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title: "Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences"
description: "Prepare for graduate health programs in nursing, physician assistant, occupational and physical therapy, or public health, and for clinical-adjacent careers."
url: "https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/health-sciences-bs"
level: "Bachelor's"
field: "Health Sciences"
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# Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

APU Global's online B.S. in Health Sciences is a flexible, pre-professional degree for students preparing for graduate health programs such as nursing, PA, OT, PT, and public health, or careers in clinical operations, health education, and community health.

## Program facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Level | Bachelor's |
| Field | Health Sciences |
| Credits to graduate | 120 |
| Major credits | 52 |
| Cost per credit | $535 |
| Estimated cost of major coursework | $27,820 (before aid and transfer credit) |
| Course structure | Eight-week sessions, six start dates a year |
| Format | Online, fully online |
| Transfer friendly | Yes, up to 90 credits |

## What you'll learn

- Understand human anatomy, physiology, and disease
- Read and apply biomedical research
- Use epidemiologic and health data
- Communicate clinical concepts to patients and teams
- Apply ethics across the healthcare continuum
- Prepare for nursing (including entry-level master's), physician assistant (PA), occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), or public health (MPH) programs

## Career paths

- Hospital/Clinic Worker
- Lab Manager
- Community Health Organizer
- Patient Educator
- Healthcare Facility Coordinator
- Health Educator

## Representative courses

- BIOL 225
- BIOL 230
- BIOL 240
- BUSN 395
- CHEM 115
- HMGT 300
- HMGT 310
- HMGT 320
- HMGT 410
- HMGT 420
- HSCI 100
- HSCI 105
- HSCI 110
- HSCI 300
- HSCI 320
- HSCI 400
- HSCI 491
- HSCI 497
- ORGS 300
- ORGS 335
- PSYC 105
- PSYC 285
- PSYC 295
- PSYC 300
- PSYC 350
- PSYC 425
- PSYC 435
- PSYC 460
- PSYC 470
- PSYC 480
- STAT 280

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences fully online?

Yes. This program is delivered 100% online with no required campus visits or live class meetings. Coursework is asynchronous with weekly deadlines, and everything you need, including the digital library and 24/7 Tutor.com support, is reachable from the Digital Campus.

### How long does this program take to complete?

Courses run in eight-week sessions with six start dates a year, so you move through the 120 credits required to graduate one session at a time. Full-time students take more courses per session and part-time students take fewer, and approved transfer credit reduces the credits you have left.

### What does the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences cost?

Tuition is $535 per credit, about $27,820 for the full 52 credits before aid. There are no technology or graduation fees, employers can be billed directly, and service members, veterans, and their spouses receive a 10% tuition discount.

### Is APU Global accredited?

Yes. APU Global is separately accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), reaffirmed in 2024, and is a nonprofit institution sharing a Christ-centered mission and a heritage dating back to 1899 with Azusa Pacific University. That accreditation is what makes federal financial aid and credit transfer possible.

### Are there application fees or test requirements?

There is no application fee. No SAT or ACT scores are required; admission is based on a high school diploma or GED and official transcripts from any prior college. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis against each session's deadline rather than a single annual cutoff.

### How many credits can I transfer in?

Up to 90 credits. Military training is evaluated from your Joint Services Transcript, and up to 30 credits can come from Prior Learning Assessment. The evaluation is free and results come back before you enroll.

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Source: https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/health-sciences-bs
Publisher: APU Global, a fully online university sharing one mission with Azusa Pacific University.
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