BS Health Science and Spanish at Northeastern University

Programme overview

The combined Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Spanish integrates the study of the Spanish language with study of health, illness, and healthcare. Students hone their proficiency in the production and comprehension of the Spanish language and apply this knowledge to explore aspects of Hispanic culture, literature, and history. At the same time, students explore health concepts necessary to address poor health outcomes and the U.S. healthcare system. Offered at: Boston.

Faculty: Bouvé College of Health Sciences | Department: Community Health Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 132 semester hours | Study mode: co-op | Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Requires 132 semester hours. Required courses include PHTH 1260 The U.S. Healthcare System; PHTH 2210 Foundations of Biostatistics; PHTH 2300 Communication Skills for the Health Professions; PHTH 2350 Community and Public Health; PHTH 2515 Healthcare Policy and Administration; PHTH 4120 Global Perspectives on Discrimination and Health.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants apply for Fall entry through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action or Regular Decision. Transfer applicants can apply for Fall or Spring entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action November 1; Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 1. Decision notifications: ED I by January 1, EA by February 15, ED II by March 1, RD by April 1.

Transfer deadlines: Fall April 1; Spring October 15 (extended).

First-year and transfer applicants apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable). SAT/ACT is optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/

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