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.
Lynchburg, Virginia
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,572
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,572
Total Programs in Health Science (11)
5
Associate Programs
6
Certificate Programs
Bossier City, Louisiana
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditations: CAPTE , AOTA , CAAHEP , CoARC
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,767
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,767
Total Programs in Health Science (16)
10
Associate Programs
6
Certificate Programs
Ridgecrest, California
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
2
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,921
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,921
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
1
Associate Program
2
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,353
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,353
Total Programs in Health Science (10)
6
Certificate Programs
4
Associate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,482
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,482
Total Programs in Health Science (8)
4
Associate Programs
4
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,000
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,963
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,963
Total Programs in Health Science (13)
12
Certificate Programs
1
Associate Program