Master of Health Science: Health Care Leadership

Christy Kane, Ph.D., RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, AE-C, FAARC
502-272-8424; ckane@bellarmine.edu

The Master of Health Science degree is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach to graduate study. and prepares healthcare professionals to function in leadership positions in a variety of health care environments. Students focus on the economic aspects of health care, human and resource management, and innovative leadership roles. Selected interprofessional experiences provide students with the opportunity to successfully function in a dynamic health care environment.

Admission Information

Admission of applicants is based upon the following criteria:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited program with exposure to healthcare practice and issues (demonstrated either through substantial undergraduate coursework in health science or a closely related discipline such as Exercise Science, Psychology or Public Health, or through employment experience in a healthcare-related position, or after an interview with faculty).

2. Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate course work. (Transcripts must be mailed directly from previous institution(s) to the Graduate Admission Office.)

3. Minimum GPA of 3.0.

4. A personal interview may be scheduled when the application is complete.

5. Bellarmine University’s MHS program requires an official TOEFL iBT or IELTS score for verification of language proficiency for applicants: a) who were born outside the US in a non-English language speaking country, b) for whom English is a second language, or c) who have a degree or transcripts from a non-US institution. Applicants must earn a total score of 83 or higher and a speaking score of 26 or higher on the TOEFL iBT or earn a total band score of 7 or higher AND a speaking band score of 8 or higher on the IELTS to meet the language proficiency requirement. Only official score reports will be accepted. The program reserves the right to review English language experience or to require a TOEFL or IELTS from any applicant. The official score should be sent to both Allied Health CAS and Bellarmine University. In addition, the program reserves the right to require an in-person or “live” (through distance technology) writing sample from any applicant.

6. Additional information is required from international applicants.

For more information contact the Office of Graduate Admission at 1.800.274.4723 x 8258, 502.272.7200, or gradadmissions@bellarmine.edu