The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies offers courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Health Science. Baccalaureate education provides the foundation for further education in specialized health professional fields. Pre-professional tracks include Pre-physical Therapy, Pre-pharmacy, Pre-forensics, Health Science Management and Policy, and Health Science General. Students can also choose a plan of study that will allow them to complete their pre-medicine requirements.

Students will be able to:

• Gather information, synthesize data, compare various points of view, and present results in writing.

• Develop the ability to read texts critically and to use textual evidence to support a sophisticated written argument.

• Consider audience, tone, organization, and standard conventions in relationship to specific rhetorical tasks.