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.
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: CODA , ACPE , ARC-PA
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,326
Average Student Loans Awarded: $15,067
Total Programs in Health Science (21)
6
Masters Programs
6
Graduate Certificate Programs
2
Bachelors Programs
7
Other Programs
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,885
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,304
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
1
Graduate Certificate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: JRCERT
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,631
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,915
Total Programs in Health Science (7)
2
Bachelors Programs
3
Masters Programs
2
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,204
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,978
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
2
Masters Programs
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Post Masters Certificate Program
Terre Haute, Indiana
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $9,300
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,637
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
1
Masters Program
1
Bachelors Program
St. Louis, Missouri
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,418
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,003
Total Programs in Health Science (5)
3
Masters Programs
2
Certificate Programs
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,993
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,845
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
1
Doctorate Program
1
Masters Program