Undergraduate Major
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
51³Ô¹Ï's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science degree teaches students how to advocate for individuals and communities that are underserved or under-informed on issues related to health and wellness, health-system policies and health management.
Achieve More With a Healthcare Science Degree
Topics of Study
- Current topics in healthcare science and how they relate to professions in the field.
- Evidence-based principles in healthcare, how to critically analyze them and how to produce various forms of writing for the field.
- The issues concerning one’s health and wellness throughout their life.
- The healthcare beliefs in different cultures that interact with the American healthcare system.
Fast-Growing Profession
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in medical and health services managers is projected to grow 24 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than average for all occupations. 51³Ô¹Ï 62,300 openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. The median annual wage was $123,860 in 2025.
Career Options
- Case Manager
- Care Manager
- Surgical Coordinator
- Supervisor for PAHM
- Hospice Care
- Patent Service Associate
- Community Engagement Coordinator
- Navigator (Patient Advocate)
Career Support
Alvernia's Office of Career Development supports students and alumni in job searches and career planning. Its services include individual career advising; résumé, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews; interview preparation and practice; and access to career information as well as internship and job opportunities.
Program Overview
Information
Through a rolling admission process, prospective undergraduate students — including first-year, transfer, and international students — may apply via the or . To learn more about how to complete your application, please visit our application page.
There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
Through internships, students have opportunities to apply theories and knowledge learned in the classroom in a variety of professional settings. In addition to providing exposure to the activities and expectations of a real-world workplace, internship experiences help students develop their network of professional contacts.
You will not only benefit from experienced faculty members who have extensive experience in the business world, you’ll also get the opportunity to participate in learning opportunities in real business and/or healthcare settings through internships and cooperative experiences.
Some of the organizations with which Alvernia healthcare majors have had internships include:
- Reading Health System
- Reading Health Dispensary
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Lutheran Home of Topton
- St. Joseph Medical Center
- Chester County Hospital
Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the . MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Get to Know Your Faculty
For more information about Alvernia’s Healthcare Science program contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to Healthcare Science Program Director Marcia J. Thompson, PT, DPT, DSc at 610-796-5610 or marcia.thompson@alvernia.edu.
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