Health Science Degrees Online: 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. Health care was one of the largest industries in the United States in 2008, providing 14.3 million jobs nationwide.* 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.

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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

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.

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 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.^†

Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Course #	Course Title	Credits
100/200-level	100/200-LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE	5 100/200-LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE
	100/200-LEVEL: MATHEMATICS COURSE	5 100/200-LEVEL: MATHEMATICS COURSE
	200-LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE	5 200-LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE
300/400-level	300/400-LEVEL: ARTS AND HUMANITIES COURSE	6 300/400-LEVEL: ARTS AND HUMANITIES COURSE
300/400-level	300/400-LEVEL: PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE	6 300/400-LEVEL: PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE
300/400-level	300/400-LEVEL: SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE	6 300/400-LEVEL: SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE

Course #	Course Title	Credits
HS 100	INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCE	5 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCE In this required introductory course, students will identify current issues in health science and how they relate to chosen health science professions. Educational and credentialing requirements will be defined for health science occupations. Students will create a personal education plan, choosing appropriate electives and identifying specific career optionsbased on personal goals and research of the profession. Professional traits and skills for success in the field will be explored as well as discussion of roles and responsibilities of selected health professionals.
HS 120	ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I	5 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I This course is an integrated study of the human body. The focus is on understanding the interrelated nature of the systems of the body. This includes the concept of homeostasis as well as the relationship between structure and function. This course encompasses the anatomy of selected systems as well as the physiology and terminology as applied to the body. The course presents the chemical basis of life and provides a basic understanding of cells, cellular metabolism, and tissue composition and functions. The course also includes the study of the structures and functions of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, and senses.
HS 130	ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II	5 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II This course is the continuation of integrated study of the human body. This course encompasses the anatomy of selected systems as well as the physiology and terminology as applied to the body. The course also includes the study of the structures and functions of the following systems: circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.
HS 200	DISEASES OF THE HUMAN BODY	5 DISEASES OF THE HUMAN BODY Studies include the most common diseases of bodily systems, including disease etiology, symptoms, diagnostic tests, therapeutic methods, and disease prognosis. Students also study alternative treatments and pain management.
HS 230	HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION	5 HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION This course discusses the scope and practice of health care administration. Students learn various models of health care delivery systems and social, political, individual, and organizational forces that impact health care delivery. Studies will include marketing, operations, financial, and human resources management, as well as effective communication strategies involved in health care administration.
HS 305	RESEARCH METHODS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES	6 RESEARCH METHODS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES This course enables students to explore research methodologies, including statistical analyses and study designs used in health sciences, and critically appraise the research published in scientific literature and popular media. Students learn to identify and discuss current trends in research in health sciences, nutrition, health psychology, exercise science, and complementary and alternative medicine.
HS 310	EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS	6 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS This course familiarizes students with principles of epidemiology and its role in prevention and control of communicable and noncommunicable diseases prevalent in a determined geographical area. Students further explore the biostatical methods used in epidemiological data gathering and analysis, and discuss the importance of epidemiological studies related to effective public health strategies.
HS 315	PUBLIC HEALTH	6 PUBLIC HEALTH This course introduces students to the scope and practice of public health. Studies include an introduction to demography, epidemiology, biostatistics, and other tools used to assess community health. Students discuss effective communication and education strategies geared toward building community partnerships in order to implement the principles and advancement of public health.
HW 215	MODELS FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS	5 MODELS FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS This course introduces students to the concepts of health, healing, and wellness from a broad historical and multicultural perspective. Students will investigate how changing ideas about religion, philosophy, science, and psychology have influenced our understanding of health, and how the practice of medicine continues to be affected by global, social, and economic pressures. Contemporary models of health and wellness will be illustrated by drawing upon selected writings from each major proponent, and students will undertake the development of an original model of health and wellness based on an understanding of and sensitivity to current geopolitical and multicultural issues.
SC 155	INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY-MATTER AND EQUILIBRIUM	5 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY-MATTER AND EQUILIBRIUM This course allows students to explore the fundamental theories of chemistry, with an emphasis on the chemical processes that affect their lives. Students will learn how to apply new knowledge about a variety of topics-the states of matter, the periodic chart, chemical properties and reactions, bonding and kinetics, and solutions, including acids, bases, and buffers-to better understand the natural and human-made world. No previous knowledge of chemistry is needed to enroll in this nonmajors science course.
	100/200-LEVEL MAJOR ELECTIVE	5 100/200-LEVEL MAJOR ELECTIVE
	300/400-LEVEL MAJOR ELECTIVES	24 300/400-LEVEL MAJOR ELECTIVES
HS 499	BACHELOR'S CAPSTONE IN HEALTH SCIENCE	6 BACHELOR'S CAPSTONE IN HEALTH SCIENCE This capstone course is the culminating experience for the Bachelor of Science in Health Science. This course builds on the concepts of all the courses students have taken within the program of study. The capstone course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their coursework in an original comprehensive project, and to assess their level of mastery of the stated outcomes of their degree program in health sciences.

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	OPEN ELECTIVES*	59 OPEN ELECTIVES*

*Eligible students who choose to complete the accelerated Master of Health Care Administration or Master of Public Health option will take up to five graduate-level courses in addition to selected undergraduate electives.

Total Program Requirements	180 Total Program Requirements

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Major
Open Elective
Total Program Requirements

You Could Save Time and Money on Your Kaplan University Degree

Credit for Prior Learning

Our undergraduate degree programs feature large pools of open electives designed to offer greater flexibility when applying transfer credits toward program requirements. In addition, you can enroll in our portfolio development course, which helps you document your work and life experience in a portfolio you can submit for consideration for college credits. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs for undergraduate programs. Refer to the University Catalog for our transfer of credit policy.

Continuing Students

Students who earn their bachelor’s degree at Kaplan University and enroll in a master’s degree program may be eligible for an alumni tuition reduction. For more information, contact your Admissions Advisor.

Students in the Military

Kaplan University is proud to support our military and veterans in their educational pursuits by offering significantly reduced tuition. Undergraduate program tuition is reduced up to 55 percent for active-duty servicemembers and up to 38 percent for veterans. In addition, Kaplan University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program for all of our graduate programs, and both active-duty servicemembers and veterans are eligible for special tuition rates for these programs. A 10 percent tuition reduction is also available to spouses of active-duty servicemembers. For more information, call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor or visit the Kaplan University military site.

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour	$371.00
Total program requirements Bachelor of Science in Health Science	180
Total cost of tuition	$66,780.00
This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. A nonrefundable application fee, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, may be required at the time of enrollment. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, contact an Admissions Advisor.

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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition, Health Care, http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs035.htm (accessed April 2011). National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
^†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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