Established in 1972, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Bethesda (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Maryland.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is a coeducational higher education institution. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 