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Course Delivery: 80-99% Online
Total Credits: 120
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $317.26
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $1121.56
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Degree Overview
Prepare yourself for a career in healthcare with the B.S. in Health Sciences. The program exposes you to a wide diversity of health-related topics, including disease prevention, rehabilitation issues, human nutrition, disability intervention, and ethical and diversity issues. You’ll also have the opportunity to get real-world experience through an internship.
As a student in the program, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Admissions requirements vary.
To apply to this program:
- Complete application for admission.
- Submit official transcripts
- International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester:
Priority first-year deadline: June 1
Priority transfer deadline: July 1
Spring Semester:
Priority deadline: December 1
Summer Semester:
Priority deadline: March 16
Summer session II
Priority deadline: May 1
Your IU Online B.S. in Health Sciences prepares you for such careers as:
- Medical sales representative
- Behavior support technician
- Insurance analyst
- Home health aide
- Medical research coordinator
- Family care provider
- Nurse
- Hospital administrator
- Health program coordinator
To graduate with your B.S. in Health Sciences, you must complete 120 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:
- General education courses (32 credit hours)
- Health sciences general education courses (12 credit hours)
- Health sciences core courses (53 credit hours)
- General elective courses (23 credit hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTRD-N 265 | Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 211 | Learning Community Seminar | 2 Credits |
| HLSC-H 200 | Survey of US Health Care System Services | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 210 | Introduction to Rehabilitation | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 220 | Aging and the Older Person | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 250 | Health and Rehabilitation Systems Across the World | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 264 | Disability and Society | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 361 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 362 | Legal and Regulatory Aspects in Rehabilitation | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 363 | Ethical Issues in Rehabilitation Professions | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 365 | Diversity Issues in Health and Rehabilitation | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 441 | Administration and Supervision of Rehabilitation Organizations | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 442 | Research in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 444 | Program Implementation in Health and Rehabilitation | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 445 | Program Evaluation Methods in Rehabilitation | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 475 | Career Development for Health Care Professionals | 3 Credits |
| HLSC-H 495 | Health Internship | 6 Credits |
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