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.
Patchogue, New York
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
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Total Programs in Health Science (2)
1
Masters Program
1
Bachelors Program
Bradenton, Florida
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,994
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,035
Total Programs in Health Science (7)
6
Associate Programs
1
Bachelors Program
Brecksville, Ohio
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $8,711
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,173
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Purchase, New York
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,550
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,558
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
2
Certificate Programs
Brockport, New York
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,221
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,868
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
2
Masters Programs
New York, New York
Institution Type: Public
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Total Programs in Health Science (2)
2
Certificate Programs
Canton, New York
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,666
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,352
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Valhalla, New York
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,716
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,826
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Associate Program