Program Overview

Our online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree is flexible, affordable, and prepares you for a rewarding career in health services administration, long-term care management, and public health education. In addition, this Health Sciences major can serve as a foundation for those who want to pursue a master’s degree in the health care field.

The BSHS offers four concentrations organized across three tracks: Health Education, Health Care Administration, and Long-Term Care Administration.

Through an applied curriculum, students explore foundational health sciences concepts, healthcare systems, organizational leadership, health promotion, and strategies for addressing health disparities. Courses are taught by faculty who bring professional experience and practical perspectives into the classroom, helping students connect academic knowledge to real-world healthcare challenges.

The BSHS is designed for working healthcare staff moving into administrative roles, transfer students bringing previous college credit, and students in California and nationwide who plan to continue into graduate study in health sciences.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences does not lead to licensure or certification.

Concentrations

BSHS students choose one of four 12-credit concentrations organized across three health sciences tracks. Each concentration allows students to focus part of the 120-credit degree on the area most closely aligned with their academic and career goals.

Health Education Track

Health Education

The 12-credit Health Education concentration covers environmental health, epidemiology, health promotion, and lifestyle modification. It may suit students interested in public health education, community wellness, or health-promotion programs.

A related occupation is health education specialist, with a median annual wage of $64,070.

Health Care Administration Track

Health Care Management

The 12-credit Health Care Management concentration focuses on health care delivery systems, health information systems, and policies and ethics in health care. It may suit students interested in administrative and management roles across healthcare organizations.

A related occupation is medical and health services manager, with a median annual wage of $123,860.

Nutrition and Health

The 12-credit Nutrition and Health concentration examines health problems across the life cycle, human nutrition, and the relationship between nutrition and disease. It may suit students interested in wellness, nutrition education, preventive health, or further study in nutrition and health.

A related BLS occupation is dietitian or nutritionist, with a median annual wage of $76,400. Professional requirements for dietitians and nutritionists vary by state and role, and the BSHS does not itself confer licensure or certification.

Long-Term Care Administration Track

Long-Term Care Administration

The 12-credit Long-Term Care Administration concentration focuses on gerontology, health care advocacy, and long-term care administration. It may suit students interested in administrative or management work in nursing, residential care, assisted living, and other long-term care settings.

A related occupation is medical and health services manager. BLS reports a median annual wage of $123,860, with nursing and residential care facilities among the industries employing these professionals.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences must meet one of the following admission criteria:

  • High school graduate: Have completed high school.
  • GED: Have successfully completed the General Educational Development (GED) test.
  • Transfer student: Be in good academic standing at another accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Students who meet one of these criteria must then:

  1. Submit an application. TUW has waived the $60 application fee for prospective students.
  2. Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institutions. Students who completed college coursework outside the United States must have their transcripts translated and evaluated under TUW’s international admission requirements.

Official transcripts must be submitted by the end of the first term of enrollment.

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Tuition, Financial Aid & Scholarships

Tuition for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is $400 per semester credit. At that rate, tuition for the full 120-credit program is $48,000 before scholarships, financial aid, employer tuition assistance, or approved transfer credit.

Students may transfer up to 90 approved credits into the BSHS. A student who transfers the full 90 credits would have 30 credits remaining at TUW, representing $12,000 in tuition at the current $400-per-credit rate.

Eligible students may use federal financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and employer tuition assistance to help pay for their education. TUW tuition assistance counselors are available to help students review available funding options.

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Military & Veteran Benefits

Military training and experience may qualify for transfer credit toward the BSHS following TUW’s evaluation of military transcripts and applicable ACE credit recommendations. Because the BSHS accepts up to 90 transfer credits, eligible military students may be able to reduce the number of credits they need to complete at TUW.

Eligible military-affiliated students may also qualify for a reduced military tuition rate and receive military education advising for tuition assistance and VA education benefits. TUW participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and accepts eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits.

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What Can You Do With a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

A Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences can prepare graduates for roles across healthcare administration, health education, nutrition, long-term care, and community health. Career opportunities may vary based on the selected concentration, prior professional experience, employer requirements, and any additional certifications or licensure required for specific positions.

Graduates may pursue roles such as:

  • Health Educator (Health Education concentration)
  • Assisted Living Facility Manager (Long-Term Care Administration concentration)
  • Nutritionist (Nutrition and Health concentration)
  • Community Clinic Manager (Health Care Management concentration)
  • Health Services Manager (Health Care Management concentration)
  • Patient Advocate (Health Education or Health Care Management concentration)

Some occupations have additional education, experience, certification, or state requirements. For example, requirements for dietitians and nutritionists vary by state and role, and the BSHS itself does not lead to licensure or certification.

BSHS graduates may pursue career opportunities in a variety of healthcare and community-based settings, including hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, community health organizations, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and health education programs. Employment opportunities vary based on the student’s chosen concentration, professional experience, and the specific qualifications required by employers.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects approximately 1.9 million job openings in healthcare occupations each year from 2025 to 2035. Community health workers are projected to see 13% employment growth over the same period. Medical and health services managers have a median annual wage of around $124,000, while dietitians and nutritionists have a median annual wage of approximately $76,000.

