Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

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Explore your interests and pursue the health career path that matters most to you with Excelsior University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. This flexible program offers your choice of four targeted concentrations so you can create a learning plan that brings you closer to your individual goals.

In our diverse, career-focused curriculum, you’ll learn to help individuals and communities overcome obstacles to wellness. Build a strong foundation of knowledge in health care operations, planning, and policy that you can use to enter a variety of allied health fields or continue your health education.

The BS in Health Sciences is suited for students of any background, but if you have health care experience or professional certifications, you may be able to transfer in up to 38 credits toward your degree.

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Online BS in Health Sciences

  • General Education33 Credits
  • Major Core24 Credits
  • University4 Credits
  • Electives44 Credits
  • Concentration15 Credits
Depending on the health care licenses and certifications you have, you could potentially be awarded 9-38 credits toward this degree. Learn more about credit for health care credentials.

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  • Health Science

    • Build on your unique goals and create your own concentration exploring different health sciences–related subjects or applying additional academic credit.

  • Health and Wellness

    • Prepare for careers in holistic health coaching, health education, fitness, or wellness counseling. Examine the impact of nutrition, exercise, natural healing, spirituality, and lifestyle on human physiology and psychology, and how certain behaviors can contribute to optimum health and well-being.

  • Management

    • Develop your leadership skills in the business of health care. Learn how to prepare a budget, monitor worker safety and staffing practices, make ethical decisions, and approach employee relations and internal communication in health care settings.

  • Public Health

    • Increase your understanding of disease evolution and prevention, population health, and public health promotion to prepare for careers in government health agencies, health research labs, community organizations, and nonprofit service organizations.

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    Jervaughn Miller smiling in a grad cap and honor cords
    I am much more aware of our health care system. What resonated with me the most is the wellness model of the health care system, which focuses on the integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, fueling the body, engaging the mind, and nurturing the spirit. Before when I thought of health care, the first thing I thought about was treatment. Various classes at Excelsior really opened my mind to the importance of preventative health.

    Jervaughn Miller
    Master of Science in Health Sciences, 2023
    Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, 2021
    Associate in Science in Health Sciences, 2019

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    Excelsior University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Excelsior University’s accreditation status is accreditation reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 23, 2022 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

    All of Excelsior University’s academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department.

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    FAQ

    A bachelor’s degree in health sciences can lead to entry-level jobs in health education, health care administration, community health, and other allied health careers.

    A BS in Health Sciences provides a broader education in the health care field, encompassing various aspects like research, administration, and public health. A nursing degree specifically prepares you for careers in direct patient care as a licensed registered nurse, with a stronger focus on clinical practice and patient interaction.

    The following courses are a sampling of the curriculum in Excelsior University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program:

    • Principles of Health Care Management
    • Introduction to Health Care Informatics
    • Medical Terminology
    • Legal and Regulatory Environment of Health Care
    • Ethics of Health Care

    It is possible to complete a bachelor’s degree program at Excelsior University in four years. Your time to completion depends on the amount of credit you transfer into the program and the number of courses you take per term.

    Excelsior University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program offers concentrations in Health and Wellness, Management, and Public Health, as well as a Health Science option for students looking to build their own specialization.