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 can 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 an associate's degree or bachelor's degree online from Kaplan University's School of Health Sciences can 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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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 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 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:

    Health care or nutrition
    Hospitals
    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

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 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

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.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

    Health care or nutrition
    Hospitals
    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.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Health care or nutrition
Hospitals
Clinics
Schools
Graduate or first-professional degrees

Associates

Credits

Who

Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology

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91

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
Data collection
Administration
Entry-level employment in hospitals/clinics/ physicians' offices/other related medical facilities

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting

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92

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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91

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
Administration
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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90

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.