Health Systems - Major

Major: Health Systems
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Total credit hours: 43-45
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information.

Online Academic Catalog Details / Required Courses

About Health Systems

The health systems major provides students interested in healthcare careers a broad foundation in biology, chemistry, psychology and ethics. Upon completion of the major, students will be able to design and evaluate scientific questions through hypothesis generation, experimentation and data analysis; and communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Health Systems Major Objectives

We offer students a collaborative, evidence-based curriculum designed to build essential knowledge and skills for successful careers in exercise and sport sciences. This program also prepares students for further graduate education.

The major's core requirements map to common entrance requirements of many health-related graduate programs and BSN programs.
The major is overseen collaboratively between three departments—biology, neuroscience and psychology. This ensures that students receive guidance and support from a variety of perspectives and have the option to choose an advisor in the field closest to their interests.
Effectively communicate scientific concepts in both written and oral forms.
Cultivate interpersonal skills and learn to be a valuable member of a team.
Network with distinguished Thiel alumni.

Health Systems Curriculum

The major provides many of the prerequisite courses needed for transition to bachelor of nursing (BSN) and occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and physician assistant (PA) graduate programs, while also being flexible enough if students interests change once they start college.

Review the Academic Catalog (2025-2026) for detailed course listings.

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to students for reasons such as academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more! The scholarships available to Health Systems majors are:

Marion G. Resch Science Scholarship at Thiel College
Dr. Florence West Tribute to Dr. Bly
Ruth and Sheridan Brown Allied Health Scholarship
The Dr. Judith A Crissman '64 Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Maenpa Family Biotechnology Endowed Scholarship Fund at Thiel College
Elizabeth McElhaney Scholarship
J. Scott Morrison Endowment for Science and Religion
Arthur E. Smith Scholarship Fund
TWC Amelia Earhart Scholarship
The Ethel Smith Vierheller Award Fund
Irene Wintersteen Memorial Science Scholarship

Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the types of aid available to students.

Clubs & Organizations

It's easy to get involved on campus! Joining a student club or organization is an excellent way to meet others and gain leadership experience. An education major might be interested in the following clubs and organizations:

Active Minds
Psi Chi (National Psychology Honorary)
American Chemistry Society
Alpha Psi Omega (American Chemical Society)
Sigma Xi (Scientific Research Society)
Beta Beta Beta (National Biology Honorary)
Nu Rho Psi (National Neuroscience Honorary)

Visit our Campus Life page to see a full list of student clubs and organizations.

Alumni & Careers

A bachelor’s degree in health systems not only serves as a versatile foundation for diverse career opportunities in health, fitness, and wellness but also prepares you for admission into several graduate programs.

Learn More About Thiel’s Health Systems Major

At Thiel College, our Bachelor of Science in Health Systems degree program combines a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities to provide students with a transformative education. The major’s courses build deep knowledge and skills needed to excel in a variety of fields.