B.H.Sc. Health Science
Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,510
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Introduction
Gain Advanced Knowledge of Health Care. Stay on the Cusp of a Changing Field
With the health care field changing rapidly, Nova Southeastern University will prepare you to be on the cutting edge of the profession and provide you with the tools for success. Many hospitals and health care facilities now require, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree, and our interdisciplinary program will pave an efficient and effective path to a fulfilling career. Professionals choosing NSU for health science degree completion include military technicians, respiratory therapists, health care administrators, and volunteers, dental hygienists, radiology technicians, ultrasound technicians, and more.
NSU’s curriculum is designed to build upon the existing knowledge base of the health care professional while focusing on the overall health care picture. Leadership, diversity, interprofessional, and conflict resolution are among the hallmarks of our program.
Why Should You Major in Health Science at NSU?
- Ranked the “Best in the South” by Intelligent.com in their 2020 list of “The Top 41 Online Bachelor of Health Science Degrees”.
- A fully online curriculum gives you the freedom to continue working and studying where you live.
- Benefit from faculty members who have real-world experience in numerous health care professions, and will give you expert advice and guidance to advance your career and education.
- Position yourself to be eligible to pursue graduate degrees in your current field or to seek a degree in a different field of health care.
- Three specific concentrations are available based on your background and goals: generalist, health care administration, and occupational therapy.
- Completion of the Bachelor of Health Science positions you to garner top jobs and salaries in the health care industry.
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Curriculum
The program requires that a minimum of 33 semester hours of course work (including 24 semester hours of required core course work) be completed through the NSU B.H.Sc. program. A minimum total of 120 semester hours, of which 30 semester hours must fulfill general education requirements, are required in order to graduate with the B.H.Sc. degree
The B.H.Sc. program is designed for completion in a distance-learning format and requires no on-campus time. The course work is professor-paced using web-based delivery.
The curriculum is designed to build upon the existing knowledge base of the health care professional while focusing on the overall health care picture. Leadership, diversity, and conflict resolution are but a few of the areas covered in the curriculum.
Courses
- Improving Healthcare through Interprofessional Collaboration
- Current Issues in Health Care
- History of the US Health System
- Health Care Ethics (Required)
- Introduction to Epidemiology (Required)
- Research Design in Health Care
- Health Care Practice
- Principles of Leadership (Required)
- Health Services Management
- Conflict Resolution in Health Care (Required)
- Health Policy (Required)
- Concepts of Health Care Finance
- Economics of Health Care Services
- Health Care Delivery Systems
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Education in Health Care
- Therapeutic Communications for Health Care Professionals
- Cultural Competency in Health Care (Required)
- Individuals with Disabilities and Special Needs
- Alternative and Integrative Medicines in Health Care
- Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine
- Sports Medicine Principles and Practice
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Bioterrorism: Health Care Readiness and Response
- Torture, Violence, and Trauma - Health Care's Healing Role
- Global Issues in Human Trafficking
- Topics in Maternal Child Health
- Statistics for Health Sciences
- Community Capacity Building: An Interprofessional Approach
- Academic and Professional Writing* (Required)
- Health Care and Aging
- Independent Capstone Health Science Studies (Required)
- Science of Sound
- Linguistics & Psycholinguistic Variables of Lang. Dev'l.
- Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology of Audition
- Speech and Language Disorders for Health Care Practitioners
- Effect of Hearing Impairment on Speech and Language
- Education for the Health Professions
- Interprofessional Education Seminar
Experiential Learning/Internships
The Clinic Exploration Program
The Clinic Exploration Program (CEP) offers students the opportunity to shadow medical professionals on the job in many of NSU’s medical and health clinics. Program participants gain a broad perspective that shows how various medical fields work together and a practical, up-close review of several medical career options.
All undergraduate students may take part in CEP, no matter what major they pursue. Each rotation lasts two hours per week, for three weeks. Because this is a volunteer program, member commitments are flexible and voluntary.
Career Opportunities
Plot your own course to the advancement
Health care professionals know they need continuing education to advance their skills and remain competitive. A leadership role within your current profession could come next, or you may realize your potential in a new field. Earning a bachelor’s degree in health science gives you many choices of advancement.
Average Starting Salary
Salaries you can earn with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science vary widely because of the many career offerings associated with this degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics some of the average annual salaries of popular jobs include:
- Health Education Specialist – $60,500
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician – $54,780
- Respiratory Therapist – $61,330
- Dental Hygienist – $76,220
Shark Destinations
Because of the aging population and major changes in the health care market, health science careers are expected to see substantial growth over the next decade and into the future. Job growth rate for most health science occupations is expected to double, triple or even quadruple between 2018 and 2028 for all health science occupations combined, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. You will find openings in the job market locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally.