Overview
This industry—which includes public and private hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, and individual and family services—is expected to grow by 33% , or 5.7 million new jobs.” –U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Prospects:
If you are an allied health professional looking to boost your career and your earnings, a Bachelor of Science in Health Services can give you the administration, management, and communication skills you need to advance to the next level.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Services at the University of Pittsburgh is an interdisciplinary degree completion program designed for allied health professionals who have already received their technical education and licensure in their chosen field, such as diagnostic medical sonography, radiological technology, or respiratory therapy.
This program is also an appropriate choice for community college graduates with an associate’s degree in an allied health profession, such as anesthesia technician, dietetic technician, health information technologist, medical laboratory technician, nuclear medicine technologist, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, radiation therapy technologist, or surgical technologist.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Risk Factors and Health
- Biomedical Ethics
- Health Psychology
- Medical Sociology
- Health and Illness
- Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Starting
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Pittsburgh University offers rolling admissions to national students.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 1379 other Bachelors in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply online and apply early using the international application.
- Fee: $55 application fee, payable online.
- TOEFL and SAT/ACT Scores: Arrange for official test results to be forwarded directly to Pitt from the testing agency.
- Academic Record: Official secondary school transcript with outside credential evaluation.
Tuition Fee
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International
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36000 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36000 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
19760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19760 USD per year during 48 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $823 per credit INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL: $1,500 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.