How to Apply to the Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (Undergraduate Health Sciences) & Post-Bac Programs

We are accepting applications for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Winter 2026 terms!

Before you apply, please review the admission requirements.

Entry Terms: Fall, Winter, Summer

  • Summer 2025
    New Student Orientation: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 (Some courses begin May 7th, 2025. Contact admit@nwhealth.edu for details)
    Classes Start: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
  • Fall 2025
    New Student Orientation: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
    Classes Start: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
  • Winter 2026
    New Student Orientation: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
    Classes Start: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

We recommend that you apply 2 to 4 months before your intended start term. We will accept applications up to two weeks before the start of the term, depending on class availability.

Step 1 – Login to the application portal

Login to the Student Application Portal to start your online application. At any time, you may save your application, logout, and complete it later.

Step 2 – Complete the application

Application fee
There is a non-refundable $50.00 application fee required with submission of your application.

Request official transcripts
Have your official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions (including colleges, universities, vocational/technical schools and PSEO credits) sent directly to Northwestern Health Sciences University. (If you have completed less than 60 semester credits of undergraduate course work, you must also have your official high school transcript sent to us.)

To request an official transcript, contact the Registrar’s Office at your prior institution(s). Transcripts from any previous graduate-level work are also required. Electronic transcripts should be sent to admit@nwhealth.edu or by mail to:

Northwestern Health Sciences University
ATTN: Office of Admissions
2501 W. 84th St.
Bloomington, MN 55431

Minnesota Immunization Form
Minnesota state law requires us to have a signed immunization form on file for each student, get the details on the immunization requirement, exemptions, form and directions page