Online Bachelor’s Degree In Health Sciences

120

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: March 23, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | June 29, 2026

Change Lives by Starting Your Career as a Healthcare Professional with Liberty’s Bachelor of Health Science Online

Are you interested in working in the healthcare field? Maybe you want to work with patients, doctors, or nurses. Maybe you’re interested in reporting on current events in healthcare or helping patients navigate insurance and other administrative concerns. By conferring Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Sciences, you can become better prepared to work in one of the allied health professions.

Our health science degree online is designed to provide you with academic knowledge integrated with a biblical worldview – so you can practice healthcare ethically. You can also study the skills and tools used to help you apply to a graduate program or pursue entry-level positions after completing your degree.

As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to design an online degree program capable of helping you learn new concepts, master new skills, impart knowledge, and prepare for career success without detracting from the things that matter most – like your job, family, and community. Partner with us to earn your bachelor’s in health science degree online and start making a difference in the lives of patients and other healthcare workers.

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Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Health Science Degree?

Choosing where to earn your degree is an important decision. At Liberty, we understand the weight of this decision, and we are excited that you are considering our program. Here are some of the reasons why you should pursue your online degree in health science with Liberty University:

Credibility | Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Earning your online health science degree from a university with this sort of recognition can help set you apart and prepare you to pursue your goals with confidence.
Flexibility | Our health sciences bachelor’s degree is 100% online with 8-week courses and 8 different start dates each year. You can earn your degree while continuing to devote time to other priorities – like your job, church, and family.
Integrity | At Liberty, our mission is Training Champions for Christ. We honor that mission by incorporating biblical principles into all of our coursework, so you can become an ethical professional who values integrity.
Opportunities | Job opportunities in the allied health professions are practically limitless. By completing this program, you can explore a wide variety of entry-level positions. Plus, if you pair our program with a certification in the medical field or pursue graduate studies, your options can grow.

What Will You Study in Our Health Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Online?

Health sciences is an exciting and diverse field that allows you to work in a variety of settings. You may choose to work in direct patient care, to manage or assist other medical professionals, or to work in healthcare data and administration. Our program can help prepare you to start your career upon graduation or to complete graduate programs or certifications to further develop your skills.

By completing our bachelor of health science online, you can learn how to:

Access, evaluate, and use evidence-based research effectively and appropriately
Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and effective written communication
Evaluate the nature and role of health from a biblical worldview
Integrate legal and ethical principles into professional decision-making
Use critical thinking strategies as a basis for identifying and addressing issues within the health sciences profession

This health degree online consists of 2 sections: major foundational courses and health sciences courses. The major foundational courses of this health science degree program consist of 2 courses: statistics, and science and society. From there, our health sciences degree online ventures into major coursework.

Our health science bachelor degree online will guide you through an overview of legal and ethical issues in healthcare. You will also study healthcare administration, financial analysis and management, research and evidence-based practice, chemistry for health science professionals, and the history of life. In addition, this bachelor of health science online will guide you through applied human anatomy and physiology, human nutrition, public and community health for business, and wellness and behavior theories for business.

Lastly, this online health science degree covers principles of epidemiology, biostatistics for business, and fundamental medical terminology. This online bachelor’s degree in health science is rounded out by free elective courses – meaning you’ll be able to choose specific topics of study that you’re most interested in or passionate about.

Don’t put your career potential on hold any longer. Partner with us, earn a valuable credential, learn new skills, and launch your career in the health sciences.

Potential Career Opportunities

By earning your bachelor’s in health sciences, you can prepare to pursue a variety of roles in hospitals, research laboratories, private offices, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and government agencies. Some of the positions you may qualify for include:

Community health or public health worker
Health journalist
Hearing aid specialist
Hospital or physician’s office manager
Medical administrative assistant
Medical staff relations specialist
Patient care advocate
Patient care services worker
Pharmaceutical sales representative
Ultrasound technician

*Some positions above require additional certification or education

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a bachelor’s degree in health science worth it?

The beauty of our online degree in health science is its versatility. Far from a niche degree that prepares you for one specific job, our online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences can help prepare you for a wide variety of careers – not just clinical settings. The healthcare field is so broad that there are countless opportunities for employment, and a bachelor’s in health science degree could be your ticket to the job in healthcare you love. So yes – in our opinion, a healthcare degree online is worth it.

Can you become a nurse with a health science degree?

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