Gain Advanced Knowledge of Health Care.
Stay on the Cusp of a Changing Field.
With the health care field changing rapidly, Nova Southeastern University will prepare you to be on the cutting edge of the profession and provide you with the tools for success. Many hospitals and health care facilities now require, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree, and our interdisciplinary program will pave an efficient and effective path to a fulfilling career. Professionals choosing NSU for health science degree completion include military technicians, respiratory therapists, health care administrators and volunteers, dental hygienists, radiology technicians, ultrasound technicians and more.
NSU’s curriculum is designed to build upon the existing knowledge base of the health care professional while focusing on the overall health care picture. Leadership, diversity, interprofessionalism and conflict resolution are among the hallmarks of our program.
Why Should You Major in Health Science at NSU?
Plot your own course to advancement
Health care professionals know they need continuing education to advance their skills and remain competitive. A leadership role within your current profession could come next, or you may realize your potential in a new field. Earning a bachelor’s degree in health science gives you many choices of advancement.
Salaries you can earn with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science vary widely because of the many career offerings associated with this degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics some of the average annual salaries of popular jobs include:
- Health Education Specialist – $60,500
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician – $54,780
- Respiratory Therapist – $61,330
- Dental Hygienist – $76,220
Because of the aging population and major changes in the health care market, health science careers are expected to see substantial growth over the next decade and into the future. Job growth rate for most health science occupations is expected to double, triple or even quadruple between 2018 and 2028 for all health science occupations combined, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. You will find openings in the job market locally, statewide, nationally and internationally.
The Clinic Exploration Program
The Clinic Exploration Program (CEP) offers students the opportunity to shadow medical professionals on the job in many of NSU’s medical and health clinics. Program participants gain a broad perspective that shows how various medical fields work together and a practical, up-close review of several medical career options.
All undergraduate students may take part in CEP, no matter what major they pursue. Each rotation lasts two hours per week, for three weeks. Because this is a volunteer program, member commitments are flexible and voluntary.
Who Can Participate
Any NSU undergraduate student in good standing who wants to participate in CEP must:
- have a 2.5 GPA or higher
- be registered for classes
- complete OSHA and HIPAA trainings
- be curious about various health professions
- conform to scheduled assignments, dress codes and other professional responsibilities
How to Enroll
- complete the Clinic Exploration Program Application
- schedule and complete OSHA blood-borne pathogen safety training
- take HIPAA Privacy and Security training
- turn in completed application to program coordinator in Parker building, suite 367
- Students are offered the opportunity to participate in CEP each semester. Registration for the program is open during the previous semester.
Participating Clinics
- Athletic Training
- Audiology
- Dentistry
- Internal Medicine
- Optometry
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Pediatrics
Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience. They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s ever-changing world. As an NSU Health Science major, some courses that you could take include Current Issues in Health Care, Introduction to Epidemiology, Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine, Global Issues in Human Trafficking and Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology of Audition.