Health Sciences · California

Health Sciences colleges in California

CampusPin lists 321 U.S. colleges in California that offer Health Sciences programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Health Sciences is a broad pre-professional major for students preparing for medical, dental, PA, PT, or pharmacy school, combining biology, chemistry, and patient-care exposure.

Schools in California that offer Health Sciences

Health Sciences programs in California: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 321 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

321

Public / private

14 / 36

Universities / 2-year

38 / 12

Cities represented

35

In-state tuition range

$1,104–$63,255

Median in-state tuition

$15,977

Lowest published in-state tuition

Barstow Community College

$1,104

Most selective

California Institute of Technology

3% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Ashford University

31,389 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Health Sciences program

  • General biology, chemistry, organic chemistry
  • Anatomy, physiology, microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Statistics and research methods
  • Public health and epidemiology fundamentals
  • Healthcare systems and policy
  • Medical ethics
  • Clinical or research internship

Where a Health Sciences degree can lead

  • Pre-medicine pathway → MD/DO
  • Pre-PA pathway → PA-C
  • Pre-dentistry pathway → DDS/DMD
  • Public Health Specialist
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Medical Sales Rep

Typical pay: $48,000–$75,000 early-career (varies widely by sub-pathway)

Health Sciences is an umbrella undergraduate major covering the foundational sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, microbiology) plus health-system context (epidemiology, public health, healthcare administration). It is a common pathway for students aiming at medical school, PA programs, dental school, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or pharmacy. Many programs include a clinical-shadowing or internship requirement.

Unlike a strict pre-med Biology track, Health Sciences leaves more room for healthcare-specific electives like medical ethics, healthcare policy, and global health. It also better positions graduates for direct-entry healthcare roles if they decide not to pursue further professional school.

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