Health Science and Nursing (Dual Degree)

Bachelor’s

Pursue your passion for serving others by studying health science and nursing at NGU and USC Upstate. 

5 Years
To Earn Two Degrees
Complete three years at NGU and another two at the Mary Black School of Nursing (USC Upstate).
12:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Build meaningful connections with classmates and professors.
5%
Job Growth
Projected from 2024 to 2034 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Begin Your Journey Here

Turn your calling of caring for others into a career! You’ll spend three years earning your Bachelor of Science in Health Science at NGU, then complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mary Black School of Nursing in Spartanburg, less than an hour’s drive away. You’ll transfer the first year of nursing coursework back to NGU and apply for graduation while completing your nursing degree.

NGU also offers Biology, in addition to Health Science, as a dual degree pathway to the nursing program at Mary Black School of Nursing.

Why Choose?

  • Two Degrees in Five Years: As a dual degree with USC Upstate, you will earn two bachelor’s degrees within 5 years: a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from NGU and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from USC Upstate. 
  • Clear Career Pathway: We’ll provide the academic foundation and support you need to prepare for graduate study.
  • Hands-On Preparation: Earn coursework credit and prepare for nursing school. Shadow medical professionals and get experience through practicums and research projects.

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    At North Greenville University, you will grow academically and spiritually to become the transformational leader God has uniquely called you to be. All courses are taught from a Christ-centered perspective, integrating faith and learning. Wherever you are, NGU is here to help you reach your academic and professional goals.

  • Purpose

    The purpose of this program is to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their desired career path in the field of health science. Through earning a Bachelor of Science in Health Science at NGU, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the nursing program at USC Upstate and do so while learning with a Christ-centered perspective.

  • Careers

    • Clinical Nurse Specialist
    • Nurse Anesthetist
    • Nurse Educator
    • Nurse Practitioner

Sample Courses

Jun 27
Nursing Year 1 Health

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Intro to Health Science
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Principles of Biology
  • Health Science Practicum;
Jun 27
Nursing Year 2 Health

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 
  • Lifespan Development 
  • Community and Environmental Health 
  • Medical Terminology 
Jun 27
Nursing Year 3 Health

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Health Policy and Ethics
  • Microbiology
  • Human Nutrition
  • Principles of Organic and Biochemistry
Jun 27
Nursing Year 4 Health

Upon meeting the admissions criteria at NGU under the guidance of the program coordinator, you will transfer to the Mary Black School of Nursing at USC Upstate to complete these courses.

  • Child Health Nursing
  • Foundations of Nursing
  • Health Alterations
  • Intro to Professional Nursing
  • Nursing of Childbearing
  • Pharmacology

Get to Know Our Faculty!
Christine B. Haltiwanger, DrPH
Associate Dean, School of Health and Wellness
Jeff Williams, DPT
Department Chair, Health Science
Teresa Lyle, DNP
Associate Professor, Health Science

Have Questions? Contact Us!

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Jeff Williams, DPT

Department Chair, Health Science
864.977.2189 jeffrey.williams@ngu.edu

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