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Applied Health Sciences

Learn more about studying Applied Health Sciences as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    11,865USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Black Hills State University says about their program:

The associate degree in Applied Health Sciences is the perfect fit for students working toward careers in healthcare including registered nurses, dental hygienists, and other high demand health professionals. BHSU has a long history of preparing students for admission into nursing programs. The associate degree in Applied Health Sciences offers students all the general education and core classes required for admission into South Dakota State University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Through our partnership in the West River Health Science Center, BHSU Applied Health Sciences students are guaranteed admission to SDSU’s Rapid City BSN program, provided certain requirements are met.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • An undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • Duolingo

    90

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • PTE

    44

English proficiency waivers

  • If the student has attended secondary school or post-secondary school in the U.S. for one academic year
  • If the student is from a native English-speaking country

Documents required

  • Completed application form
  • Official/original stamped transcript from your institution
  • Translations
  • Copy of your passport Bio page
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $11,865 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from $8,448 to $12,065 per year

Funding

BHSU Scholarships of Distinction

BHSU’s Scholarships of Distinction program will award merit scholarships of up to $4,000 per year to new qualifying students, while funds are available. Scholarships of Distinction are based on unweighted high school GPA, ACT/SAT scores, or a combination of the two. These scholarships are available to new first-time students who have not previously attended any other college or university. Official academic credentials will be used to determine award amounts.
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What is the cost of living near Black Hills State University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Black Hills State University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements