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.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: CEPH , CAPTE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,498
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,665
Total Programs in Health Science (14)
4
Masters Programs
2
Doctorate Programs
8
Certificate Programs
Salt Lake City, Utah
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $9,413
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,559
Total Programs in Health Science (7)
2
Masters Programs
3
Bachelors Programs
2
Associate Programs
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: JRCERT , CAAHEP
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,889
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,255
Total Programs in Health Science (5)
2
Bachelors Programs
3
Masters Programs
San Diego, California
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,016
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,016
Total Programs in Health Science (9)
4
Bachelors Programs
2
Masters Programs
1
Graduate Certificate Program
2
Other Programs
Richmond, Kentucky
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,280
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,685
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
1
Associate Program
1
Bachelors Program
Evanston, Illinois
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,753
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,311
Total Programs in Health Science (6)
4
Masters Programs
2
Certificate Programs
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,352
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,673
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Graduate Certificate Program
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,396
Average Student Loans Awarded: $11,102
Total Programs in Health Science (12)
3
Bachelors Programs
8
Certificate Programs
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program