Click here to view the remaining MS HIA requirements that should be taken in the above course slots. Students may take summer course work or courses the semester after graduation to complete the MS HIA.

Bolded courses must be taken in the designated semester, unless prior approval by the College is provided.

*Asterisked HSCI courses have multiple offerings each year; they should be taken within the designated year but can be taken during an alternative semester. 

1 = HSCI 102 – Health Economics can be substituted for requirement (course offered only in fall semester)
2 = BIO 129/L – Mammalian Physiology or PHAR 125 can be substituted for requirement (courses offered only in fall semester)
3 = STAT 060 – Statistics for the Life Sciences can be substituted for requirement

Electives (minimum 35 credits): Elective credits include Drake Curriculum requirements not fulfilled by required coursework (outlined below) as well as non-required coursework that permits exploration of and/or advanced study in areas of professional interest within the student’s primary degree. Students should review the student handbook for the complete elective policy.

Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry not fulfilled by required coursework (18 credits): Artistic Literacy, Engaged Citizen, Historical Foundations (2), Scientific Literacy – Physical Science, and Written Communication.

**If not admitted to the MS HIA program, all credit minimums for Electives must be fulfilled to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree.