Bachelor of Health Sciences at University of Kansas

Programme overview

KU’s online Bachelor of Health Sciences provides students with a broad foundation in health sciences and the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and skills in specialty areas related to their anticipated health care profession. Bachelor of Health Sciences students can explore elective courses that help them concentrate their knowledge in nutrition, public and population health, environmental health, health policy and management, and clinical trials management.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies | Study mode: online | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

The following table describes the specific courses to fulfill the Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) degree requirements. While completing all required courses, students must also meet each of the following hour and grade-point average minimum standards: Total Hours: Satisfied by a minimum of 120 total hours.

Career pathways

Students should be sure to discuss their long-term plans with their academic advisor for help in selecting the best courses for their desired educational pathway and career plans. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects health care related careers to grow 14% by 2028.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through School of Professional Studies and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. The Bachelor of Health Science follows university admission requirements for transfer students. First-year students apply for admission through the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. This program offers flexible pathways for students to complete their degree. Students can take foundational courses at community colleges or the KU Lawrence Campus, and complete upper-level coursework through the School of Professional Studies. Upper-level courses requirements for the major are available online.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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