B.S. 健康科学

  • B.S.
  • 本科
  • 在校园
  • 护理 & 健康的职业

Learn how to improve the lives of others by providing greater access to health and wellness services.

Why Study 健康科学 at Rivier?

A 健康科学 degree is an entry point for careers in medicine or healthcare. Rivier’s program offers a broad range of study—biology, 心理学, 社会学, 业务, 政策, and ethics—providing expanded learning and career opportunities.

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Taught by leaders in the field, our 健康科学 degree provides you with a strong knowledge base through detailed coursework and hands-on laboratory training in anatomy and physiology, medical microbiology, 行为科学, 公共卫生, healthcare management, 研究方法, 社会工作, 和生物伦理学.

In this program, you will:

  • Acquire strong foundational knowledge in behavioral, natural, social, and health sciences.
  • Learn to identify bioethical issues facing healthcare practitioners and the healthcare environment.
  • Gain a greater understanding of cultural diversity, problem-solving methodology, and 业务 and risk management principles.

Get Ready for the World

Classroom learning comes to life through job shadowing and internships that build your experience and your resume.

Local and global teaching trips offer opportunities for service learning, as well as exposure to diverse cultures and global health and wellness services. Established partnerships with organizations outside of the United States enable students to engage in an international dialogue and gain insight into the state of global healthcare.

Extra-curricular activities provide learning experiences outside of the classroom, 在校园, and in the local community. 的 Division of 护理 and 健康的职业, as well as the Public 健康 Club and Biology Club, organizes several health-focused and community service events throughout the year.

Where Will Your Degree Take You?

B.S. 健康科学 degree will prepare you for exciting and innovative careers in healthcare and healthcare administration.

Graduates are well prepared for master’s degree programs to become a physician assistant, 流行病学家, physical or occupational therapist, 社会工作者, dietitian or nutritionist, 脊椎指压治疗者, 药剂师, as well as many other healthcare career options.

潜在的工作角色

  • Radiation or respiratory technicians
  • Cardiovascular, anesthesia, EKG, and audiology technicians
  • Occupational or physical therapy assistants
  • Medical and biomedical equipment specialists
  • Physicians office or clinic managers
  • 癌症登记员
  • 体能训练师

Note: Some positions may require additional certification.

根据美国.S. Department of Labor, one-third of all new jobs added to the economy will be related to healthcare. 的 健康科学 degree provides many options for students who choose to pursue careers in the healthcare arena.

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Engage Locally and Globally

Explore career options, 获得有价值的, practical job experience with service learning and internship opportunities at hospitals, healthcare companies, and on international teaching trips.

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Join the workforce in a variety of rewarding positions with the B.S. 健康科学.