Housed in the Biology Department, the Health Sciences major at Covenant College is designed for students seeking a flexible, interdisciplinary foundation for careers in healthcare. This major provides strong scientific grounding while also encouraging students to develop a thoughtful, Christ-centered approach to serving others in healthcare professions. This program is ideal for students preparing for graduate or professional training in a wide variety of health-related fields, including physical therapy, nursing, physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, public health, athletic training, and other allied health professions.
In this major, students take core coursework in biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and psychology, ensuring they meet the prerequisites for their chosen field while gaining a broad foundational understanding of human biology, health, and disease. The major’s flexibility allows students to tailor their course selections to best prepare for their intended professional path while also engaging with courses that explore the ethical, spiritual, and relational dimensions of healthcare.
With its combination of scientific preparation, adaptability for multiple professional directions, and Christian worldview integration, the Health Sciences major equips students not only with the academic skills needed for graduate and professional programs but also with a deeper understanding of how their faith calls them to serve and care for others in the field of healthcare.
The core and distribution requirements for a major in biology are those listed for baccalaureate degrees with the exception that CHE 121 General Chemistry I or CHE 103 Concepts of Chemistry fulfills the natural science lab requirement, and is already required for the major.
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