Music and Health, BS
As a Music and Health student, you’ll pursue concentrated studies in music while also fulfilling many requirements you’ll need to apply for medical school after completing your bachelor’s degree.
It’s the perfect pathway if you want to focus on music as an undergraduate and then transition into a career in medicine, or if you want to continue pursuing music professionally while also practicing medicine.
Acceptance to Music and Health requires admission to WVU and a successful audition. Your audition also may qualify you for a School of Music scholarship.
Your Degree Plan
Our Music and Health curriculum blends musical studies and essential health-related coursework. You’ll have the same opportunities as all School of Music students, including private lessons, performing in ensembles, and studying music theory and music history. Additionally, you’ll take the undergraduate science courses typically required for admission into health-related professional programs.
You’ll have 6 distinct tracks to choose from in the health sciences:
- Medicine (MD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Dentistry (DDS)
- Physician Assistant (PA)
Medicine (MD)
Pharmacy (PharmD)
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Dentistry (DDS)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Honors
Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.
The WVU Difference
What sets this program apart?
- We’re pioneers in the field of music and health. Our undergraduate Music and Health Program is one of the first of its kind.
- Since 1867, the School of Music has been an integral part of WVU’s cultural and academic fabric.
- The Creative Consultants program, which pairs you with accomplished alumni mentors for invaluable insights, advice, and support.
- WVU Medicine is a national leader in patient safety and quality, and provides the most advanced healthcare possible to the people of West Virginia and beyond.
- The unique Music and Health bachelor’s degree program is a pathway to advanced healthcare degrees.
Learn by Doing
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Careers and Outcomes
How does this degree prepare students for a career?
Dentists, General
Median Salary: $172,790
Possible Job Titles: Dentist, Family Dentist, General Dentist, Pediatric Dentist
Pharmacists
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $133,260
Possible Job Titles: Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), Family Practice Physician Assistant, Physician Assistant (PA), Physician's Assistant
Physician Assistants
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $133,260
Possible Job Titles: Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), Family Practice Physician Assistant, Physician Assistant (PA), Physician's Assistant
Occupational Therapists
Has a Bright Outlook
May Require Graduate Degree
Median Salary: $98,340
Possible Job Titles: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Pediatric OT), Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR)
Physical Therapists
Has a Bright Outlook
May Require Graduate Degree
Median Salary: $101,020
Possible Job Titles: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Home Care Physical Therapist (Home Care PT), Inpatient Physical Therapist (Inpatient PT), Pediatric Physical Therapist (Pediatric PT)
Family Medicine Physicians
Median Salary: $238,380
Possible Job Titles: Family Physician, Family Practice Physician (FP Physician), Medical Doctor (MD), Physician
Music Directors and Composers
Median Salary: $63,670
Possible Job Titles: Choir Director, Conductor, Music Composer, Music Director
Musicians and Singers
Possible Job Titles: Choir Member, Musician, Singer, Violinist
Further your education
You may choose to continue your studies in the specific track you completed within the program. Consider exploring our graduate programs in:
Or you can continue your musical journey at the graduate level in programs like music performance, composition, education, or therapy. Explore our School of Music master’s and doctoral programs in our School of Music.
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Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Music and Health major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.
Tuition and Aid
How much does Music and Health at WVU cost? And how can you save?
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.
Ways to Save
Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.
Financial Aid
The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Music and Health, BS is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Start at Another WVU Campus
You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
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