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Health Care Administration and Policy, B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
University rank #601 (WUR) , NV,
Students in the undergraduate Health Care Administration program gain a broad view of the health care delivery system and health care management practices. They develop skills through the curriculum and internships to prepare them primarily for entry level management positions in the organization, financing, and delivery of health care services.

About

It is not just doctors revolutionizing the field of medicine. Decisions made by health care executives can help improve life for hundreds, even thousands, of people every day by providing exceptional service and quality care to those in need. Our Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration and Policy program prepares students to assume leadership roles in health care organizations to meet the challenges of the rapidly changing field of health care by focusing on a multitude of skills including management, organization, financing, function, and performance of health care systems.
Career Options
  • Medical & Health Services Managers
  • Medical Human Resources Managers
  • Insurance Underwriters
  • Social and Community Service Managers
  • Epidemiology

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Learning Objectives
  • Students are able to describe the nature of health care services, including the demographic, social, political, economic, technological, legal, ethical, professional, and historic factors that influence the present and future direction of health care.
  • Students are able to describe the nature and function of health care organizations, including multi-institutional systems and managed care arrangements.
  • Students are able to describe the distribution and determinants of health and disease, including the influences of individual behavior, the environment, and health care technology in the prevention and progression of disease, as well as the restoration of health.

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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  • Minimum required score:

    61

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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General Requirements

Freshman applicants are admissible with either a 3.0 core GPA (calculated based on English, math, social science, and natural science) from the high school transcript, a 1120 SAT score, a 22 ACT composite score, or a Nevada Advanced High School Diploma.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    19670 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 19670 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    5760 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 5760 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Paradise

  • 1088 - 1680 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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