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.
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,528
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,528
Total Programs in Health Science (3)
2
Certificate Programs
1
Associate Program
Janesville, Wisconsin
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,168
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,168
Total Programs in Health Science (4)
2
Certificate Programs
2
Associate Programs
Mobile, Alabama
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: ACCSC
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,250
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,250
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
2
Associate Programs
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Health Science Accreditations: ACCSC
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,081
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,081
Total Programs in Health Science (2)
2
Associate Programs
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,833
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,833
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Masters Program
Institution Type: Public
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,112
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,168
Total Programs in Health Science (6)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Masters Program
4
Certificate Programs
Sioux City, Iowa
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,092
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,640
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Bethpage, New York
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Health Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,779
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,779
Total Programs in Health Science (1)
1
Associate Program
