OVERVIEW
Certificate in Health Science Foundations: Building Block for a Career in Health Professions
The Certificate in Health Science Foundations serves as a pathway into a career in health professions by providing students with a solid grounding in essential science concepts. By completing this certificate, students not only gain valuable skills that enhance their employability but also establish a strong academic base that supports further studies in various health-related fields. The certificate ensures that students are well-prepared to meet the demands of a dynamic and ever-evolving healthcare landscape, making it a vital step towards a successful and fulfilling career in the health professions.
NOTE: USNCC limitations may apply to the Program Guide, Program Plan, and Transfer Guidelines.
Why WGU?
On Your Schedule
No class times, no assignment deadlines. You are in charge of your learning and your schedule. You can move through your courses as quickly as you can master the material, meaning you can graduate faster.
Full Suite of Support Services
WGU has deep experience serving learners from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds. Our instruction, coaching, tutoring, and career resources will help you complete your program and reach your goals.
Entirely Online
Our health science certificate is entirely online, which means it works wherever you are. You can do your coursework at night after work, on weekends, while you're on vacation—it's entirely up to you.
COURSES
Health Science Foundations Courses
Program consists of 7 courses.
A Professional Certificate in “Health Science Foundations” is a stand-alone certificate program and provides the foundational understanding of critical science concepts.
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
A Different Way to Learn: Degree Programs Designed to Fit Your Life—and All the Demands on Your Time
Professional responsibilities. Family obligations. Personal commitments. At WGU, we understand schedules are tight and often unpredictable for adult students. That’s why we offer a flexible, personalized approach to how education should be. No rigid class schedules. Just a solid, career-focused teaching program that meshes with your current lifestyle. You'll be challenged. You'll work hard. But if you commit yourself and put in the hours needed, WGU makes it possible for you to earn a highly respected degree as a busy working adult.
"WGU was a blessing for me. I had been going to school for 4 years already when I switched to WGU. Instead of having to go to school part time and only complete a few courses a year, I was able to complete my work at my own pace. I transferred in 45 credits to WGU, and in a year completed about 70 more. I don't know if I ever would have finished my degree without WGU. On top of all that, the faculty were amazing, my mentor was always looking out for me, and I learned a ton.”
—Jessica
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