Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Wellness
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Bachelor’s in Health and Wellness Overview
Come back stronger, ready to empower others to lead stronger, healthier lives. Earn your health and wellness degree online and move your career forward in a rewarding field.
- Meet the demand — with the growing emphasis on preventative care, new opportunities in wellness-related industries arise every day.
- Explore diverse approaches to health and wellness topics, including the integration of mind, body, and spirit.
- Customize your degree by focusing your electives on a particular area of study, such as nutrition or health science.
- Learn from experienced health care professionals who are active in the field.
- Shorten your path to a master’s degree with our accelerated Graduate Program Pathways option.
Gain the Skills That Employers — and Our Communities — Need
- Provide support, encouragement, and education to help people get healthier and prevent illness or injury.
- Evaluate scientific literature and research in nutrition, exercise science, health psychology, stress management, and complementary and alternative medicine.
- Develop the administrative, ethical, and professional skills for leadership positions throughout the health care field.
Practical Learning
Complete a final capstone project to apply your health and wellness knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios.
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 and Wellness explore diverse approaches to health and wellness.
You'll learn from experienced professionals who bring real-world knowledge to the courses they teach.
Sample Courses
- Current Trends in Exercise and Fitness—Aging Well Across the Life Span
- Complementary and Integrative Medicine
- Contemporary Diet and Nutrition
- Stress—Critical Issues in Management and Prevention
- Creating Wellness—Psychological and Spiritual Aspects of Healing, Organizational Theory, and Behavior
Program Requirements
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.
Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience
The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.
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.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
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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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Can you provide an example of a time you implemented a new health-related program or initiative?
- What strategies do you use to promote wellness among your peers and clients?
- What experiences have you had that shaped your understanding and passion for health & wellness?
- Can you tell me about a time when you were involved in addressing a significant health or wellness issue or trend?
- Describe a time when you encountered a challenge while working with clients. What steps did you take to address the challenge?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Communication
- Community Health
- Coordinating
- Customer Service
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Health Education
- Management
- Patient Assistance
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Public Health
Download the Program Brochure
Download our brochure to learn more about the Online Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global.
Prepare yourself for success with a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness.
Our Students Succeed
Purdue Global is dedicated to preparing students like you for the careers of tomorrow.
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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.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
Faculty members who have terminal degrees
Faculty publications in 2024–2025
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2024–2025
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.