Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Health Science)
Field of Study:
$42,120/Yr
The B.S. in s at Rider University offers a well-rounded degree for students planning to work in the high-demand health care industry.
The curriculum combines courses in biology, human anatomy and physiology, and chemistry, with additional coursework in health care administration, epidemiology, psychology and sociology.
The Health Sciences major provides a solid education in the biological sciences, social sciences, and humanities as they relate to the health care field. In addition to gaining a solid scientific background, students are introduced to global health care issues and learn the important role of collaboration in health care.
Career opportunities:
Health care is one of the nation?s fastest-growing sectors. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects that health care and social assistance professions will lead the way in job growth ? gaining 5.6 million jobs through 2020. That demand is expected to be even greater in the New York/New Jersey area.
The B.S. in Health Sciences prepares students for entry-level opportunities in a variety of settings, including hospitals, community agencies, social services, and the insurance and pharmaceutical industries.
The degree also provides the academic foundation needed for advanced study in such areas as:
- Physician Assistant
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Chiropractic Medicine
- Nursing
- Respiratory Therapy
- Health Care Administration
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Submit official transcripts, marksheets, grades of all previous secondary and post secondary education
- Transcripts must be translated in English and should contain the courses taken and grades received
- Submit essay on the topic requested in application
- Submit one letter of recommendation from an individual who can describe your academic potential
- SAT/ACT scores is not compulsory but can be submitted for consideration
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Proficiency:
- TOEFL: minimum 540 in PBT; minimum 70 in iBT
- IELTS: minimum 6.0
- PTE: minimum 50
- Duolingo: minimum 95
- ITEP: minimum 3.7
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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