The Bachelor of Health Science offers students an excellent foundation in the liberal arts and sciences and skills in business and health administration, and is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level administrative positions in all sectors of the health care industry.
Broadly educated students with knowledge of contemporary health care issues and services are sought after for employment in the public and private sectors of the economy, including the pharmaceutical industry, medical centers, clinics, community health centers, government health departments, fitness and wellness centers, and the health insurance industry. In addition, BHS graduates may pursue advanced studies leading to careers in dentistry, emergency medical services, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatry, speech language pathology, health information management, and other health related professions or business.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive the B.S. degree in Health Science with emphasis on Health Care Administration.
However, the program is flexible, and has been designed to permit students wishing to pursue other undergraduate and graduate degrees to make such decisions without losing credits.
- For example, after the first two years of study, a student may opt for a B.S. degree in Life Sciences - biology, chemistry, or pre-medicine.
- The decision to apply for a Master's degree at NYIT in occupational therapy or physician assistant studies, or for a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree would also be possible as required and elective courses within this major can include all the prerequisite courses for these professional programs.
Applicants would also need to meet all admission criteria for these programs as well.
Students in the Bachelor of Health Science program will have the opportunity early on to discuss with their advisor their possible career paths to ascertain that electives taken as part of the program be matched to requirements of anticipated graduate study.
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