Master of Science Degree Program

Master of Science in Health Sciences

An interdisciplinary graduate program designed to prepare professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in healthcare systems, health promotion, disease prevention, research, and evidence-based health practices. The program integrates scientific foundations with healthcare management, public health principles, health research, community wellness, healthcare technology, and emerging challenges in health sciences.

Degree Awarded

Master of Science in Health Sciences

Total Program Cost

US$ 5,940

Total Credits

36 Credit Hours

Traditional Learning

18 Months

Fast-Track Learning

9–12 Months

Course Credit

3 Credit Hours

Total Program Cost

US$ 5,940

Program Overview

Advance Health Sciences and Population Health

Integrate scientific foundations with healthcare management, public health principles, health research, community wellness, healthcare technology, and emerging challenges in health sciences.

The Master of Science in Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to prepare professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in healthcare systems, health promotion, disease prevention, research, and evidence-based health practices. The program integrates scientific foundations with healthcare management, public health principles, health research, community wellness, healthcare technology, and emerging challenges in health sciences.

Students examine human health, healthcare delivery systems, epidemiology, health behavior, research methods, healthcare policy, health promotion strategies, and approaches for improving individual and population health outcomes. The curriculum emphasizes scientific inquiry, data-informed decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical healthcare practice, and the development of innovative solutions to complex health challenges.

Graduates develop advanced competencies in health research, healthcare administration, health education, community health, program development, and evidence-based practice, preparing them for careers in healthcare organizations, public health agencies, research institutions, government organizations, nonprofit health programs, and health-related industries.

Degree Awarded

Master of Science in Health Sciences

Program Length

18 Months — Traditional Learning Track
9–12 Months — Fast-Track Learning Program

Course Credit

3 Credit Hours per Course

Program Cost

US$ 5,940
Exclusive of applicable University administrative fees

Curriculum

Required Courses

The Master of Science in Health Sciences requires 36 total credits.

Course No. Course Title Credits
HSC 6000 Foundations of Health Sciences and Healthcare Systems 3
HSC 6010 Human Biology, Health, and Disease Processes 3
HSC 6020 Epidemiology and Population Health 3
HSC 6030 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 3
HSC 6040 Healthcare Management and Administration 3
HSC 6050 Health Research Methods and Biostatistics 3
HSC 6060 Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Regulation 3
HSC 6070 Community Health Assessment and Program Development 3
HSC 6080 Health Informatics and Emerging Healthcare Technologies 3
HSC 6090 Advanced Health Sciences Practice and Leadership 3
HSC 6100 Master's Thesis 6
Total Credits 36
Curriculum Details

Course Descriptions

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HSC 6000 – Foundations of Health Sciences and Healthcare Systems

Introduces the foundations of health sciences and healthcare systems. Students examine healthcare structures, professional roles, health services delivery, and current issues influencing healthcare organizations and populations.

HSC 6010 – Human Biology, Health, and Disease Processes

Examines fundamental concepts in human biology, physiological systems, health conditions, disease mechanisms, and factors affecting human health and wellness.

HSC 6020 – Epidemiology and Population Health

Explores principles of epidemiology, disease patterns, health disparities, risk factors, population-based health strategies, and methods for analyzing health outcomes.

HSC 6030 – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Focuses on health education, wellness strategies, preventive healthcare, behavioral change models, and approaches for improving individual and community health outcomes.

HSC 6040 – Healthcare Management and Administration

Examines healthcare organization, leadership, operations management, quality improvement, healthcare workforce management, and strategies for effective healthcare delivery.

HSC 6050 – Health Research Methods and Biostatistics

Develops skills in health research design, quantitative and qualitative methods, data analysis, statistical interpretation, and evidence-based decision-making in healthcare.

HSC 6060 – Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Regulation

Explores healthcare policies, ethical principles, regulatory systems, healthcare access, professional responsibilities, and decision-making in healthcare environments.

HSC 6070 – Community Health Assessment and Program Development

Examines methods for assessing community health needs, designing health programs, evaluating interventions, and developing strategies to improve population health.

HSC 6080 – Health Informatics and Emerging Healthcare Technologies

Analyzes healthcare information systems, digital health technologies, health data management, electronic health applications, and technology-driven improvements in healthcare services.

HSC 6090 – Advanced Health Sciences Practice and Leadership

Develops advanced leadership skills in health sciences, interdisciplinary collaboration, healthcare innovation, professional practice, and strategic approaches to improving health outcomes.

HSC 6100 – Master's Thesis

Students complete an original research thesis addressing a significant issue in health sciences, healthcare delivery, public health, health promotion, or healthcare improvement. Under faculty supervision, students conduct research, analyze health challenges, and develop evidence-based recommendations for advancing health outcomes.

Career Pathways

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for professional, research, management, and leadership roles across healthcare and health-related organizations.

Health Sciences Specialist
Healthcare Administrator
Health Program Manager
Public Health Specialist
Health Promotion Coordinator
Clinical Research Coordinator
Healthcare Quality Improvement Specialist
Health Policy Analyst
Community Health Manager
Health Education Specialist
Healthcare Consultant
Research Analyst
Wellness Program Director
Healthcare Project Manager
Health Informatics Specialist
Population Health Coordinator
Healthcare Operations Manager
Health Services Researcher
Where Graduates Work

Employment Sectors

Graduates may pursue employment in hospitals and healthcare systems, public health agencies, government health organizations, research institutions, universities and academic health centers, nonprofit health organizations, community health programs, healthcare consulting firms, health insurance organizations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, health technology companies, rehabilitation and wellness organizations, international health organizations, healthcare administration organizations, medical research centers, corporate wellness programs, community development organizations, and health policy organizations.

Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
Public Health Agencies
Government Health Organizations
Research Institutions
Universities and Academic Health Centers
Nonprofit Health Organizations
Community Health Programs
Healthcare Consulting Firms
Health Insurance Organizations
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
Health Technology Companies
Rehabilitation and Wellness Organizations
International Health Organizations
Healthcare Administration Organizations
Medical Research Centers
Corporate Wellness Programs
Community Development Organizations
Health Policy Organizations

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