Major in Health Science Technology

Prepare for a dynamic career in pharmacy, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy and more.

Designed for students who plan to pursue additional training in a specialized area of health care, the health science technology major offers an excellent pathway to a variety of careers.

Offered in collaboration with several affiliated hospitals and schools, the major allows you to earn both a bachelor of science degree and a certification or degree in:

• Chiropractic Medicine
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Pharmacy
• Radiation Therapy
• Respiratory Care

The Path to a Major in Health Science Technology

Here’s how the major works:

• Complete three years of coursework at Elmhurst (four years for the optometry affiliation).
• Apply to one of our affiliate institutions and complete your coursework there (if accepted).
• Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in health science technology from Elmhurst University and a certificate or degree from the affiliated institution.

Admission to affiliate tracks is not guaranteed. If you are not accepted to an affiliate track, you may complete additional courses at Elmhurst to earn a bachelor’s degree. These additional courses would include two upper-level biology courses, two upper-level chemistry courses, and any general credits needed to meet graduation requirements.

Affiliated Partners and Tracks

Accepted students to any affiliate partner will need to successfully complete all general education requirements, the HST core and the HST capstone prior to beginning at the partner institution. A minimum of 24 credits must be earned prior to matriculating to an affiliate partner, unless graduation from Elmhurst University is required prior to matriculation for a particular track. Prerequisite courses beyond the HST major may be necessary for a particular track and should be discussed with a faculty advisor and the health professions advisor. Students who are accepted and successfully complete a track at an affiliate partner will earn a bachelor’s degree in HST from Elmhurst and be eligible to sit for certifying or licensure examinations for that field assuming all requirements are met at the partner institution.

• Chiropractic Medicine: National University of Health Sciences
• Chiropractic Medicine: Northwestern Health Sciences University
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Nuclear Medicine Technology: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Pharmacy: Roosevelt University, College of Pharmacy
• Radiation Therapy: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Respiratory Care: Rush University

All affiliate partners and requirements are subject to change.

To learn more about the affiliated tracks, contact Erica Ashauer, director of pre-professional advising.

Health Science Technology Major Requirements

The coursework requirements for this major were established in collaboration with hospitals and other institutions that have agreements with Elmhurst University.

Core HST Courses

(Required.)

• BIO 200 General Biology I
• BIO 201 General Biology II
• BIO 315 Genetics
• BIO 430 Principles of Anatomy
• BIO 442 Principles of Physiology
• HST 400 Scientific Terminology
• HST 498 Senior Capstone
• CHM 211 Chemical Principles I
• CHM 212 Chemical Principles II
• CHM 311 Organic Chemistry I
• CHM 312 Organic Chemistry II
• PHY 111 Introductory Physics I
• PHY 112 Introductory Physics II
• MTH 132 Precalculus
• MTH 345 Elementary Statistics
• CS 111 Introduction to Software Applications and Digital Technology or
  CS 220 Computer Science I
• COM 213 Public Speaking

Tracks