Bachelor of Science in Professional Health Sciences
The Department of Emergency Medical Services offers the Bachelor’s of Science degree
in Professional Health Sciences (PHS) for those students who want to have a well-rounded
background in health sciences, but do not wish to pursue a specific professional degree.
The PHS program also allows students in pre-professional programs that change their
major from specific professional degrees to apply most of their course credits towards
this degree. The program provides broad information in both health related disciplines
as well as health informatics and/or management. Graduates from this program should
be suited to work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, health insurance companies,
and physicians’ offices; as well as becoming pharmaceutical reps, medical supply reps,
hospital managers’ assistants and more. They could also pursue an MPA and go into
hospital administration and many other fields.
The University of South Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of South Alabama may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Criteria for general admission of EMS students to the University are the same as those for all students. Please consult with the University's Admission's office for more information about admission policies and procedures.
All students are required to fulfill a 41 semester hour General Education Core and a 25 semester hour Pre-professional Core as outlined in the curriculum below. After successfully completing these courses, students may enroll in the Health Sciences component. Also, must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all pre-requisite courses and a minimum University GPA of 2.0.
PHS Internships are for PHS students only at this time. The student will be required to complete the PRH 475 PHS Internship Packet and turn it in to Mrs. Amanda Clifford. Overrides for this course will not be given until the student has been selected. If you have any questions about PHS internships then feel free to reach out to the PHS BS Program Director, Amanda Clifford at avmcdonald@southalabama.edu.
Students are responsible for payment of all tuition and fees according to University policies and procedures. Tuition and fees are set by the University of South Alabama, upon approval of the Board of Trustees. For current information on tuition and fees, please refer to the University's Student Accounting Office.
Financial aid is available for eligible students. Interested applicants should contact the University’s Financial Aid Office.
Academic Advisor
Ayo Atane
University of South Alabama
Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
Dean-Allied Health
5721 USA Drive North, Suite 3042
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
(251) 445-9250