Health Science Degrees

A degree in Health Science provides the student exposure to how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics intersect with the delivery of healthcare.

Graduates of Health Science programs have numerous career options from which to choose. If the graduate decides to work in a hospital, multiple specialties are available, including diagnostics, surgery, nursing care, mental illness, cancer, and pediatrics. Specific jobs include billing, patient intake, operations, administration, and medical assisting. Graduates can also work in nursing homes and residential care facilities. Jobs as nursing assistants will allow the graduate to work in inpatient nursing, rehabilitation, and personal care. Doctor’s offices are organized by specialty and offer numerous jobs in medical billing, nursing, administration, or technicians. Health science occupations historically have strong earning potential, with the average salary at about $20/hour.

Health Science degree programs come in all forms, from the certificate all the way to the doctorate. Associate degree holders normally work as technicians, medical billers, and entry-level nurses. Bachelor’s programs provide the student the opportunity to discover more advanced topics in ethics and healthcare. Master’s programs feature the opportunity to perform advanced research. For those that want to teach, consult, or become experts in the field, students can purse any number of exciting doctoral degrees.

Degrees in Health Science

Grand Canyon University: BS in Health Sciences: Professional Development & Advanced Patient Care
Kaplan University: BS in Health Science
Keiser University: BS in Health Science: Degree Completion
South University: BS in Health Sciences
South University: AS in Allied Health Science

Top Online Surgical Technician Degree Programs

Like many other technician and assistant fields, few schools offer distance learning programs specifically for becoming a Surgical Technician. In many cases though, students start with an undergraduate degree in healthcare and receive on-the-job training later. Click through the following links to request more information on the programs from each school.

AAS in Medical Assisting AAS in Health IT AAS in Human Services	Kaplan University — Apply for this school's associate degree in Medical Assisting to achieve a strong foundation in surgical technology. This course is ideal for a fast and flexible solution to your online degree as you earn an entry-level education that concentrates on helping students acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures. Kaplan also offers degrees in human services and health information technology.
AS in Medical Assisting AA in Health Services	Keiser University — For working adults who need a flexible class schedule, Keiser's associate's degree in medical assisting may be the ideal program for aspiring surgical techs. In most cases, this program can be completed within one year and should provide all the training needed to begin a career as a healthcare professional. Kesier also offers an AA degree in health services administration.
AS in Health IT BS in Health IT	DeVry University — For aspiring surgical technicians who want a bigger role in patient data management, DeVry University's associate's degree in health information technology prepares students to learn application systems and work with managing electronic health information databases. (A bachelor's degree in this subject is also available.) HIT professsionals work with nurse, doctors, and other health care providers.
BS in Health Care Mgmt	Harrison College — Harrison College has an online program for students interested in becoming surgical technicians for a Bachelors of Science in Health Care Management; both of which are accredited. These programs are a perfect choice for students seeking to jump-start their careers and enter the workforce with the knowledge needed to succeed.
AS in Allied Health Science	South University — Try on South University's associate degree in Allied Health Science for size. This online program provides students with the information and training needed to begin a career in surgical technology, as it is designed to expose students to a broad education in general studies combined with an emphasis on life science subjects such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nutrition, and pathophysiology.
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