Bachelor's Degree in Health Science Online
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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.
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
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.
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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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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 |
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.
*Based on active-duty tuition rate of $165 per quarter credit hour.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Have you ever worked on a team that aimed to educate others about healthy living? What strategies did you use to reach your audience, and what was the outcome?
- Share an example of when you took initiative in managing or organizing a health-related task or project. How did you demonstrate leadership, and how did you keep the project aligned with health care goals or processes?
- Describe a time when you were tasked with researching a health-related topic. How did you gather and evaluate information, and how did your findings inform your next steps?
- Tell me about a time when you had to use your understanding of health science concepts to contribute to a solution. What was the context, and what impact did your knowledge have?
- Can you tell me about a situation where you had to make a decision that required you to consider ethical or professional standards? What was the situation, and how did you approach it?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Coordinating
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Digital Literacy
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
- Health Care Industry Knowledge
- Leadership
- Management
- Planning
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
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