Undergraduate Major
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
91°µÍø's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science degree teaches students how to advocate for individuals and communities that are underserved or under-informed on issues related to health and wellness, health-system policies and health management.
Topics of Study
- Current topics in healthcare science and how they relate to professions in the field.
- Evidence-based principles in healthcare, how to critically analyze them and how to produce various forms of writing for the field.
- The issues concerning one’s health and wellness throughout their life, including the sociological, psychological and economic factors that can impact them.
- The healthcare beliefs in different cultures that interact with the American healthcare system.
Fast-Growing Profession
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in medical and health services managers is projected to grow 29 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average for all occupations.
Career Options
- Case Manager
- Care Manager
- Surgical Coordinator
- Supervisor for PAHM
- Hospice Care
- Patent Service Associate
- Community Engagement Coordinator
- Navigator (Patient Advocate)
Program Overview
- Experiential Learning Opportunities
Through internships, students have opportunities to apply theories and knowledge learned in the classroom in a variety of professional settings. In addition to providing exposure to the activities and expectations of a real-world workplace, internship experiences help students develop their network of professional contacts.
You will not only benefit from experienced faculty members who have extensive experience in the business world, you’ll also get the opportunity to participate in learning opportunities in real business and/or healthcare settings through internships and cooperative experiences.
Some of the organizations with which 91°µÍø healthcare majors have had internships include:- Reading Health System
- Reading Health Dispensary
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Lutheran Home of Topton
- St. Joseph Medical Center
- Chester County Hospital
- Policies and Procedures
- Accreditation Statements
91°µÍø is an accredited institution and a member of the . MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Get to Know Your Faculty
For more information about 91°µÍø’s Healthcare Science program contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to Healthcare Science Program Director Thomas Porrazzo at 610-796-8311 or tom.porrazzo@alvernia.edu.
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