offered in a different sequence as the program develops.

Introduction to Biology w/Lab 4 units
Introduction to Health Professions 3 units
Introduction to Statistics 3 units
Chemistry I w/Lab 4 units
Biology II w/Lab 4 units
Introduction to Psychology 3 units
Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab 4 units
Chemistry II w/Lab 4 units
Microbiology w/Lab 4 units
Nutrition Science 3 units
Genetics 3 units
Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab 4 units
Immunology 3 units
Pathophysiology 3 units
Organic Chemistry w/Lab 4 units
Epidemiology 3 units
Research Methods in Health Sciences 3 units
Health Sciences Internship 3 units
Biochemistry w/Lab 4 units
AI and Data in Health Sciences 3 units
Physics w/Lab 4 units
Senior Capstone in Health Sciences 3 units

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning for Fall 2027

When does the B.S. in Health Sciences launch?
The B.S. in Health Sciences is scheduled to launch in Fall 2027, pending WASC and ABHE approval.
Can students begin preparing before Fall 2027?
Students enrolling beginning Fall 2026 may begin general education coursework in preparation for the Health Sciences major.
Is this a hands-on science program?
Yes. The curriculum includes multiple laboratory sciences, research preparation, an internship, and a culminating senior experience.
What kinds of graduate pathways can this degree support?
The program is intended to build preparation for a range of health-related graduate and professional pathways. Requirements differ by institution and profession, so students should plan prerequisites carefully for their intended next step.
How many units are in the proposed program?
The B.S. in Health Sciences is a 127-unit degree: 51 units of general education and Bible core plus 76 units in the major.

Launching Fall 2027

Bring skill, compassion, and calling into healthcare.

Take the next step toward LPU’s new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.

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