CSET: Health Science
CSET: Health Science consists of 3 subtests:
- Subtest I (test code 178)
- Subtest II (test code 179)
- Subtest III (test code 180)
For computer-based testing at a test center, you may register to take any one subtest or all three subtests in a single test session.
For testing remotely via online proctoring, Subtests I, II, and III are administered in separate testing sessions. You must register for each subtest separately.
Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test:
- Subtest I: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
- Subtest II: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
- Subtest III: 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 constructed-response question
Computer-Based Testing
By appointment during the following 4-week testing windows:
Jul. 29–Aug. 25, 2024
Nov. 18–Dec. 15, 2024
Jan. 13–Feb. 9, 2025
Mar. 10–Apr. 6, 2025
Check appointment availability .
Online Proctoring
Subtest I and II: 1 hour and 45 minutes per subtest
Subtest III: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Subtests are administered in separate testing sessions; therefore, candidates must register for each subtest separately.
15 additional minutes are provided to complete a nondisclosure agreement and tutorial.
Computer-Based Testing
You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.
Online Proctoring
No breaks allowed.
Computer-Based Testing
Test results are available within 5 weeks of testing.
Review test results release dates.
Candidates will receive a receipt of completion at the conclusion of their test center appointment.
Online Proctoring
Test results are available within 4 weeks of testing.
Review test results release dates.
Candidates taking an online-proctored test will not receive a receipt of completion when their test ends.
If you register to take all subtests in a single session, you will be presented with one
subtest at a time. Subtests are individually timed and are administered in consecutive order
beginning with Subtest 1. After you complete a subtest, you will not be able to return to a subtest.