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.
Omaha, Nebraska
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: CAAHEP
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,257
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,988
Total Programs in Health Science (10)
6
Masters Programs
1
Bachelors Program
2
Graduate Certificate Programs
1
Other Program
Baltimore, Maryland
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: CEPH
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,302
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,594
Total Programs in Health Science (20)
9
Masters Programs
2
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
1
Post Masters Certificate Program
8
Other Programs
Newton, Massachusetts
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,810
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,779
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
1
Masters Program
1
Graduate Certificate Program
New York, New York
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: CEPH
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,550
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,166
Total Programs in Health Science (6)
3
Graduate Certificate Programs
3
Masters Programs
St. Louis, Missouri
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,795
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,391
Total Programs in Health Science (5)
5
Masters Programs
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: CSWE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,673
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,567
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Masters Program
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,362
Average Student Loans Awarded: $10,017
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
3
Masters Programs
St. Leo, Florida
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,738
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,545
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Bachelors Program