Health Sciences, B.S.
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120-122 Credits
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Chart a professional path in the healthcare industry with a foundation in health and basic sciences and in-demand administrative skills including healthcare payment systems and health information management.
Why Earn Your B.S. in Health Sciences at New York Tech?
The Health Sciences, B.S. degree program at New York Tech melds flexibility with real-world experience, laying the groundwork for graduate studies in occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and other health-related professions, in addition to entry-level jobs in the healthcare field.
Most courses offer a choice of formats where some or all of the instruction is available online. A two-semester internship is required, delivering real-world experience exploring various health disciplines and improving communication and professional skills. Our skilled faculty of health professionals provide expertise across a variety of disciplines—many are at the forefront of cutting-edge research in local, national, and international contexts.
Upon graduation, employment opportunities await in private and public healthcare sectors including medical centers, community health clinics, government health departments, fitness and wellness facilities, and the pharmaceutical and health insurance industries.
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What You’ll Learn
The Health Sciences, B.S. degree offers a foundation of health and basic sciences in a range of areas including nutrition, bioethics, and more, while sharpening the leadership skills necessary for this field.
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Research
The School of Health Professions encourages success and innovation by focusing on research with opportunities such as the Aletheia Research Symposium, where students showcase their research findings and defend the capstone projects they have carried out under faculty supervision.
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Stats & Rankings
28%
Projected growth of employment for medical and health services managers, 2022–2032
BLS
Top 15
Best colleges based on salary potential of graduates
PayScale Salary Report
#5
New York Tech ranks among the Best Colleges for Veterans (Regional Universities – North).
U.S. News & World Report
Career & Salary Outlook
Job Growth
Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 28 percent from 2022 to 2032 (BLS).
Employers & Internships
- Memorial Sloan Kettering
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Northwell Health
- NYU Winthrop Hospital
- Park Avenue Extended Care
Career Options
- Community/Public Health Worker
- Health Administrator
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Occupational Therapist
- Physician Assistant
Salary Projections
The median annual wage for medical and health services managers is $110,680 (BLS).
Program Details
Learn more about the Health Sciences, B.S. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
To apply, submit the following:
- Completed application
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
- Copies of transcripts for all prior high school and college-level work
- Two letters of recommendation
- A brief essay on an assigned topic
You may also submit standardized test scores, but they are not required.
Where you finish is more important than where you begin. Our generous transfer credit policy and dedicated transfer advisors make it easy to continue your journey at New York Tech and maximize your career opportunities.
New York Tech offers scholarships based on your academic achievements and potential. Most awards are renewable if you continue to meet eligibility requirements, making a significant difference in your total cost of attendance.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree program are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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Take the first step toward an exciting career in the healthcare field with a Health Sciences, B.S. at New York Tech.