Welcome to Health Sciences and Public Health
The Department of Health Sciences & Public Health is dedicated to educating students, leading interdisciplinary research, and improving the health of individuals and populations. The department offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences, which provides students with a strong foundation of knowledge in interprofessional teamwork, health promotion, public health, and health care systems.
TCU offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of health sciences and the health professions for careers in the health care industry.
Why Health Sciences and Public Health?
B.S. in Health Sciences
Prepare for a variety of health care careers needed in today’s world to improve the well-being and lives of individuals and communities.
Pre-Professional Health Concentrations
Degrees in Health Sciences & Public Health provide essential health care knowledge and skills while building the professional skills sought by health care employers, such as critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, information literacy and information management.
Students leave prepared for competitive application to professional health professions programs.
Pre-OT
Pre-PA
Pre-PT
Pre-Med
LEARN MORE ABOUT PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CONCENTRATIONS
Internship and Observation Opportunities
Career Settings
Government Agencies
Hospitals
Private Offices or Clinics
Public Health Organizations
Rehabilitation Facilities
Research Laboratories
Participate in Research
Health Sciences & Public Health is able to engage in innovative research because it maintains a very close connection between students and the community.
Members of the faculty engage in clinical practice, advise governmental leaders, and conduct innovative research. Collectively, they have secured more than $47 million in research funding that has informed national health policies, prevented the mistreatment of older persons, and improved individual health and wellness.
Announcements
Health Sciences & Public Health
Health Sciences Senior Nominated for Student-Athlete Honor
Senior health sciences major Ansel Din-Mbuh was named a 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee, an honor recognizing excellence in academics, community service and athletics. The TCU Football student-athlete earned 2025 Academic All-Big 12 Team honors for his achievements in the classroom and demonstrates leadership beyond academics by organizing a backpack drive, participating in TCU's annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive and mentoring prospective student-athletes as they transition to college. (continue reading)
Recent Publications
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The Relationship Between Gameplay and Leisure Time Physical Activity in Adult Video Game Players
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Changes in Internet Search Term Popularity in Elder Mistreatment (2018-2023): Infodemiology Study of Google Trends Data
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Adaptation of DETECT for Use in Home-Based Primary Care: Clinician Perspectives
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The Impact of Recess on Chronic Stress Levels in Elementary School Children.
https://doi.org/10.3390/children12070865