Bachelor of Science in Health Science Online
Be ready for new career opportunities in the healthcare industry. This quality online program enables you to earn your bachelor's degree in health science flexibly and affordably as you develop in-demand leadership and management skills.
Now lower tuition to make your undergraduate journey even more affordable! $320 per credit hour with Path to Success Scholarship*
Program Overview
Learn more about our Bachelor of Science in Health Science online program
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science program from Northern Kentucky University is designed for professionals with an associate degree in a healthcare discipline. This 100% online degree completion track program prepares you for career mobility in a variety of positions in health-related organizations.
Topics of study include leadership/management, research, global health, health informatics, management of chronic diseases, current trends and cultural issues in healthcare as well as teaching and learning in healthcare education. Our upper-level courses blend humanistic and technical theories to give you a foundation for advanced positions while also preparing you for graduate studies.
In this online health science program, you will:
- Apply critical-thinking skills and analysis to gather, assess, interpret, and communicate relevant information related to the health sciences
- Study ethical and legal issues often seen in healthcare as well as how aging and chronic disease impacts patient care, quality of life, and the economic and financial impact on the patient
- Discuss and research current issues related to healthcare professions, government policies, global health, and our healthcare system
- Learn leadership skills and basic applied management functions with introductory exposure to health informatics
- Apply critical-thinking skills and analysis to gather, assess, interpret, and communicate relevant information related to the health sciences
- Study ethical and legal issues often seen in healthcare as well as how aging and chronic disease impacts patient care, quality of life, and the economic and financial impact on the patient
- Discuss and research current issues related to healthcare professions, government policies, global health, and our healthcare system
- Learn leadership skills and basic applied management functions with introductory exposure to health informatics
As a graduate of this BSHS degree program, you will be prepared for a broad range of positions in health-related organizations, such as:
- Health Program Coordinator
- Medical Sales Representative
- Behavior Support Technician
- Insurance Analyst
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Research Coordinator
- Family Care Provider
- Hospital Administrator
- Health Program Coordinator
- Medical Sales Representative
- Behavior Support Technician
- Insurance Analyst
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Research Coordinator
- Family Care Provider
- Hospital Administrator
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Tuition
Discover the benefits of NKU’s affordable tuition
The BSHS online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included in the total tuition cost. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. For additional information, visit the Financial Aid section on our FAQ page.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | University Fee Per Credit Hour | Total Program with Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. in Health Science | $485 | $16 | $16,533 |
| With Path to Success Tuition* | $11,088 | ||
*The Path to Success Scholarship is available to first-time NKU OnlineA students only; existing students may not participate. The Scholarship cannot be combined with any other offer and is not available for the RN to BSN online program. Students who step out of the program for more than a year (thus requiring a new application) will no longer receive the offer; instead, they must pay the tuition or scholarship rate available at the time of new enrollment. Excludes some program-specific fees that will be divided and assessed by credit hour based on the number of hours taken. Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
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Calendar
Take a look at our dates and deadlines
The BSHS is delivered in a convenient online format, with 7-week courses that start six times a year. View the calendar to find the best start date for you and be sure to note corresponding deadlines.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/18/25 | 8/6/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/15/25 | 8/18/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/15/25 | 10/2/25 | 10/7/25 | 10/10/25 | 10/15/25 |
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Admissions
See how to apply to our online health science degree program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your BSHS online from NKU.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts of all coursework from accredited institutions
- Associate degree in a healthcare discipline
- Minimum 2.3 GPA on cumulative undergraduate coursework
BSHS Online Admission Requirements
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived
- Associate degree in a healthcare discipline from an accredited school*
- Minimum 2.3 GPA
*General associate degrees and pre-professional associate degrees are not acceptable for admission to this track. An associate of applied science (AAS) degree in a specific health field that is recognized by NKU serves as an imbedded minor for the degree completion track.
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
Northern Kentucky UniversityOffice of Admissions
Lucas Administrative Center
400 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
Courses
Check out the topics you’ll study in this online health science bachelor’s program
For the BSHS online program, you must complete the required core courses (33 credit hours) as well as general education courses for a total of 120 credit hours. The 120 hours may come from a combination of previous transfer credits (from an associate degree) and/or general education courses completed as corequisites with the online core courses. All courses are seven weeks in length.
Credit for prior learning acknowledges your experiences and can save you time and money on your degree.
You might be closer to graduation than you think!
