Bachelor [Applied Health Sciences] From University of Wisconsin - Parkside

A strong emphasis on clinical experiences ?including 300 hours of patient contact ?makes our applied health sciences major unique. Exposure to the actual job helps you gain a deeper understanding of the various professional opportunities available, before you graduate.

Plus, this hands-on learning is required for most graduate programs in professional fields such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic, Physician Assistant, Athletic Training, and Kinesiology/Exercise Science. Many Parkside applied health sciences majors go on to successfully pursue advanced degrees.

Our graduates are succeeding at some of the top schools in the nation, including the Medical College of Wisconsin, UW-Madison, the University of Chicago, Washington University School of Medicine, and Johns Hopkins. In their professional careers, Parkside graduates play key roles at leading employers such as: Abbott Laboratories, SC Johnson, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Aurora Healthcare, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, and many others.