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Bachelor's Degree in Health Science Online

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34
Total Courses
$371
Cost per Credit
4 years
Average Completion*
15–18 Hours/Week
Course Effort

Online Bachelor’s in Health Science Overview

It’s time to earn an in-demand degree in the fast-growing field of health care. Move your career forward and be ready to improve patient lives and community health outcomes.

  • Develop the administrative, practical, and professional skills needed to take on leadership positions throughout the health care field.
  • Explore demography, epidemiology, biostatistics, and other community health tools, plus learn about health, healing, and wellness from a broad multicultural perspective.
  • Customize your online health science degree with our Military Physician Assistant Preparation (MPAP) concentration — exclusive for active-duty servicemembers. Learn more.
  • Gain valuable on-the-job experience and boost your resume through an optional internship in a health care setting.

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Military Transfer Credit

Servicemembers and veterans, get the recognition you deserve and earn your degree faster with our PME2Degree® program. Use our Military Transfer Credit Estimator to see how much of your occupational and military training counts as college credit.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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What Courses Will I Take?

Courses in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science teach you to apply principles of healthy living to the education of individuals and communities.

You'll learn from experienced professionals who bring real-world knowledge to the courses they teach.

Sample Courses

  • Research Methods for Health Sciences
  • Biostatistics
  • Practices in Public Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Social Determinants of Health and Health Behavior
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Program Requirements

9
Core Courses
10
Major Courses
15
Elective Courses
34
Total Courses
180
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

3-Week Trial

Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Try an undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week trial period.

There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.

Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.

Admissions Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.

Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Military Physician Assistant Preparation (MPAP) Concentration

If you are an active-duty service member of the U.S. military, you may personalize your Bachelor of Health Science degree with a concentration in Military Physician Assistant Preparation (MPAP). The MPAP concentration serves as preparation, but not direct qualification, for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) offered by the U.S. military. See the University Catalog for degree plan information specific to this concentration.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Get a Head Start on Your Master's Degree

Complete your master’s degree sooner with a graduate program pathway. It weaves graduate-level courses into your bachelor’s program, giving you a jump on your master’s degree requirements. You’ll save on time and tuition compared with finishing both programs separately.

Plus, your degrees don’t have to be in the same fields. You can customize your academic journey to support your career goals and interests. To learn more, view the University Catalog or connect with an Advisor.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience

The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.

Get the Credit You Deserve

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.

You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.

Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.

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Tuition Case Study: From Ivy Tech to Purdue Global

See how one Ivy Tech graduate finished what they started — and saved more than $20,000 in tuition.

From Ivy Tech to Purdue West Lafayette, this student had years of prior learning under their belt. Now an active-duty Airman, they wanted to finish their bachelor’s degree with the flexibility to learn from anywhere. At Purdue Global, they were able to transfer 122 credits, putting them on track to graduate with their health sciences degree in as few as 5 terms.

Estimated Remaining Classes: 11

Estimated Remaining Terms to Graduation: 5

Tuition Quarter Credits
BS in Health Science $29,700* 180
 Ivy Tech Community College Credits -$2,640 -16
 Indiana University Credits -$825 -5
 Purdue University Credits -$16,665 -101
Total Savings/Credits Awarded $20,130 122
Remaining Tuition/Credits $9,570 58

*Based on active-duty tuition rate of $165 per quarter credit hour.

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Free Credit Evaluation

You could be closer to your degree than you think. Contact an Advisor for a free evaluation of your prior learning, work experience, military training, and other life experiences.

What Can You Do With a Health Science Degree?

Employment of health care occupations in the U.S. is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 1.8 million new jobs between 2022 and 2032. Specific training in health sciences can prepare you for opportunities in a variety of settings including hospitals, private medical offices, public health agencies, and health care centers.

Average Salary

Range

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. Additional certification or licensing may be required to work in certain fields.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Completion Time and Average Net Price: Cost and completion times for individual programs may vary. Average institutional completion time for Purdue Global degree students who graduated in the 2022–2023 academic year. Average net price reflects all institutional-level charges for all graduates, including those who transferred to Purdue Global, after application of scholarships, tuition reductions, grants (including federal Pell grants for undergraduate students), employer tuition assistance, and/or military tuition assistance. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023.

Graduate Program Pathways: To start a Graduate Program Pathway, students should consult with their Student Advisor to confirm eligibility. Not all Graduate Program Pathways are available on all tracks, and some may require students to meet academic standards to continue taking graduate courses in their bachelor’s degree program. Visit the University Catalog for more information.

Job Growth: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Health Care Occupations, www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Military Credit Awards: Credit awards have service-level requirements. Exact transfer amount may vary depending on completed military courses and occupations as listed on your official Joint Services Transcript(s). Applicable state-specific program requirements, as listed in the University Catalog, may reduce the available transfer credits. All credits must be validated on official transcript(s) to be eligible for transfer.

Military Physician Assistant Preparation Concentration: The coursework in this program concentration fulfills the prerequisites necessary to apply for admission to the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). Completion of the program does not guarantee admission to the IPAP.

Three-Week Trial: Students who inform Purdue Global they do not wish to pursue the program during the 3-week trial will not be charged. Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial, and will need to meet other specific requirements. Classes will be applied toward a degree if satisfactorily completed and students select to continue their studies at Purdue Global. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Graduate programs and BS in Professional Flight not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.

Tuition Case Study: Source: Purdue Global Office of the Registrar, September 2023. Totals paid to Purdue Global for the degree do not include amounts paid to other institutions. Individual experiences and savings will vary. Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.