Majors 

With eight distinct majors offered and over 15 concentrations and specializations, the School of Health Sciences has plenty of choices for Oakland University students pursuing health careers.

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

• Health Sciences, B.S.
  • Holistic Health 
  • Pre-Health Professional Studies 
  • Pre-Pharmacy 
• Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies, B.S.
• Nutrition, B.S. 
  • Dietetics

Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

• Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, B.S.
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Histotechnology
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Pre-Clinical Professions
  • Pre-Pharmacy Sciences

Human Movement Science

• Exercise Science, B.S.
  • Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies
  • Pre-Physical Therapy

Public and Environmental Wellness

• Environmental Health and Safety, B.S.
• Wellness and Health Promotion, B.S.

Applied Health Sciences

• Applied Health Sciences, B.S.
  • Health Care Leadership
  • Health Care Promotion

Minors

The School of Health Sciences offers an exciting range of minors from several of our departments for students in other disciplines, or for SHS students to add an additional area of study outside of their major.

• Community Health Engagement
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Exercise Science
• Holistic Health
• Nutrition and Health
• Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies
• Wellness and Health Promotion

Accelerated Second Degrees and Dual Degrees 

With Accelerated Second Degrees or Dual Degrees, achieve a Bachelor's degree and a secondary advanced degree in less time than would be required if the two degrees were done independently.

Human Movement Science

• Exercise Science, B.S./M.S. Dual Degree

Public and Environmental Wellness

• Environmental Health and Safety to Master of Science in Safety Management, B.S./MSSM Dual Degree
• Wellness and Health Promotion to Public Health, B.S./MPH Dual Degree
• Wellness and Health Promotion to Nursing, B.S./BSN Accelerated Second Degree

Graduate Degrees

The Graduate Degrees offered through the School of Health Sciences help students to advanced their career potential in a variety of professions.

Human Movement Science

• Master of Science in Exercise Science, M.S.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT
• Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science, Ph.D.

Public and Environmental Wellness

• Master of Science in Safety Management, M.S.
• Master of Public Health, MPH

Certificates, Professional and Continuing Education

To advance knowledge, skills, and training, there are many compelling options for post-baccalaureate/graduate students and working professionals to choose.

Certificates

• Personal Trainer Certificate
• Phlebotomy Certificate

Graduate Certificates

• Clinical Exercise Science
• Corporate and Worksite Wellness
• Epidemiological Research
• Global and Population Health Services
• Health Equity
• Oncology Rehabilitation
• Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
• Teaching and Learning for Rehabilitation Professionals

Continuing Education

• Body Composition Analysis
• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy