Master of Science in Health Science Online
Make an impact in your community by learning how to examine underlying factors that influence public health. This respected online program prepares you for in-demand healthcare leadership roles.
Program Overview
Gain insights into the benefits of this 100% online health science master’s
Give your career a boost when you earn an affordable M.S. in Health Science online and become a specialized healthcare leader in government, private and nonprofit organizations. Learn how to analyze healthcare operations, develop your research and critical-thinking skills, and explore areas of specialty including epidemiology, biostatistics and community health.
This career-defining program qualifies you for in-demand roles such as health educator, public health specialist, clinical research coordinator and wellness program manager. Benefit from budget-friendly, pay-as-you-go tuition and accelerated, 7-week courses. Study online at your convenience—and finish in as few as 12 months.
As a graduate of this online master’s degree in health science program, you will be prepared to:
- Evaluate the structure and functions of the U.S. healthcare system
- Examine the legal, ethical and policy issues that shape and change healthcare
- Demonstrate leadership, professionalism and cultural sensitivity in the practice of healthcare
- Apply principles of social justice and awareness to strive for health equity and equality
- Develop critical-thinking and innovative skills to analyze challenges, concepts, research and clinical outcomes to apply to professional practice
- Enhance the interdisciplinary communication skills necessary to function effectively in today’s professional and academic environments
- Synthesize in-depth knowledge of content areas to improve quality measurement
- Formulate knowledge, skills and critical problem-solving in a field-based and/or clinical setting
- Evaluate the structure and functions of the U.S. healthcare system
- Examine the legal, ethical and policy issues that shape and change healthcare
- Demonstrate leadership, professionalism and cultural sensitivity in the practice of healthcare
- Apply principles of social justice and awareness to strive for health equity and equality
- Develop critical-thinking and innovative skills to analyze challenges, concepts, research and clinical outcomes to apply to professional practice
- Enhance the interdisciplinary communication skills necessary to function effectively in today’s professional and academic environments
- Synthesize in-depth knowledge of content areas to improve quality measurement
- Formulate knowledge, skills and critical problem-solving in a field-based and/or clinical setting
As a graduate of this master's in health science online program, you will be prepared for high-level roles, such as:
- Health Educator
- Health Policy Analyst
- Health Promotion Coordinator
- Healthcare Administrator
- Community Health Worker
- Healthcare Consultant
- Public Health Specialist
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Wellness Program Manager
- Health Educator
- Health Policy Analyst
- Health Promotion Coordinator
- Healthcare Administrator
- Community Health Worker
- Healthcare Consultant
- Public Health Specialist
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Wellness Program Manager
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Southeastern offers a variety of other programs in addition to the M.S. in Health Science online. Check out all our healthcare online degree programs.
Tuition
Stay on budget with affordable tuition
SE is committed to providing an outstanding education that is also affordable. Tuition is structured to give our students the best value and flexibility.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Health Science | $413 | $1,239 | $13,629 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SE’s Federal School Code is 003179.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office
425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Take note of these important dates
At SE, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to begin your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/11/24 | 11/1/24 | 12/8/24 |
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/16/24 | 1/10/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/15/25 | 5/4/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
First things first: what you need to apply
Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s online M.S. in Health Science program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- No GMAT or GRE
To meet the admission requirements for the M.S. in Health Science online program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
International Application and Admission Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
1. Complete the application.
2. Academic Records:
o Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
o Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
3. English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
o For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
o For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
o You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar
425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Browse the courses in your online health science master’s program
For the M.S. in Health Science online, you will complete a total of 11 courses equaling 33 credit hours.