If you already have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and are interested in broadening your knowledge of applied health science and developing skills to help others improve health and prevent and cure illness and disease, our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Health Science program is for you. It may also give you faster access to graduate school or a first-professional degree* by allowing you to complete your Bachelor of Science in Health Science in as little as two years.†

 Prepare for a Career in the Health Care Industry 

Helping improve the quality of people's lives is more than a worthwhile calling-it is a wise career decision. Health care was the largest industry in the United States in 2006, providing 14 million jobs nationwide.‡ Help secure your future in the health care industry by enrolling in our Bachelor of Science in Health Science program.

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 at Kaplan University. 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

A Fast Track to a Master’s 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 of Science in Health Science 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 of Science in Health Science and a master’s degree at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree separately.

Qualification for the accelerated Master of Health Care Administration and Master of Public Health options is subject to eligibility requirements. Please contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.

 

 Curriculum for the Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Health Science 

    Courses Credits
    Total Prior Degree Credits* 90
    Courses Credits
    Anatomy, Physiology, and Chemistry
    Drugs, Disease, and Health Care
    Models for Health and Wellness
    Courses Credits
    Arts and Humanities Course 6
    Physical Science Course 6
    Social Science Course 6
    Courses Credits
    Research Methods for Health Sciences 6
    Epidemiology and Biostatistics 6
    Public Health 6
    Major Electives 24
    Bachelor’s Capstone in Health Science 6
    Courses Credits
    Open Electives* 24
    Total Program Requirements 90

 What Are the Career Opportunities? 

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree is designed to help advance your career in many areas. Jobs are available in holistic health care, health science, nutrition, and more. Specific training in health and wellness may prepare you for opportunities in hospitals, private medical offices, public health agencies, and wellness 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.

  

For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$371.00
Total program requirements90
Total cost of tuition$33,390.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective June 5, 2010, a minimum tuition deposit, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, is required at the time of enrollment. The deposit will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. The advanced start option assumes you have completed an associate's degree and requires a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours, including 90 from your requisite associate’s degree. Additional courses and tuition costs and fees may be required to meet the prerequisites for the advanced start program. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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* While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate- or doctorate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate or doctoral programs.
†Speak to an Admissions Advisor or refer to our University Catalog for details about our Transfer of Credit policy.
‡ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2008-09 Edition, Health Care, http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs035.htm (accessed April 2008).