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.
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.†
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.