Health Sciences
Scripture calls us to care for the body as well as the soul. The Good Samaritan bandaged a stranger's wounds and Paul reminds us that our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit. Step into caring, high-demand fields with Jessup's Health Sciences programs, from Nursing to Exercise Science and Healthcare Leadership. Learn to treat the whole person as Jesus did.
A CALLING TO HELP AND HEAL
A Health Sciences degree prepares students for patient care, health administration and allied health professions across California's healthcare system.
Jessup's Health Sciences programs pair clinical training with a Christ-centered curriculum, so health sciences students graduate ready for healthcare careers or graduate school in medicine and other health professions.
FALL PREVIEW DAY
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. · Rocklin, CA. Experience Jessup for a day and receive a $500 scholarship when you register and visit.
Why Jessup
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Faith First
Since 1939, faith and learning haven't lived in separate rooms here. They're woven together in the classroom, in chapel, and in the way our faculty teach. You won't have to choose between growing your mind and deepening your faith. Here, they grow together.
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Affordable Excellence
We're the most affordable private Christian university in Northern California, and we don't make you guess what it'll cost. Nearly every student receives aid, and we get you clear numbers early so you can plan with confidence. Exceptional education is within reach.
Safe All Around
Safety here means more than a secure campus in one of California's safest cities. It's a place that's safe spiritually, safe emotionally, and safe to take the risks that help you grow. This is somewhere you can stretch, stumble, and become who God made you to be.
Community
Small classes mean you're known by name, not lost in a lecture hall. Faculty who mentor, friends who show up, a campus where people actually see you. You'll find your people here, and they'll walk with you.
Regional Proximity
More than 60% of our students come from within a hundred miles, so you're close enough to home without being right on top of it. You'll be rooted in a NorCal network of churches, employers, and internship connections across the Sacramento corridor. Familiar ground, with room to grow.
Mentorship
From day one you'll have advisors, internships, and a clear path toward a career that matters. We focus on high-impact fields like health sciences, business, psychology, leadership, and aviation, and every student is grounded in Bible and theology. We don't just hand you a degree. We help you find your calling and walk with you toward it.
On campus or online, the same Jessup
Choose the format that fits your life. Every program is built on the same Christ-centered foundation, whether you study in Rocklin or fully online.
What to Expect
On Campus
Online
MEET YOUR FACULTY
Meet Health Sciences faculty who bring nursing, kinesiology and healthcare administration experience into every health science course.
Dr. George R. Stubblefield
Dean, Professor, School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Dr. Jennifer Millar
Nursing Program Director
Parker Daniells
Associate Dean, Health Sciences, Associate Professor, School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Becka Ussery
Program Coordinator, Field Experience Coordinator for Kinesiology Strength and Conditioning, Associate Professor
FAQs
Answers to what prospective health science students ask us most.
What health science programs does Jessup University offer?
Jessup offers four programs. The Health Sciences school spans a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a BS in Kinesiology, a BS in Exercise Science and a fully online Master of Healthcare Administration, covering undergraduate health science majors through graduate study.
What can I do with a health science degree?
Health science graduates step into patient care, health administration and allied health professions, or continue to graduate school in medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy or physician assistant studies. California's healthcare system carries strong demand for health professionals across these fields.
What are the admission requirements for the Nursing program?
Admission requirements include the Jessup undergraduate application, prerequisite science courses completed with a B or higher and a minimum 75% score on the ATI TEAS. The BSN application opens May 1 and closes August 1 each year.
Does Jessup include clinical training in its health science programs?
Yes. Nursing students train in a 6,000-square-foot simulation lab that recreates real patient care scenarios, from pediatric to geriatric care, and study medical terminology, pharmacology, human disease and public health. Exercise Science includes a clinical practicum, and the MHA pairs students with healthcare industry mentors.
What is health informatics and where does it appear in the curriculum?
Health informatics applies data analysis and information systems to healthcare decisions. The MHA dedicates a full course to healthcare information systems, health informatics and statistical data analysis for improving patient outcomes across health systems.
Which health sciences major fits students interested in physical therapy?
The BS in Exercise Science. It builds the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics foundation that physical therapy and occupational therapy graduate programs expect, with clinical experience in the field.
How do the health sciences degrees prepare students for the healthcare field?
Each health science program combines core courses in the sciences with critical thinking, ethics and servant leadership, so students graduate prepared for healthcare careers that serve people well.
YOUR NEXT STEP, MADE CLEAR.
Your faith. His calling. Our community.
Faith that steadies you. A calling worth stepping into. Community that knows your name. That's Jessup: ready for the world, rooted in the word.
