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Healthcare professionals are leaders. Chapman’s Health Sciences program puts you on the path to take your first step towards a variety of careers in the healthcare field.

From your standard health classes to behavioral science and medical sociology, you’ll be exposed to all the latest health science technology. Plus, you’ll have the latest labs and tools at your disposal along the way, such as our Virtual Anatomy Lab.

A student operates a device displaying a diagram of the human body.

By the time you graduate, you'll be able to:

Apply to any type of professional school you desire — including medical school, dental school, nursing school, veterinary school and more.
Apply to a Chapman graduate program as easily as possible with our bridge programs.
Conduct medical research and study the latest breakthroughs.
Use the latest technology to stay on the cutting edge of the field.

You will also have access to a personal career advisor who will help you explore your career options along the way.

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Publications:

Barrett, N.D., C.W. James, J.P. Tam, E.S. Levesque, A.S. Ketterer, W.R. Memon, C.S. Rakovski, and F. Frisch. Evaluating the predictive quality of the Chapman Bone Algorithm using aggregated data sets. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 6(1): 38-43, 2019.

Dror, A.D., K. Virk, K. Lee, A. Gerston, A. Prakash, M.J. Abbott, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Resistance training threshold for elevating bone mineral density in growing female rats. International Journal of Sports Medicine 39(5): 382-389, 2018.

Joo, W., H. Singh, C.P. Ahles, Y. Lee, W. Colazas, L.C. Lee, R.A. Pierce, A. Prakash, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Training-induced increase in bone mineral density between growing male and female rats. International Journal of Sports Medicine 36: 992-998, 2015.

Ahles, C.P., H. Singh, W. Joo, Y. Lee, L.C. Lee, W. Colazas, R.A. Pierce, A. Prakash, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. High volumes of resistance exercise are not required for greater bone mineral density during growth. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 45(1): 36-42, 2013.

Horani, M., A. Dror, D. Holland, F. Caporaso, K.D. Sumida, and F. Frisch. Prevalence of vitamin D₃ deficiency in Orange County residents. Journal of Community Health 36(5): 760-764, 2011.

Pierce, R.A., L.C. Lee, C.P. Ahles, S.M. Shdo, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Different training volumes yield equivalent increases in BMD. International Journal of Sports Medicine 31: 803-809, 2010.

Kayser, B.D., J.K. Godfrey, R.M. Cunningham, R.A. Pierce, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Equal BMD after daily or triweekly exercise in growing rats. International Journal of Sports Medicine 31: 44-50, 2010.

Godfrey, J.K., B.D. Kayser, G.V. Gomez, J. Bennett, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Interrupted resistance training & BMD in growing rats. International Journal of Sports Medicine 30: 579-584, 2009.

Goettsch, B.M., M.Z. Smith, J.A. O’Brien, G.V. Gomez, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Interrupted vs. uninterrupted training on BMD during growth. International Journal of Sports Medicine 29: 980-986, 2008.

Smith, M.Z., B.M. Goettsch, R.D. Van Ramshorst, J.A. O’Brien, S.V. Jaque, and K.D. Sumida. Resistance training & bone mineral density during growth. International Journal of Sports Medicine 29: 316-321, 2008.

For the below manuscript listings, the names of student authors are bolded.

Student Research Awards:

Woojin Joo (2012), Suzie Shdo (2010), James Godfrey (2008), and Brady Slater (2016) under the supervision of Dr. Sumida, were either awarded or among the finalist for the David Bruce Outstanding Undergraduate Abstract sponsored by the American Physiological Society.

Lucy Lee (2010) and Brittany Goettsch (2007), under the supervision of Dr. Sumida, were awarded second place for their presentation of data at the Graduate Women in Science annual meeting.

Shantae Thornton (2016), under the supervision of Dr. Abbott won the John C. Johnson award for excellence in undergraduate research poster presentation at the Tri Beta Pacific District Conference at Cal Poly Pomona, 2016.

Courses required
Freshman
Fall	Interterm	Spring
BIO 204/204 L CHEM 140/140L MATH 110	HSCI 101	BIO 205/205L or BIO 208/208L CHEM 150/150L
Sophomore
Fall	Interterm	Spring
PHYS 107/107L MATH 203 or PSY 203** AoS* Elective		HSCI/ BIO 210/210L AoS* Elective
Junior
Fall	Interterm	Spring
HSCI 365 SOC 385*** AoS* Elective		HSCI 366 PSY 436** AoS* Elective
Senior
Fall	Interterm	Spring
HSCI Required Elective AoS* Elective AoS* Elective		HSCI 498 AoS* Elective AoS* Elective

