Health Science is a program through which one learns about the natural science, technology, engineering and mathematics which will be applied in healthcare research and practice. The main objective of this course is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge to the entry-level Health Science Specialist.
An Accredited College/University offering Health Science programs opens a pathway for the students who can participate and in Federal Government or State Government funded Institution. The organization that accredits health science programs in the USA are listed below:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Subjects taught to the Health Science students are both theoretical and practical. Some of the subjects which are taught are Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Medical terminology, Ethical issues in health science, Human biology.
An Associate’s degree in Health Science requires an average of 60 to 80 credit points. The program takes normally two years to complete.
A Bachelor’s degree in Health Science requires an average of 110 to 120 credit points. The program takes normally four years to complete.
A Master’s degree in Health Science requires an average of 30 to 40 credit point. The program takes normally two years to complete.
A Doctorate’s degree in Health Science takes three to six years to complete. The program is basically research-based and requires hands-on experience.
There are few requirements which need to be fulfilled before one applies for an admission in the Health Science program. The student should have a high school diploma with a minimum of 2.0- 3.0 GPA.
With a Health Science degree student will gain fieldwork experience, learn about new technology and also the technique to combine science and technology to create better healthcare practice.
New York, New York
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: CAHIIM
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $8,374
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,374
Total Programs in Health Science (4)
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program
2
Bachelors Programs
1
Graduate Certificate Program
New Orleans, Louisiana
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: SACSCOC
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $8,193
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,184
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Murray, Utah
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $11,003
Average Student Loans Awarded: $11,909
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Associate Program
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,081
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,027
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
2
Certificate Programs
1
Associate Program
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,689
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,337
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Masters Program
Steubenville, Ohio
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $1,996
Average Student Loans Awarded: $1,996
Total Programs in Health Science (6)
6
Certificate Programs
Belleville, New Jersey
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,746
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,744
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
1
Bachelors Program
2
Associate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Bachelors Program
