Healthcare Simulation Sciences Concentration
USF Undergraduate Concentration in Healthcare Simulation Sciences
Launching Fall 2025 | University of South Florida – College of Public Health
A program offered in collaboration with the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning & Simulation (CAMLS)
Be a Pioneer in the Future of Healthcare Education
The University of South Florida is proud to announce the first undergraduate concentration in Healthcare Simulation Sciences in the world, launching Fall 2025. Designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in one of healthcare’s fastest-growing fields, this innovative program blends foundational health sciences with advanced training in simulation-based education, instructional technology, and healthcare systems.
Whether you’re interested in clinical training, educational design, or simulation operations, this program will position you at the forefront of healthcare transformation.
Why Choose Healthcare Simulation Sciences?
- First-of-its-Kind: USF is the first institution globally to offer a career pathway to this exciting field through an undergraduate concentration.
- Career-Ready Training: Prepares students for simulation careers in hospitals, universities, research institutions, and government agencies.
- Global Impact: Enter a $3 billion global industry shaping how healthcare professionals learn, train, and improve outcomes.
- Hands-On Learning: Engage with advanced technologies like high-fidelity manikins, virtual reality, and immersive simulation platforms.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Learn alongside healthcare educators, clinicians, simulation specialists, and instructional designers.
Program Highlights
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
- Concentration: Healthcare Simulation Sciences
- Offered Through: USF College of Public Health
- In Partnership With: USF Health CAMLS and USF Health MCOM Department of Medical Education
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Launch Date: Fall 2025
Curriculum Overview
The concentration includes five new, simulation-focused courses developed in partnership with leading experts at CAMLS:
- Trends and Theoretical Foundations in Healthcare Simulation
- Instructional Technologies in Healthcare Simulation
- Healthcare Simulation Operations
- Managing a Healthcare Simulation Program or Center
- Internship
During their internship experience, students will be applying their skills in real-world simulation environments and building professional networks.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for students who are:
- Passionate about healthcare, technology, and education
- Interested in medical training, instructional design, or clinical operations
- Seeking an edge in a competitive, innovation-driven job market
- Looking to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and safety
Launch Your Career in a Growing Field
Simulation specialists and operations professionals are in demand across hospitals, academic institutions, military installations, and private industry. USF’s concentration will provide the foundational knowledge, technical skills, and hands-on experience needed to thrive in roles such as:
- Simulation Operations Specialist
- Instructional Designer for Healthcare
- Simulation Research Assistant
- Simulation Technology Coordinator
Watch the video below to learn about a career as a Simulation Operations Specialist.
Learn More or Apply
For more information about the USF College of Public Health Healthcare Simulation Sciences concentration visit: Health Sciences B.S., with Healthcare Simulation Science Concentration
Or speak with a USF Health academic advisor to discuss how this program fits into your educational goals.
To apply to USF- https://www.usf.edu/admissions/
This one-of-a-kind concentration is exclusively available to undergraduate students at the University of South Florida—offering a unique opportunity you won’t find anywhere else.
About CAMLS
The USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning & Simulation (CAMLS) is one of the world’s most comprehensive simulation centers. CAMLS supports healthcare training, education innovation, and cutting-edge research in a 90,000-square-foot facility located in downtown Tampa. Our team is proud to collaborate on this groundbreaking undergraduate offering that empowers the next generation of simulation leaders.
“I’ve learned more here than I have ever learned in my textbooks. I’ve learned so many hands-on skills, so many skills that can be transitioned in other careers as well.”