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.
Pocahontas, Arkansas
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,051
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,051
Total Programs in Health Science (9)
1
Associate Program
8
Certificate Programs
Palatka, Florida
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: CAHIIM
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,268
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,291
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: CAHME , CAHIIM
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,300
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,152
Total Programs in Health Science (4)
2
Masters Programs
2
Bachelors Programs
Providence, Rhode Island
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,401
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,172
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Masters Program
Waco, Texas
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: AOTA
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,526
Average Student Loans Awarded: $12,264
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Doctorate Program
Atlanta, Georgia
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: NCATE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,360
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,845
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
1
Masters Program
1
Associate Program
Columbus, Ohio
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: CAHME
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,515
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,224
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Masters Program
Orlando, Florida
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: CoARC
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,273
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,385
Total Programs in Health Science (4)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program
2
Associate Programs