Embark on an In-demand Health Care Career

Our online Master of Science in Health Sciences degree is flexible, affordable, and prepares you for a rewarding career in health services administration, public health, and education. In addition, this Health Sciences major can serve as a foundation for those who want to pursue a future doctorate in health sciences.

Mission of the Program

The mission of the Touro University Worldwide Health Science Graduate Program is to educate and develop leaders in the health sciences field by providing competencies and skills needed to be productive professionals who serve the health-promotion and disease-prevention needs of diverse local, regional, national, and international populations.

These competencies and skills include the ability to perform research and program evaluation as well as delivering services in order to reduce health disparities among underserved populations

To explore their intended career, students can elect one of the concentrations from the following health sciences concentrations: 

In each concentration, students build specialized knowledge in their prospective fields, from foundational theories to professional strategies. All MSHS courses are taught by real-world professionals providing an applied perspective to addressing health outcomes and disparities.

What makes the TUW online MSHS degree different?

  • Affordable tuition – As an accredited nonprofit university, Touro University Worldwide offers our students affordable tuition and no additional costs for textbooks. Ask a financial aid advisor about our scholarships.
  • Experienced faculty – The faculty is comprised of dedicated educators who are also experienced health care professionals.
  • Cutting-edge courses – Coursework focuses on real-world skills
  • Flexible – 100% online Master’s degree program
  • Specialize – Customize your online MSHS degree with career-ready tracks and concentrations.
  • Start ASAP – With accelerated 8-week terms, we can offer 6 start dates throughout the year
  • Complete Your Degree – Transfer up To 90 Credits to complete your undergraduate degree.
  • Dedicated Advisement  – We strive to support our online students as they progress through their degree including Career Services. 

Note: This online MSHS degree does not lead to any form of licensure or certification.

Please select a Concentration to view the Curriculum

Students specialize the Master’s in Health Science degree through the selection of one of the following concentrations:

  • Public Health – explores the prevention of disease prevention. Students focus on identification of health risks while developing cutting edge strategies of prevention.
  • Health Education explores biological, environmental, psychological and physical factors to prevent and promote positive health outcomes.

Credit Hours

36

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 9 credits

Accreditation

WSCUC

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Tuition Information

TUW’s affordable tuition is $500 per semester credit unit for the online MSHS degree program. A range of tuition assistance programs are available to prospective students to help reduce the out-of-pocket expenses associated with continued education, including scholarships and student loans.

Many employers offer tuition assistance programs, so speak with your human resource representative to find out if additional financial support is available to you. Touro University Worldwide tuition assistance counselors are available to determine your eligibility for financial aid and other tuition assistance programs.

The Master of Science in Health Sciences curriculum requires a total of 36 credit hours for completion, focusing on real-world applications of theories learned in the program.

The time it will take to complete the Master of Science in Health Sciences degree online can vary. The duration of the program depends on several factors, including the number of credits accepted for transfer and whether or not students take time off between courses.

The typical length of time for the Master of Science in Health Sciences is one and a half years.

Disclaimer:
Students who enroll full-time (12 credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) can complete the degree in one year. Students who enroll part-time (six credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) will complete the MSHS program in two years.

Health Sciences Program Tracks

Students specialize the Master’s in Health Science degree through the selection of one of the following concentrations:

  • Public Health – explores the prevention of disease prevention. Students focus on identification of health risks while developing cutting edge strategies of prevention.
  • Health Education explores biological, environmental, psychological and physical factors to prevent and promote positive health outcomes.

Students seeking to attend in TUW must meet one of the following criteria to be considered for admission:

  • Have earned a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
  • Transfer student from another college/university’s graduate program in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.75).

Students, who meet one of the above criteria, will be required to complete the following steps in order to be admitted and enrolled:

  1. Submit an application to the University.
  2. As a non-profit organization committed to serving the underserved, Touro University Worldwide has waived the $60 application fee for all prospective students.
  3. Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Transcripts must come directly from the issuing institutions. Students who completed college coursework outside the United States must have their transcripts translated and evaluated. (See Foreign Credit for additional information.) Students are required to complete step 3 by the end of their first term of enrollment.

As a non-profit institution committed to serving the underserved, Touro University Worldwide has waived the $60 application fee for all prospective students.

The demand for health professionals as administrators, educators, managers and community workers is on the rise. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care occupations are predicted to grow 28% from 2022 to 2032 with a median salary of $104,830 per year for medical and health service managers. Graduates pursue varied health care careers serving as health educators, community health organizers, and facility and lab managers, in the public and private sectors. With an online MSHS degree, you are prepared to serve a critical role in addressing the ever-growing needs of the health care system.

The time it will take to complete the Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) degree online can vary. The duration of the program depends on several factors, including the number of credits accepted for transfer and whether or not students take time off between semesters.

The typical length of time for the Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS)) is one and half (1.5) years.

Disclaimer:
Students who enroll full-time (12 credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) can complete the degree in one (1) year. Students who enroll part-time (six credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) will complete the MSHS program in 1.5 years.

Jumpstart your career with our online MSHS Degree

Touro University Worldwide’s online Master of Science in Health Sciences degree program provides a gateway to a rewarding health care career. What’s more, through the program’s concentrations, students can specialize their professional path to meet their interests and goals. Request information to learn more about this flexible online Master’s degree in health sciences.

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