*Area of Study (AoS) Coursework 23-24 credits

**Psychology 101 Pre-Requisite

***Sociology 101 Pre-Requisite

Courses required
Freshman
Fall	Interterm	Spring
BIO 204/204 L CHEM 140/140L MATH 110 (AHP req. only)	HSCI 101	BIO 205/205L or BIO 208/208L CHEM 150/150L MATH 111 (AHP req. only)
Sophomore
Fall	Interterm	Spring
AoS* MATH 203 OR PSY 203** PHYS 107/107L (APA Req. only) or AoS* (if not AHP)		AoS* HSCI/ BIO 210/210L PHYS 108/108L (AHP req. only) or AoS* (if not AHP)
Junior
Fall	Interterm	Spring
HSCI 365 AoS* AoS*		HSCI 366/366L AoS* AoS*
Senior
Fall	Interterm	Spring
AoS* AoS* AoS* (can omit if AHP)		HSCI 498 AoS* Elective AoS* (can omit if AHP)

*AoS = Area of Study Coursework needs to total 38 credits

**Psychology 101 is the pre-requisite for all Psychology courses above 200 level

Additional information:

Proposed 4 year plan does NOT include GE requirements - this is for a student to complete. A minimum of 42 upper division credits (300 or 400 level courses) are required for the degree. SOC 101 is the pre-requisite for BIO 317/317L and BIO 330/330L.

Areas of study

As a Health Sciences major at Chapman, you will be able to focus on one of two areas of study:

Allied Healthcare, which focuses on modern healthcare practices and preparing yourself for a career as a healthcare professional.
Applied Human Physiology, where you'll study physical motion as it relates to health, exercise, nutrition, disease prevention and athletic performance.

Not sure which area you want to specialize in? Not a problem: we give Health Sciences students up to their second year to decide.

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Your Path to Professional School

We're here to help you every step of the way on your journey to professional school. Check out the professional schools a few of our alumni have gone on to:

Alumni
Kellen Matsuno University of Southern California Doctor of Physical Therapy	Elizabeth Avazian UC San Francisco Doctor of Physical Therapy	Vivian Acevedo Chapman University PA Studies
DJ Smithers Boston University School of Medicine	Quinton Wong Western University College of Podiatric Medicine	Kinnera Reddy University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Internships at Home and Abroad

Chapman University is located in Orange County, California, right in the heart of a thriving medical community.

You will have the opportunity to explore internships with public health centers, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics and much more — all perfect places to get valuable experience in real healthcare settings.

Study Abroad

Already thinking about taking your passion for healthcare abroad? We have you covered. Chapman’s study abroad programs allow you to travel to other countries, work in clinics and broaden your healthcare horizons.

We have semester programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the South Pacific, plus summer international internships, all with a focus on health science. We'll work closely with you to find one that aligns with your schedule and goals so that you can go abroad and still graduate on time.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Chapman is home to hundreds of student organizations. We have clubs for any interest you can think of (and maybe a few you didn’t even know existed), and that includes healthcare focused organizations, such as:

American Medical Student Association: Our chapter of the largest community of medical students in the country.
Active Minds: Changing the conversation about mental health.
Pre Dental Society : Get informed about and prepared for dental school.
Pre-PA Club : Begin your path to becoming a physician assistant.
Student First Aid Team: Learn how to provide first aid and help those in need.
Chapman Red Cross Club: Red Cross Club at Chapman.

Admission and Tours

Interested in taking the next step? Learn how to apply or check out our transfer prerequisites.

Want to learn more about Chapman? We are always available for tours and information sessions. We’d love to meet you!

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If you are a student at Saddleback College and would like to transfer to the Health Sciences program at Chapman, your admission is guaranteed under our Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

As a Saddleback student, you will be able to transfer to Chapman as long as you complete the following steps:

Complete all the courses in the tables below with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Apply to Chapman University as a transfer student. Make sure to meet all the admission requirements and deadlines:
- Spring transfer deadline: February 15
- Fall transfer deadline: October 15

Year One Courses

Requirement	Saddleback Course to Take	Equivalent Course at Chapman
General Chemistry I	CHEM 1A	CHEM 140
General Chemistry II	CHEM 1B	CHEM 150
Calculus I	MATH 3A	MATH 110
Calculus II	MATH 3B	MATH 111
General Biology I	BIO 3A	BIO 204
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology OR Gen Biology II (which one you take depends on the Health Sciences emphasis you want to pursue.)	BIO 3C OR BIO 3B	BIO 208 and 209 OR BIO 205

Interterm Course

Take this one-credit course at Chapman during interterm (our winter semester).

Requirement	Saddleback Course to Take	Equivalent Course at Chapman
Introduction to Health Care Professions	-	HESC 101

Year Two Courses

Requirement	Saddleback Course to Take	Equivalent Course at Chapman
Human Anatomy	BIO 11	BIO 210
Intro to Statistics	MATH 10	MATH 203
Intro to Psychology	PSYC 1	PSY 101
General Physics I	PHYS 4A	PHYS 107
General Physics II	PHYS 4B	PHYS 108

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