Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Admissions & Deadlines

Admissions requirements

Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. We select students based on a number of factors, including the following:

• Overall grade point average
• Prerequisite grade point average
• Coursework completed prior to application
• Interpersonal skills
• An associate’s degree is not required for admission

The following are required to be considered for admission into the Bachelor of Science in health sciences program:

1. A minimum of 60 semester (90 quarter) credit hours of lower division (100 or 200 level courses) undergraduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university prior to starting the program at Rush. Coursework may be in progress at the time of application.
2. A recommended minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
3. Completion of the following prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of “C” or better prior to starting the program at Rush:

How to apply

Entry term: Fall (September)
Application cycle: Continuous
Recommended application deadline: August 1 

Complete these steps to apply to the Bachelor of Science in health sciences program:

① Submit an application using the Allied Health Centralized Application Service, (AHCAS).

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Application Video

② You will also need to submit the following through AHCAS:

1. Official transcripts from every U.S. college or university attended
2. International course evaluations for all courses and degrees completed at a college or university outside the United States
3. Three professional recommendations. References should be current or former academic advisors, professors, managers or supervisors. We will not accept evaluations from coworkers, colleagues, friends or family members.
4. Personal statement

③ If your native language is not English, submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores.

④ Participate in a personal interview with program faculty.