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Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences - Clinical Studies

University of South Dakota

Vermillion campus — Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 12,942
Application Fee
USD 25
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

In the Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences major at University of South Dakota, students will gain an interdisciplinary foundation in health care, including knowledge of a variety of health care fields and development of skills that are essential for quality patient care. Those who are unsure which health care profession interests them most. Through the health sciences major, students can choose an individualized pathway to a specific profession; this program offers close mentorship and advising to help students meet pre-professional program prerequisites in addition to the core health sciences courses. Whether they want to focus on health care studies, health care advancement, professional studies, public health studies, clinical informatics or research, they will find the classes and experiences they need to get a successful start to their future career or further education. The Clinical Studies specialization is intended for students who are interested in pursuing careers as clinicians in disciplines such as medicine, physician assistance, physical therapy or occupational therapy. Those who desire to become clinicians in these health care professions must complete a rigorous graduate-level program. The purpose of this specialization is to prepare them for the demands of graduate programs in clinical fields.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 12,942
Application fee
USD 25
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Vermillion campus

Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

414 East, Clark Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Established in 1862, University of South Dakota serves as the flagship and the only public liberal arts university in the state. The school offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs within the South Dakota System of Higher Education. Top undergraduate fields of study at USD include Nursing, Business, Health Sciences, Elementary Education, Kinesiology & Sport Management, Biology/Medical Biology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Accounting, and Media & Journalism. University of South Dakota is regionally acclaimed and nationally recognized as a high-quality public liberal arts univer...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.