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To explore their intended career, students can elect one of the concentrations from the following health sciences tracks: 

Credits

120

Duration

3.5 years full-time; 4 years typical

Format

100% online, eight-week courses; no residency

Concentrations

Four across three tracks

Start dates

Six per year

Next start

October 26, 2026

Apply by

October 23, 2026

Accreditation

WSCUC

Tuition

$400 per credit

Transfer credits

Up to 90

Licensure

Does not lead to licensure or certification

Application deadlines are generally the Friday before the term begins. Confirm the date with an enrollment counselor.

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Accreditation & Institutional Recognition

Touro University Worldwide is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Institutional accreditation applies to TUW as a university, including its online academic programs.

TUW is a California-based nonprofit university and part of the Touro University System.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences curriculum requires a total of 120 credit hours for completion, focusing on real-world applications of course theory.

The time to complete the online Health Sciences degree can vary based on several factors, including the number of credits accepted for transfer and whether or not students take time off between courses.

Full-time students (12 credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) can complete the online BSHS degree in three and a half years. Students who enroll part-time (six credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) complete the program in seven years.

Students specialize the Bachelor’s in Health Science degree through the selection of one of the following concentrations:

The time it will take to complete the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) degree online can vary. The duration of the program depends on several factors, including the number of credits accepted for transfer and whether or not students take time off between semesters.

The typical length of time for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) is four years.

Disclaimer:
Students who enroll full-time (12 credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) can complete the degree in three and a half years. Students who enroll part-time (six credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) will complete the BSHS program in seven years.

Why TUW: Faculty, Proof & Credibility

TUW’s BSHS combines online health sciences study with faculty whose academic and professional backgrounds span public health, healthcare systems, health informatics, and health promotion. Students learn from faculty within the Edith Neumann School of Health and Human Services who also teach across TUW’s graduate health programs. 

Faculty expertise

Lyzette Blanco, PhD, MPH

Director of the Edith Neumann School of Health and Human Services and Assistant Professor at Touro University Worldwide. Her academic and research interests include health disparities, childhood obesity, tobacco cessation, and the impact of childhood trauma on health and well-being. Her work emphasizes public health, health promotion, and addressing factors that influence health outcomes among diverse populations.

Ceabert Griffith, PhD

Faculty member in Touro University Worldwide’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and other health-related programs. His professional background includes family medicine and public health, with areas of expertise in health promotion, disease prevention, social determinants of health, and health outcomes. He is also an author of health-related books, contributing to the broader understanding of health and wellness through education and written scholarship.

Hasan Sapci, MD

Teaches in the BSHS and graduate health programs. His professional and academic work focuses on health informatics, telemedicine, healthcare data analytics, and digital health technologies.

Student & alumni outcomes

New 2026 TUW Alumna Queen Atapka discusses her TUW learning experience, affordable tuition, and the user-friendly student portal. TUW’s online flexibility allowed Queen to balance her professional career as a patient care provider while pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) education and advancing her healthcare leadership opportunities. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Health sciences is the broader field, covering areas such as population health, health education, wellness, and healthcare systems. At the bachelor’s level, TUW offers a BS in Health Sciences with a Health Care Management concentration for students interested in administration. At the graduate level, students can continue into the MS in Health Sciences or the more management-focused MS in Healthcare Administration. 

No. TUW does not require a previous science degree, clinical license, or healthcare background for admission to the BSHS. Students enter as high school graduates, GED recipients, or eligible transfer students. The curriculum then develops health-sciences knowledge through general education, major coursework, and the student’s chosen concentration, with topics varying from health education and nutrition to healthcare systems and administration. 

Students interested in health promotion and community education may choose Health Education, while those seeking opportunities in healthcare administration and organizational management may consider Health Care Management. The Nutrition and Health concentration focuses on nutrition, wellness, and healthy lifestyles, while Long-Term Care Administration prepares students to explore administrative and management roles in settings serving older adults and individuals requiring ongoing care.

Yes. The BSHS can provide undergraduate preparation for graduate study, including TUW’s MS in Health Sciences and MS in Healthcare Administration. Students interested in clinical graduate programs should review each program’s admission requirements carefully, because clinical degrees may require specific prerequisite courses, experience, examinations, or other qualifications beyond completion of the BSHS.

You may transfer up to 90 approved semester credits toward the 120-credit BSHS. A student who receives the maximum transfer credit would have 30 credits remaining to complete at TUW, which is roughly one year of full-time study. The number and type of credits accepted depend on TUW’s evaluation of previous coursework and how those credits apply to degree requirements.

No. The BSHS is delivered 100% online, so students do not need to live in California to enroll. TUW participates in NC-SARA for interstate distance education and provides online programs to students nationwide. Students should review TUW’s current state-authorization information if they have questions about distance-education availability in their state.