Undergraduate Major

Healthcare Science

Alvernia University'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.

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, including the sociological, psychological and economic factors that can impact them.
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 29 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average for all occupations.

$117,960

The median annual wage for medical and health services managers in 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career Options

Case Manager
Care Manager
Surgical Coordinator
Supervisor for PAHM
Hospice Care
Patent Service Associate
Community Engagement Coordinator
Navigator (Patient Advocate)

Program Overview

See the Curriculum

Experiential Learning Opportunities

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

Policies and Procedures: Read the Healthcare Science Policies & Procedures Handbook.

Accreditation Statements: Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. 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 Thomas Porrazzo at 610-796-8311 or tom.porrazzo@alvernia.edu.