100%
Online Option
$270
Tuition Cost per Credit
2 years
Average Completion*
Turn Your Interest in Health
Into a Career Advantage
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science at Athens State University prepares you to apply scientific knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills in the growing healthcare and health-related workforce.
The program provides a broad foundation in health sciences while allowing you to explore the many ways healthcare, wellness, technology, research, and human behavior intersect. Whether you want to advance in your current healthcare career, prepare for a health-related professional role, or continue into graduate or professional study, the Bachelor of Science in Health Science gives you a versatile foundation for what comes next.
At Athens State, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to turn your interest in health into meaningful career opportunities.
Program Overview
Healthcare is one of the largest and most rapidly evolving sectors of the economy, creating opportunities for professionals with a strong understanding of health, science, communication, and the systems that support patient and community well-being.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding health and healthcare. You’ll build knowledge across areas such as human health, healthcare systems, wellness, research, and the factors that influence health outcomes. Rather than preparing you for just one specific healthcare occupation, the program provides a broad academic foundation that can be applied to a variety of health-related careers and professional settings. It can also serve as a foundation for students who plan to pursue additional education in healthcare or another health-related discipline.
Whether you’re already working in healthcare and want to advance your education or you’re preparing to enter the field, the program can help you develop the skills and knowledge employers value in today’s healthcare environment.
What You’ll Learn
The Health Science program combines scientific knowledge with an understanding of the people, organizations, and systems that influence health and healthcare. You’ll develop an understanding of human health and wellness while examining topics related to healthcare delivery, health promotion, disease prevention, research, and the broader factors that affect individual and community health.
Throughout the program, you’ll strengthen your ability to evaluate information, interpret research, communicate effectively, and approach health-related challenges from multiple perspectives. You’ll also develop the professional and analytical skills necessary to work effectively with patients, colleagues, organizations, and other stakeholders.
By the time you complete the program, you’ll be prepared to understand health issues from both scientific and practical perspectives and apply that knowledge in a variety of professional settings.
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
A Health Science degree can open the door to a variety of opportunities throughout the healthcare and health-related workforce. Because the program provides a broad foundation rather than limiting you to one occupation, you can use your degree to pursue different career paths based on your interests, experience, and additional qualifications.
Explore your career pathways with the Bachelor of Science in Health Science, including anticipated salaries, annual job growth, and even active job listings through the Career Concourse portal.
$72k
Health Services Manager Estimated Entry Salary
$101k
Health Services Manager Estimated Median Salary
Estimated salary and employment information based on labor market data provided by Career Concourse and is intended for informational purposes only. Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer and are not guaranteed upon degree completion.
Admissions & Aid
Athens State University provides an affordable and accessible path to a bachelor’s degree for transfer students, working adults, and others ready to advance their education.
Whether you’re transferring after completing an associate degree, returning to college to complete your bachelor’s degree, or already working in healthcare and looking to advance your career, Athens State can help you navigate the path forward.
Our Admissions & Aid team can help you understand admission requirements, transfer credit, financial aid, scholarships, and other resources available to help make your education more affordable.
Ready to take the next step? Explore your admission and financial aid options and discover how Athens State can help you reach your goals.
Why Choose This Program at Athens State?
Life doesn’t stop while you’re earning your degree. That’s why the Bachelor of Science in Health Science is offered entirely online, allowing you to complete coursework when it fits your schedule without sacrificing academic quality.
Built for Today’s Professionals
You shouldn’t have to choose between advancing your education and advancing your career. Athens State’s degree programs are designed with working professionals in mind. Flexible learning options allow you to pursue your bachelor’s degree while continuing to meet your professional and personal commitments.
Invest in Your Future The Smart Way
Athens State University is committed to providing an affordable, high-quality education. As Alabama’s most affordable public, state university, we give you the opportunity to earn a college degree while making a smart investment in your future, without unnecessary debt. Plus, our learning partnerships make a degree from Athens Sate even more accessible.
Learn from Experienced Faculty
Our faculty combine academic excellence with real-world experience, bringing current industry practices into every course. At Athens State, you’re not facing the journey alone — our dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff walk alongside you each step of the way, providing personalized guidance and support.
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*Average completion time varies by student and depends on prior credits
transferred to Athens State and the number of courses taken per semester.
Please consult with your Student Success Coach and faculty advisor for your personalized plan of study.