Online Bachelor's in Health Sciences
Earn your health science bachelor's degree online from the University of Kansas and build the knowledge and skills to pursue opportunities across healthcare, public health and health services.
Why earn a health science degree online?
A health science degree provides a broad foundation for careers across healthcare, public health and community services. You’ll learn how healthcare systems work, how people access and experience care, and how health organizations serve individuals and communities.
Earning your health science degree online gives you the flexibility to continue your education while balancing work and other responsibilities. KU’s online bachelor’s in health sciences is designed for students with previous college coursework who are ready to complete their degree in a flexible online format.
As an AAU member and Carnegie R1 research university with connections to the University of Kansas Medical Center, KU brings the academic strength of a major research institution to your online education. You’ll earn the same University of Kansas degree as students on campus, with coursework taught by KU faculty.
What can you do with a health science degree?
A health science degree prepares you for opportunities across healthcare, public health and health services. Students who earn their health science bachelor’s degree online from KU build transferable skills that apply across healthcare organizations, community services and related fields.
Health Science Degree Career Outlook
Health sciences can lead to opportunities across healthcare operations, health services, public health and community-based organizations. Occupations associated with the field account for:
- 751,301 jobs nationwide
- 75,235 annual openings
- $51,100 median annual earnings
- 12.8% projected growth through 2035
Transferable Skills Built
Health sciences-related occupations value skills that help professionals work with people, coordinate services and support healthcare organizations.
- Communication
- Management
- Leadership
- Operations
- Coordination and problem solving
Career Paths for Health Science Graduates
A health science degree can support career paths across healthcare organizations, public health agencies and community services. Occupations associated with the field include:
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Community Health Worker
- Medical Records Specialist
- Social and Human Service Assistant
- Health Technologist or Technician
- Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant
- Care Coordinator
- Healthcare Operations Professional
Health Science Skills in Demand
Employers hiring for health sciences-related occupations also seek specialized skills connected to healthcare systems, services and operations.
- Workflow Management
- Medical Records
- Care Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Auditing
- Billing
- Planning
- Scheduling
Health Sciences Career Data
750,000+
Jobs nationwide
75,000+
Annual job openings
$51,000
Median annual earnings
Learn more about this online program
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Why earn your health sciences degree from KU?
KU’s online programs follow the same academic standards as on-campus study.
For health sciences students, that means:
- The same degree as on-campus programs
- Faculty connected to research and applied work in the field
- A curriculum grounded in healthcare systems and practice
- Perspective shaped by KU’s academic research and its connection to the University of Kansas Medical Center
The format gives you flexibility. The expectations remain consistent. You’ll build knowledge that applies across healthcare and related fields.
Is a health science degree worth it?
For many students, the value of a health science degree comes from its flexibility.
It provides a way to enter the healthcare field, gain experience, and build toward more specialized roles over time. Instead of preparing you for one job, it prepares you to move across roles as your interests and experience develop.
That combination of access and adaptability is what makes it a common choice for students exploring careers in healthcare.
How flexible is online learning at KU?
KU’s online degree programs are designed with your busy schedule in mind and offer the flexibility to study wherever — and often whenever — is most convenient for you. Our online courses contain the same rigorous curriculum and instruction — taught by the same highly regarded faculty — as the instruction in our on-campus programs.
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Frequently asked questions about the online health science degree
This program has a rolling application deadline with five start dates per year. We will work with applicants up to a month before the start of an eight-week course. If you’re unable to meet that deadline, you can wait until the next available start date.
The online degree program is specifically designed with working professionals in mind. All courses are online, asynchronous, and 16 weeks long (with the exception of 8-week summer courses). Students will work closely with their academic success coaches to ensure they progress toward a graduation timeline that best fits into their lives.
Our online courses are taught by the same highly regarded faculty and expert instructors, with the same rigorous educational standards as our on-campus programs. When you study business administration at KU, you earn a KU degree with the reputation of a Tier 1 research institution and an AACSB accreditation.
Yes, this program can be completed 100% remotely.
Graduates pursue roles across healthcare, public health, and community-based organizations, including positions that support care delivery and operations.
Health science degree jobs include roles in healthcare administration, community health, patient support, and coordination across hospitals, clinics, and nonprofit organizations.
For students who want to enter healthcare without committing to a single clinical role, a health science degree offers flexibility and a path to multiple career options over time.
Completion time depends on how many credits you transfer and how many courses you take each term.
This program is designed for students continuing their degree in an online format.