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.
Morristown, New Jersey
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,835
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,249
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
3
Masters Programs
Twin Falls, Idaho
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,559
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,613
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Rutland, Vermont
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,688
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,731
Total Programs in Health Science (4)
4
Certificate Programs
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,500
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
2
Certificate Programs
1
Associate Program
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,875
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,273
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Masters Program
Denver, Colorado
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $9,430
Average Student Loans Awarded: $11,364
Total Programs in Health Science (4)
3
Bachelors Programs
1
Associate Program
Pasco, Washington
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,240
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,250
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Columbia, South Carolina
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,757
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,925
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
1
Masters Program
2
Bachelors Programs
