The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Franklin Switzerland is designed for students who are passionate about health, science, and global impact. This interdisciplinary program brings together biology, chemistry, psychology, and public health to prepare students for careers in medicine, research, and healthcare leadership. Whether your goal is to pursue medical school, public health graduate programs, or health policy, this major provides the scientific foundation and global perspective to get you there.
Why Choose Health Sciences at Franklin?
A Truly Global Foundation for a Health Career
At Franklin, your education is not limited to classrooms and textbooks. With students from over 50 countries and faculty who mentor and inspire, you will study science in an environment that values culture, ethics, and collaboration. From day one, you will be part of a close-knit academic community, supported by professors who know your name and are committed to your success.
Through Academic Travel, you will explore health systems around the world - from public health initiatives in Europe to environmental health issues in Africa. This experiential learning is built into the program, offering 10–14 days of hands-on exploration every semester.
A Launchpad to Medicine—and Beyond
Franklin’s Health Sciences major provides rigorous, interdisciplinary preparation for students aspiring to careers in medicine and the health professions. The curriculum covers the standard pre-med coursework required by U.S. and Canadian medical schools, ensuring students are fully equipped to apply to any MD program. This foundation also satisfies the prerequisites of Caribbean, European, and other international medical institutions. Students are equipped with the knowledge, research experience, and critical thinking skills needed to excel on the MCAT and apply confidently to any medical school of their choosing.
Graduates are well prepared for diverse future paths, including:
- Medical school and allied health professions
- Public health and epidemiology
- Clinical psychology and neuroscience
- Biotechnology and biomedical research
- NGO work and global health leadership
For students interested in a direct-entry route to medical school, Franklin offers a special partnership with St. George’s University School of Medicine (SGU). Students who complete the Health Sciences major and meet SGU’s admissions criteria are guaranteed an admissions interview, with no MCAT required for international applicants.
Curriculum Highlights
- General Biology I and II with labs
- General and Organic Chemistry with labs
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Psychology, Sociology, and Clinical Psychology
- Epidemiology and Environmental Health
- Calculus and Statistics
- Senior Thesis in Health Sciences
- Academic Travel
Program Structure
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Example of a 4-year study plan
Foundation Courses (26 Credits)
| BIO 102/L | Introduction to Biology I (and LAB) SR |
| BIO 101/L | Introduction to Biology II (and LAB) SR |
| CHEM 101/L | Introduction to Chemistry I (and LAB) |
| CHEM 102/L | Introduction to Chemistry II (and LAB) |
| PHY 101/L | Physics for the Health Sciences (and LAB) |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology |
Quantitative Skills (6 Credits)
| MAT 200 | Calculus QL |
| MAT 182 | Statistics for Everybody QL |
Upper Level Courses (26 Credits)
| BIO 204 | Anatomy and Physiology |
| BIO 330 | Epidemiology, Diseases and Public Health SR |
| CHEM 201/L | Organic Chemistry I (and LAB) |
| CHEM 202/L | Organic Chemistry II (and LAB) |
| CHEM 301 | Biochemistry |
| ENV 240 | Environment and Health |
Two of the Following:
| BIO 3XX | Internship in Health Sciences I |
| POL 302 | Political Philosophy |
| PSY 202 | Developmental Psychology IC |
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PSY 201 |
Social Psychology SR |
| PSY 203 | Theories of Personality |
| PSY 207 | Introduction to Psychiatry and Forensic Psychopathology |
| PSY 210 | Cognitive Psychology |
| PSY 301 | Abnormal Psychology IC |
| PSY 313 | Clinical Psychology |
| PSY 315 | Environmental Psychology SR |
Other approved courses in PSY, ENV, BIO, CHEM, PHYS or other disciplines dealing with public health or medicine can fulfill this requirement along with a pre-approved internships or pre-approved study abroad (E.G SFS or SIT) courses.
Capston Course Sequence (3 Credits)
| BIO 4XX | Senior Thesis WTG |
Your Future Starts Here
The Health Sciences program is more than a major—it is a community, a launchpad, and a purpose-driven education. It is for students who want to understand the world, care for others, and lead with science and compassion.