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B.S. Health Sciences (Online)
The flexibility you need to reach your health care goals.
The 100% online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree from Utica University provides you with the knowledge necessary to pursue a variety of health professions or graduate study.
The fully online B.S. in Health Sciences degree equips you with a solid educational background in health-related sciences while also covering foundational education components essential in the job market or continued study. You can tailor this versatile degree to fit your long-term goals, whether graduate study or one of many healthcare-related careers.
Program Benefits
- Prepare to join the nation’s fastest-growing industry
- Practitioner-based faculty
- Therapy-focused (physical, occupational) dual degree options
4 years
Duration
$420
Cost per Credit
120
Credit Hours
100%
Online Delivery
Continue Your Undergraduate Education
This online degree is also a completer program, which means that students may transfer credits into an undergraduate program at Utica University. Students may also complete all 120 credits at Utica University as a full, undergraduate degree. Candidates for the baccalaureate degree must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of study at Utica University. A maximum of 90-98 credits may be transferred from four-year institutions, and 60-64 from two-year institutions, depending on one’s academic major. Transfer students who matriculate with 60 or more credits need to declare a major upon entering Utica University.
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Tailor Your Education for the Health Care Career You Want
With a flexible online B.S.H.S. degree and the support of our faculty, you can shape your education to meet your goals. Careful selection of your electives and minor will give you the perfect preparation for multiple career paths. An online health sciences degree can prepare you to pursue graduate study in business, health care administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social work, as well as a wide array of healthcare related careers.
The need for health care professionals is expected to increase significantly by 2033, with a projected average of 1.9 million job openings per year.1An online bachelor’s in health sciences degree can prepare you to pursue a health sciences career or smoothly transition to graduate study in medicine, business, health care administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more.
► $80,820
Median annual wage for healthcare practitioners1
► 1.9 million
Job openings expected each year1
Examples of Career Opportunities with a bachelor's degree in health sciences.
Medical and Health Services Manager
$101,340/year
Medical and health services managers direct services in various health care fields. Some manage an entire facility or department while seeking to improve efficiency and quality of care. The profession is expected to grow by 32% between 2020 and 2030.2
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
$89,090/year
Pharmaceutical sales representatives meet with clients and convey information about new pharmaceutical options to stakeholders. A bachelor’s degree is necessary to pursue this career path.3
Additional health science careers for graduates:
- Ancillary Services Manager
- Community Health Educator
- Health Care Financial Manager
- Health Program Administrator
- Medical Billing Manager
- Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Coordinator
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Please note: Online programs offered by Utica University are available exclusively for residents of New York state.
Sources:
1.https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm
2.https://www.bls.gov/OOH/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm
3.https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Sales_Representative%2C_Pharmaceuticals/Salary
Online B.S. in Health Sciences Faculty Spotlights
Our faculty works with you to ensure you meet goals with your online health sciences degree and will help tailor your education to meet your needs as you move through the B.S.H.S. program.
You’ll also have the backing of your individualized CARE Team – Academic Advisor, Student Success Coach, Career Services, and more – to help you complete your degree and make the most of your achievements.
Kyrra A. Marchese, M.S., OTR/L
Chair of Health Studies
Kyrra Marchese, M.S., OTR/L, earned her Bachelor’s in Health Studies from Utica University, a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Rhode Island, and a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Utica. Marchese’s research interests include pediatric development, disability awareness, and advocacy. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and running in her free time.
Honors and Distinctions
- B.Sc., Health Studies, Utica University
- B.Sc., Political Science, University of Rhode Island
- M.O.T., Utica University
Frequently Asked Questions
Advancing your life and career with an online degree comes with lots of questions, and we want to ensure your search for answers is effortless.
To learn more, speak with an enrollment counselor by calling 1-315-792-3333.
The online program is designed for maximum flexibility and may be taken full-time if you feel you have the time to do so successfully. To see the curriculum, view ourcourses page.
Yes, you can transfer up to 60 credits from a two-year institution and up to 90 credits from a four-year institution to the B.S. in Health Sciences degree program. Transfer credit is awarded for courses taken at a regionally accredited college that are equivalent to those taught at Utica University and in which you’ve received a grade of “C” or better. Note that we require official transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended, as well as a transcript showing the degree awarded.
Excluding general education requirements, you’ll complete 21 courses to earn the B.S. in Health Sciences. You can reviewcoursesnow.
A B.S. in Health Sciences prepares you to pursue graduate study in business, health care administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social work, as well as a wide array of healthcare-related careers such as a medical and health services manager, pharmaceutical sales representative, or community health educator.
Gain Expert Health Sciences Skills
The practical nature of the 120-credit online B.S.H.S. program, the experiential learning opportunities, the approachable and caring professors, and the excellent support staff, combined with health science courses, help you succeed.
The curriculum consists of:
- 34 to 55 core credits
- 63 major course credits
- 9 elective credits
- 15 to 21 credits for a minor
Utica University offers numerous options for minors, including health care advocacy and navigation, entrepreneurship, management, risk management and insurance, fraud and financial crime investigation, and aging studies.
Utica University maintains articulation agreements with a number of community colleges, making it easier for students who complete their associate degree to transfer to Utica to pursue bachelor’s and graduate programs.
Online B.S. in Health SciencesAdmission Requirements
To apply for the online bachelors’s in health sciences program at Utica, you’ll need the following:
- Completed application
Minimum 2.5 for any college transfer credit
Minimum 3.0 for high school transcripts
Applicants with a GPA below the minimum may be admitted at the department’s discretion. A GPA letter will be required.Official transcripts from all schools attended. Official final high school transcripts (with graduation date) are required for all undergraduate students unless you have earned an associate degree or higher.
If you are entering with an associate degree or transferring a minimum of 57 credits from a four-year college, your general educational requirements are considered complete.
- Personal statement - A brief essay that outlines your qualifications, skills, work experience, and reasons for pursuing this profession
- Résumé - A detailed work history that highlights any experience that may be relevant to this program
Tuition and Financial Aid
This 420-credit B.S. in Health Sciencesprogram costs $420per credit hour. Utica University is dedicated to making an advanced education accessible and affordable. Learn more about financial aid, including grants, student loans, and other options, on the Financial Aid tab of our Admissions page.
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