School of Health Sciences 

Imagine having a professional career you are proud of and look forward to each day. Choosing the right academic program is the first step toward achieving that goal. Furthering your education could also increase your earning potential—rewarding you with higher paychecks throughout your future career.

 

The health care field continues to offer tremendous growth in a variety of professions. Earning a master's, associate's, or bachelor's degree online from Kaplan University's School of Health Sciences could provide you with real-world skills and a stronger advantage in the marketplace.* Use the program comparison chart below to explore your options and determine which Kaplan University program is right for you.

 

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Master

Credits

Who

Master of Health Care Administration

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52

18 months or less (full-time)

If you are interested in pursuing leadership and management positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations, consider the Master of Health Care Administration. The program is also designed to help you build a solid foundation for the further pursuit of academic degrees.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Health services manager
Health services project administrator
Managed-care facility manager
Hospital administrator
Director or vice president of a health care facility

Master of Public Health

Emphasis Areas:

Epidemiology, Public Health Program Development, and Health Education

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2 years or less (full-time)

If you are interested in developing a broad foundation in public health, the Master of Public Health is designed to enhance your knowledge in the area of emphasis that best fits your career and educational goals. As a graduate, you may be prepared to pursue public or private sector leadership positions in a variety of health care fields.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

    Health care consultant
    Epidemiologist
    Program coordinator
    Program manager

Bachelor

Credits

Who

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness

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90

As little as 2 years (full-time)

If you earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and you are interested in developing your professional skills in holistic health as well as exploring human growth, healthy lifestyles, and awareness of health choices in the health science and nutrition science fields, this program is for you.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Leadership position in holistic health and/or mind-body medicine
Employment in research hospitals
Employment in community fitness centers
Nutrition health educator
Graduate or first-professional degrees

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration

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90

As little as 2 years (full-time)

If you earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and you are interested in studying to gain a solid foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration and management, this program may be for you.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

    Care coordinator
    Account manager
    Practice administrator
    Billing administrator
    Service coordinator
    Case manager

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Health Science

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As little as 2 years (full-time)

If you earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college, and you are interested in developing your professional skills in health science and health care, nutrition science, or holistic health and wellness, this program is for you.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Employment in health care or nutrition
Positions in hospitals
Positions in clinics
Graduate or first-professional degrees

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science

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90

As little as 2 years (full-time)

If you earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college, and you are interested in developing your professional skills in nutrition science or health and wellness and health science in the nutrition field, this program is for you.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

    Leadership position in dietetics
    Nursing care nutritionist
    Food industry consultant
    Nutrition counselor
    Weight management consultant
    Graduate or first-professional degrees

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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90

As little as 2 years (full-time)

If you earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and are interested in pursuing a career as a public health professional or as an advocate for the development of healthy individuals, organizations, and communities, this program may be for you.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Public health program specialist and coordinator
Emergency response coordinator
Policy analyst
Information specialist
Community outreach worker
Educator
Researcher
Patient advocate

Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness

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180

4 years (full-time)

If you are interested in developing your professional skills in holistic health as well as exploring human growth, healthy lifestyles, and awareness of health choices in the health care and nutrition science fields, this program is for you. If you want to further your studies and pursue a graduate-level degree, this program also offers accelerated Master of Health Care Administration and Master of Public Health options.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

    Leadership position in holistic health and/or mind-body medicine
    Employment in research hospitals
    Employment in community fitness centers
    Nutrition health educator
    Graduate or first-professional degrees

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration

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180

4 years (full-time)

If you are interested in studying to gain a solid foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration and management, consider the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration. This program also offers an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration-to-Master of Health Care Administration option if you want to further your studies and pursue a graduate-level degree.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Care coordinator
Account manager
Practice administrator
Billing administrator
Service coordinator
Case manager

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

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90 credits (Note: An additional 90 credits are required from your requisite Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology)

As little as 2 years (full-time)

If you already possess an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology and are interested in pursuing career advancement within the growing field of health information, this program may be for you. You are taught the skills needed to leverage available services and technologies to support operations, management, and strategic initiatives within the health information field.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

    Employment in:
    Hospitals
    Long-term care facilities
    Physicians’ offices
    Health maintenance organizations
    Insurance companies
    Home health care
    Consulting companies
    Computer software companies
    Government agencies

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

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180

4 years (full-time)

If you are interested in developing your professional skills in health science and health care, nutrition science, or holistic health and wellness, this program is for you. If you want to further your studies and pursue a graduate-level degree, this program also offers accelerated Master of Health Care Administration and Master of Public Health options.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Employment in health care or nutrition
Positions in hospitals
Positions in clinics
Graduate or first-professional degrees

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science

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180

4 years (full-time)

If you are interested in developing your professional skills in nutrition science, holistic health and wellness, or health science and health care, this program is for you. If you want to further your studies and pursue a graduate-level degree, this program also offers accelerated Master of Health Care Administration and Master of Public Health options.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

    Employment in health care or nutrition
    Positions in hospitals
    Positions in clinics
    Positions in schools
    Graduate or first-professional degrees

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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180

4 years (full-time)

If you are interested in pursuing a career as a public health professional or as an advocate for the development of healthy individuals, organizations, and communities, consider the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program. This program also offers an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Public Health-to-Master of Public Health option if you want to further your studies and pursue a graduate-level degree.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Public health program specialist and coordinator
Emergency response coordinator
Policy analyst
Information specialist
Community outreach worker
Educator
Researcher
Patient advocate

Associates

Credits

Who

Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology

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15 to 18 months (full-time)

If you are interested in health information data for patient care and the use of computers in this area, this program is for you. You will develop the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required to pursue a career in the competitive and growing health information management field.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Records management positions
Employment in data collection
Administration positions
Entry-level employment in hospitals/clinics/physicians' offices/other related medical facilities

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting

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15 to 18 months (full-time)

If you want to begin a health care career that lets you work with patients and physicians, start here. This degree program helps you develop advanced technical and communication skills and gives you hands-on experience in medical assistance.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

    Entry-level position in the medical field
    Medical assistant in patient preparation and examination in hospitals/clinics/laboratories/physicians' offices

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management

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15 to 18 months (full-time)

If you have a desire to help people and are willing to learn the complexities of the health care industry, this program is for you. You will develop advanced administrative, technical, and communication skills necessary for medical office management and gain the experience needed to pursue your career.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Records management positions
Administration positions
Employment in hospitals/clinics/physicians' offices—which will provide the experience needed to pursue a medical office manager career

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription

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15 to 18 months (full-time)

Increase your career options by acquiring the knowledge and skills you’ll need as a medical transcriber—from proficiency in grammar and punctuation to thorough knowledge of medical terminology.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

    Medical transcriptionist
    Medical records technician
    Medical coder
    Employment in hospitals or clinics or in your own business as an independent contractor
  
* Some Kaplan University programs are not one hundred percent online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. Download our University Catalog to explore program details.