Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (100% Online)

Health Careers Beyond Patient Care

Prepare for In-Demand Health Industry Careers—Beyond Traditional Patient Care Roles

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Online) is designed for students who want to work across the healthcare industry in roles focused on population health, health systems, policy, and community impact. This program prepares you for a wide range of non-clinical careers set in:

  • Healthcare organizations
  • Nonprofits
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Government

This flexible online program is built for working adults, transfer students, and career changers. Students will be able to balance their education with professional and personal responsibilities while gaining practical, workforce-ready skills.

Advantages

  • Affordable degree path: $400 per credit hour
  • Designed for non-clinical healthcare careers: Prepare for roles in public health, administration, policy, community organizations, and healthcare industries - without licensure barriers
  • Flexible and transfer-friendly: Fully online, 7-week courses designed to fit schedules and accelerate completion
  • Career-ready, applied learning: Build skills in population health, health systems, communication, and data-informed decision-making
  • Real-world internship experience: Complete 300+ hours of supervised experience to strengthen resumes and professional networks
  • Pathways to graduate programs: Prepare for MPH, MHA, MSW, and related advanced degrees
  • 7-Week Online Courses
  • Career-focused healthcare industry degree
  • Affordable ($400 per credit)

Program Format & Curriculum

Courses are delivered in a fully online, 7-week format, allowing students to balance their education with professional and personal commitments. 

The curriculum provides a strong academic foundation and practical, workforce-relevant skills by integrating:

  • Population Health & Equity 
  • Health Systems & Policy 
  • Data-Informed Decision-Making 
  • Professional Communication 
  • Ethics, Culture, and Community Impact 

A key feature of the program is a supervised internship (300+ hours), where you gain hands-on experience in healthcare, community, or industry settings.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of non-clinical roles across the healthcare industry.

Common Career Paths

  • Healthcare administration and operations 
  • Health education and outreach 
  • Healthcare business and analytics 
  • Policy, advocacy, and compliance 
  • Community health roles 
  • Corporate health and wellness 

Potential Employers

  • Hospitals
  • Public health agencies
  • Nonprofits
  • Insurance companies
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Healthcare organizations
Dr. Jennifer VanSickle headshot
Dr. Jennifer VanSickle
Chair and Professor

Students in our online BSHS program benefit from the flexibility they need without sacrificing academic rigor. We’ve built a program that meets students where they are while preparing them for where they want to go.

Tuition & Financial Aid

 

First course is FREE for eligible students!

Tuition: $400 per credit hour

Tuition for the B.S. Health Sciences (Online) program is designed to be competitive and accessible for working adults and transfer students. Total program cost will vary based on transfer credits and individual course load.

Eligible students from UIndy community college partners and working professionals in healthcare organizations may qualify to complete the first course in this program for free. Email us at online@uindy.edu to check your eligibility.

Financial Aid

Federal and state financial aid options are available for this program. Eligible students may qualify for grants, loans, and payment plans.

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