Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Health Sciences

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Ranked No. 4 on list of Best Online Bachelor’s in Health Science Programs by BestColleges.com (2022)
Real-world based projects and team-based learning
Prepare for an in-demand career in the health sciences field

Health Sciences, B.S. (General) Overview

With the online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree from the University of West Florida, you will prepare to excel as a health professional who provides services to individuals and communities. As you acquire the skills needed to promote positive health outcomes for the population you serve, you will learn from faculty who are experienced in the field. Through the program’s convenient online format, you can study for your health sciences degree courses anytime and anywhere. Ranked number four on BestColleges.com’s list of Best Online Bachelor’s in Health Science Programs in 2022, our program will put you on the path to an in-demand career at a hospital or insurance company. In fact, the healthcare field is expected to grow much faster than other occupations at 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some of the key topics covered in the bachelor of health sciences online degree include:

  • Trends and issues in the health sciences field
  • An overview of the field and healthcare-related topics
  • Fundamentals of the healthcare system in the United States
  • Vocabulary used in the medical and health professions
  • Laws regulating healthcare and public health practices
  • Health informatics and the related computer applications used
  • Technology used to analyze medical information
  • Current epidemics of infectious diseases
  • Ethical issues in clinical and administrative decision-making

As part of the online health sciences degree, you will complete a capstone course that focuses on modern research in the health sciences, including the scientific method, research ethics and data collection.

Candidates for the Health Sciences Program Include:

  • Students wanting to advance their career in the health sciences
  • Students who wish to pursue a specialized graduate degree in areas such as healthcare informatics, healthcare administration or physical therapy
  • Students who want to seek careers at hospitals, insurance companies, medical laboratories and more

Learning Outcomes

  • Address issues in public health and healthcare through the research, collection and analysis of medical information
  • Make informed and ethical decisions in order to promote the well-being of a community
  • Conform to the regulations that affect the healthcare and public health fields