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: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Total Programs in Health Science (4)
1
Bachelors Program
2
Masters Programs
1
Doctorate Program
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,736
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,397
Total Programs in Health Science (4)
4
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: IACBE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,413
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,118
Total Programs in Health Science (9)
3
Bachelors Programs
1
Graduate Certificate Program
1
Masters Program
4
Other Programs
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: CODA
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,570
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,190
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
1
Bachelors Program
2
Graduate Certificate Programs
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,708
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,883
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program
Los Angeles, California
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,532
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,059
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Indianapolis, Indiana
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: CAAHEP
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,173
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,742
Total Programs in Health Science (16)
3
Bachelors Programs
4
Masters Programs
6
Certificate Programs
3
Other Programs
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,490
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,585
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Bachelors Program
