Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s B.S. in Health Sciences?

After completing this program, you will be able 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.

Health sciences is an exciting and diverse field that can allow 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 prepare you to start your career upon graduation or complete graduate programs or certifications to further develop your skills.

Potential Careers for B.S. in Health Sciences Graduates

By earning your bachelor’s in health sciences, you can get prepared for a variety of roles working in hospitals, research laboratories, private offices, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and government agencies. Some of the careers you might be prepared for include:

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

*Requires additional certification or education

Benefits of Pursuing Your B.S. in Health Sciences with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all online undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• You could complete your B.S. in Health Sciences in as little as 3.5 years.
• This program can prepare you for graduate school or a variety of entry-level positions in the allied health professions.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following 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