Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Helping improve the quality of people's lives is more than a worthwhile calling—it is a wise career decision. Study to help secure your future in the health care industry by enrolling in our Bachelor of Science in Health Science program. Develop professional skills and acquire the credentials employers demand, while you enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning at Kaplan University.
Bachelor of Science in Health Science Program Highlights
In this program you will explore various topics, concepts, values, research methods, and applications in health science, while enjoying the convenience and flexibility of online learning. Your coursework will focus on:
- Developing administrative, ethical, and professional skills to prepare you for leadership positions throughout the health care field
- Gaining an understanding of demography, epidemiology, biostatistics, and other tools used to assess community health
- Understanding and applying the concepts of health, healing, and wellness from a broad historical and multicultural perspective
- Completing an original comprehensive capstone project that demonstrates your ability to apply your health science knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios
What are the Career Opportunities?
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree may help advance your career in many areas. Job opportunities could be found in health care, health science, and more. Specific training in health sciences may prepare you for opportunities in hospitals, private medical offices, public health agencies, and health care centers. Specialization in nutrition may open the door to a variety of careers in areas such as health care, public health programs, and the food and pharmaceutical industries.*
Fast Track to Your Degree
Students enrolled in Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science can choose to complete the accelerated Master of Health Care Administration or Master of Public Health option. Designed for high-potential undergraduate students interested in earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, the accelerated option allows you to work toward your bachelor’s degree while simultaneously completing up to five core courses in either the Master of Health Care Administration or the Master of Public Health. If you successfully complete these courses with a minimum course grade, and have applied and been accepted to the applicable Kaplan University master’s degree program, you will enter a shortened version of the master’s degree program.
The accelerated option allows you to earn your Kaplan University bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree separately. Qualification for the accelerated master’s degree options are subject to eligibility requirements. Please contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.