Bachelor of Health Services Administration at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#711

The Health Services Administration at Drexel University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 5 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on September 26, 2027.

About Bachelor of Health Services Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration (HSA) is a pre-professional degree that prepares students to address the leadership and management challenges of a complex healthcare industry. In addition, the curriculum can prepare students wishing to pursue graduate studies in a variety of areas such as health services administration, business administration, public health, law, and health communication.

The curriculum is designed to provide a foundation in the general management and economic principles that underpin the healthcare system. The program includes courses in such areas as leadership, health care policy, law, finance, management, marketing, bioethics, and information systems. Additionally, the curriculum incorporates interdisciplinary courses that address psychosocial, political, and historical perspectives regarding health care practice and the populations in need of health services.

Full-time students (180.0 quarter credits) are eligible to participate in Drexel University's renowned co-operative education program.* The Health Services Administration Department offers the option of a four-year/one co-op or a five-year/three co-op. A full-time non-coop option is also available. Transfer students are eligible for the full-time curriculum with or without co-op depending on the number of approved transfer credits.

The program also provides a minor in HSA for Drexel University bachelor's-degree-seeking students and an online certificate in Medical Billing and Coding for non-degree-seeking students.

Courses are available online. At least 60.0 approved transfer semester credits (90.0 approved quarter credits) including courses in:

English composition and/or literature
Natural sciences with a lab
Computing course
Mathematics and statistics
Humanities/social sciences
Up to 75.0 approved transfer semester credits (105.0 approved quarter credits) for students with a strong academic background in health services administration

* Each cooperative experience is comprised of two consecutive quarter terms during the first half or the second half of the junior year.

Additional Information

The contact for this program is:

Susan Feinstein, BS
Program Coordinator, Health Services Administration
1601 Cherry Street, 7th floor, Room 652
Philadelphia PA, 19102
267-359-5543
[email protected]

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Health Services Administration at Drexel University

Entry Requirements

Current High School Students

Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

High School Graduates

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Health Services Administration at Drexel University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Health Services Administration at Drexel University

1. Review Drexel's Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines

Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.

If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.

2. Read the Application Instructions

Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.

First-Year Instructions
First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
Transfer Instructions
International Gateway Program Instructions
Part-Time Instructions
Readmission Instructions

3. Complete Your Application

We accept the following applications:

First-Year Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.

Common Application

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Full-Time Transfer Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..

Drexel University's Admission Application

Common Application

Nursing Accelerated Career Entry

Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

Part-Time Applicants

Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

4. Submit Your Supplemental Materials

Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.

We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

5. Check Your Application Status

After your admission application has been processed, you will receive an email that gives you access to the Discover Drexel portal to check the status of your application.

Bachelor of Health Services Administration at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia