Why Choose the Health Sciences Program at 蘑菇APP?
The 蘑菇APP Health Sciences program is a well-rounded, interdisciplinary bachelor鈥檚 degree program that offers excellent career prospects in the healthcare sector.
Prepare for an Entry-Level Career in Healthcare
If you鈥檙e interested in an entry-level job in any area of the health sector, our Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is an excellent choice. The program provides:
- A strong academic foundation to enhance your r茅sum茅.
- In-demand skills that help you stand out to employers.
Pathways to Advanced Healthcare Careers
For those dreaming of higher-level healthcare roles, such as:
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Athletic Therapist
- Physician鈥檚 Assistant
A graduate-level qualification is required by law. Our program is tailored to prepare you for advanced studies through specialized concentrations, or “tracks,” that provide a comprehensive grounding in relevant subjects.
Graduate Opportunities at 蘑菇APP
蘑菇APP also offers advanced degrees to help you achieve your goals, including:
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
Business Opportunities in Healthcare
If you have a flair for business, you can earn up to 15 credits toward a Master鈥檚 in Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management while completing your health sciences degree.
A Well-Rounded University Experience
At 蘑菇APP, we know that university life isn鈥檛 just about academics. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e ensured that all our students receive the support they need to excel while also enjoying a vibrant campus life.
You鈥檒l have the opportunity to:
- Join a wide range of clubs.
- Participate in exciting student activities.
- Take advantage of everything nearby New York City has to offer.
A Rewarding Career in Healthcare
Healthcare is one of the most fulfilling career paths, and our society needs more skilled workers in this field. A 蘑菇APP health sciences degree will prepare you for a successful and rewarding career while providing an exceptional university experience.
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Potential earnings*
Up to $97,000 Going up to $160,000 with a graduate degree)
Career prospects*
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care is the fastest growing industry
Program length
4 years
Outcome
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and potentially eligibility for a health science graduate degree or occupational therapy and physical therapy degrees at 蘑菇APP.
3+3 B.A. in Biology + Doctor of Physical Therapy
Traditional means of graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy can take an average of 7-8 years between a bachelor鈥檚 degree, prerequisite requirements and the Physical Therapy Program. Identifying an early interest in the Physical Therapy profession while in high school can help you complete two degrees in 6 years.聽
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Job Opportunities
The 蘑菇APP undergraduate health sciences program will prepare you for a graduate health sciences program as well as for post-college employment.
Upon successfully completing our program, you鈥檒l be qualified for employment in a hospital, medical laboratory, pharmaceutical company, doctor鈥檚 office, insurance company, or consulting firm.
Whether you think you’ll want a job straight out of college or are thinking about further study, here are the kinds of jobs you might pursue:
- Cardiovascular Technician
- Dental Hygienist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Respiratory Therapist
- Registered Health Information Technician
- Biomedical Equipment Technician
- Medical Lab Technician
- Cancer Registrar
- EKG Technologist
- Audiology Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Paramedic
- Veterinary Technician
- Radiation Therapist
- Medical Assistant
If you also successfully complete a graduate-level health sciences program, you will also be qualified for additional jobs in such fields as:
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Physician Assistance
What You’ll Learn
Our health sciences bachelor’s degree will provide you with critical healthcare knowledge and teach you the full range of technical healthcare skills you need to succeed in clinical and non-clinical healthcare roles. And because 鈥榟ard skills鈥� are only half of what you鈥檒l need to excel in your chosen vocation, our health sciences program will also help you build essential 鈥榮oft skills鈥� like critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, information literacy, information management, and communication skills — all of which will set you on the right path no matter what your future holds.
Degree Details
The cost of attendance is an estimate of what it will cost to attend 蘑菇APP for an academic year.
Course structure
All students participating in our health sciences program take the following eight core courses for a total of 24 credits:
- HL201 鈥� Introduction to Healthcare and the Health Professions
- HL210 鈥� Lifespan Human Development
- HL225 鈥� Advanced Writing: Composition in the Health Sciences
- HL301 鈥� Medical Terminology
- HL311 鈥� Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention
- HL401 鈥� Professionalism within the Health Sciences
- HL411 鈥� Health Information Management
- HL421 鈥� Health Sciences Seminar and Research
- When you participate in our undergraduate health sciences degree, you鈥檒l choose one of four concentrations:
- General Track (122 credits) 鈥� This is a great choice if you鈥檙e seeking an entry-level job that doesn鈥檛 require an advanced degree or you鈥檇 like to apply for a professional program at another college or university
- Pre-occupational Therapy Track (126 credits) 鈥� If you would like to pursue a career as an occupational therapist (which requires at least a master鈥檚 degree in occupational therapy), this track will prepare you for your graduate studies
- Pre-physical Therapy Track (126 credits) 鈥� If you dream of becoming a physical therapist, this track includes all the prerequisites for our Doctor of Physical Therapy program (practicing physical therapists must hold a DPT degree)
- Pre-athletic Training Track (128 credits) 鈥� From 2022, athletic trainers must hold at least a masters-level degree in athletic training, so if that鈥檚 your ideal vocation, this track will prepare you for a master鈥檚 degree (and if you鈥檙e one of the highest-qualifying graduates of this track, you鈥檙e guaranteed preference in the selection processes of the graduate athletic training programs at Daemen College, Neumann University, Slippery Rock University, and the University of Buffalo)
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