Online Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing and Healthcare

Nurses and healthcare professionals are constantly needed as the healthcare industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. The right degree gives you skills and credentials that allow you to impact patient outcomes, influence the industry in a positive way, and make a real difference in your community. These bachelor's degree programs in nursing and healthcare are designed to fit your life and focused on preparing you for a meaningful and rewarding career. Whether you're just entering the field or looking to enhance your credentials, a bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare from WGU can help you meet your goals.

WGU's Online Nursing & Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Programs

Join the force of healthcare workers who are changing lives with a bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare from WGU. The average time to complete a bachelor's degree with WGU is 2.5 years*, proving that WGU students are motivated and use the opportunity to control their speed to graduation. In 2022, more than 7,000 nurses completed WGU's bachelor's in nursing (RN to BSN) degree program. Students transfer an average of 34 credits to bachelor's of business programs at WGU, helping them move through their degree program even faster.

Competency-Based Education

If you already have extensive experience as a nurse or healthcare professional, the last thing you want is to spend more time sitting in a classroom (physical or virtual) relearning things you already know. But now you need a bachelor's degree to take the next step in your career. Your experience is a valuable asset at WGU. To complete your degree, you must demonstrate you understand and can perform the necessary skills and knowledge the healthcare industry demands. With WGU’s unique educational approach, you won’t have to spend unnecessary time studying the concepts you already know. You'll prove you know the material through carefully designed assessments under the guidance of a dedicated mentor. There are no class rooms, no need to log-in at a certain time, and no due-dates for assignments. WGU’s programs are designed to fit the demanding schedules of busy workers like you.

Competency is defined as demonstrated knowledge, skill, or ability required to advance in a degree program. At WGU, course competencies are defined by an expert council, including employers. At WGU, you are in charge of setting the pace. Spend time on areas where you need more understanding and accelerate in subjects where you already have knowledge.

Accreditation and Recognition

The B.S. Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). These accreditations ensure that your degree is valuable to your employer and colleagues. WGU has partnered with The DAISY Foundation to honor WGU nursing faculty with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty. As a partner, WGU will be able to award faculty with this distinguished recognition for their meaningful contributions as nurse educators. Faculty members who are awarded The DAISY Award become lifelong honorees.

Online Coursework & Hands-On Field Experience

WGU’s healthcare degree programs are an innovative mix of online, competency-based coursework and hands-on, real-world experience. While most of your coursework will be completed online, post-licensure nursing programs include some field experiences that you’ll complete either where you work or in a nearby facility (where WGU will help to place you). Prelicensure nursing students complete the clinical requirements with clinical partners in the local area. Undergraduate Leavitt School of Health students complete one interprofessional course that requires scheduled computer engagement for up to six sessions over the course of a month. Most other courses can be completed on your schedule and do not require a specific schedule of attendance.

Scholarship Opportunities

One thing the pandemic has shown us is just how much America needs nurses, especially nurse leaders. Named for Dr. Margaret McClure, the catalyst for today’s magnet hospital program, this $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to one recipient each quarter who has demonstrated activism or innovation in nursing that improves patient outcomes.

Online Health Science Degree at Purdue Global

It’s time to earn an in-demand degree in the fast-growing field of health care. Move your career forward and be ready to improve patient lives and community health outcomes. This 100% Online Bachelor's Degree in Health Science allows you to develop the administrative, practical, and professional skills needed to take on leadership positions throughout the health care field. You will explore demography, epidemiology, biostatistics, and other community health tools, plus learn about health, healing, and wellness from a broad multicultural perspective.

Customization and Practical Experience

You can customize your online health science degree with the Military Physician Assistant Preparation (MPAP) concentration—exclusive for active-duty servicemembers. You can also gain valuable on-the-job experience and boost your resume through an optional internship in a health care setting. Courses in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science teach you to apply principles of healthy living to the education of individuals and communities. You'll learn from experienced professionals who bring real-world knowledge to the courses they teach.

Sample courses include: Research Methods for Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Practices in Public Health, Environmental Health, Social Determinants of Health and Health Behavior. If you are an active-duty service member of the U.S. military, you may personalize your Bachelor of Health Science degree with a concentration in Military Physician Assistant Preparation (MPAP). The MPAP concentration serves as preparation, but not direct qualification, for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) offered by the U.S. military.

Transfer Credit for Military Personnel

Servicemembers and veterans, get the recognition you deserve and earn your degree faster with our PME2Degree ® program. Use our Military Transfer Credit Estimator to see how much of your occupational and military training counts as college credit. You could be closer to your degree than you think. Contact an Advisor for a free evaluation of your prior learning, work experience, military training, and other life experiences.

Tuition Case Study: From Ivy Tech to Purdue Global

See how one Ivy Tech graduate finished what they started — and saved more than $20,000 in tuition. From Ivy Tech to Purdue West Lafayette, this student had years of prior learning under their belt. Now an active-duty Airman, they wanted to finish their bachelor’s degree with the flexibility to learn from anywhere. At Purdue Global, they were able to transfer 122 credits, putting them on track to graduate with their health sciences degree in as few as 5 terms.

Item	Credits	Cost
BS in Health Science	180	$29,700*
Ivy Tech Community College Credits	-16	-$2,640
Indiana University Credits	-5	-$825
Purdue University Credits	-101	-$16,665
Total Savings/Credits Awarded	122	$20,130
Remaining Tuition/Credits	58	$9,570

*Based on active-duty tuition rate of $165 per quarter credit hour.

Medical University of South Carolina's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies (HCS)

The Medical University of South Carolina's (MUSC) Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies (HCS) program now features comprehensive integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its curriculum. This enhancement ensures that students not only gain a solid foundation in health care and population health but also develop the digital competencies and AI literacy essential in today's evolving health care landscape. Designed as a 16-month, fully online degree-completion program, the HCS program caters to working professionals and transfer students.

Program Highlights and Objectives

• AI-enhanced coursework integrated into over 16 classes.
• Clinical AI Seminar Series featuring discussions on the application of AI in real-world healthcare settings to support evidence-based clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
• A comprehensive practicum project culminating in a portfolio of AI-informed solutions to real-world healthcare challenges.
• Flexible online format designed to fit your schedule and support your career goals.
• Interprofessional learning environment fostering collaboration across health care disciplines.

Students aim to complete their bachelor's degree while maintaining employment, advance their careers with a digitally forward education, and prepare for graduate studies in health professions. Our students come from diverse health care backgrounds, including occupational therapy assistants, physical therapy assistants, medical assistants, radiologic technologists, and cardiovascular technologists. Whether you're an experienced allied health professional or new to the health care field, the HCS program equips you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a technology-driven health care environment.

Come explore our newly updated Healthcare Studies curriculum— now enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and training, designed to help you build digital skills, strengthen your career readiness, and thrive in a technology-driven health care environment. Build your expertise in health care and population health while developing the AI and digital skills today’s health professionals need to lead and innovate.

Medical Studies BS – Pre-Med Bachelor's Degree at ASU Online

Discover how health care professionals contribute experiences, skill sets and resources that lead to positive outcomes for patients in this online Bachelor of Science in medical studies from Arizona State University. Upon completing this pre-med bachelor’s degree program, you’ll be prepared with the scientific background and interpersonal skills needed to pursue graduate studies in health care. This program will prepare you with the academic background needed to pursue a career in the health care field. While continuing on to professional school is a popular option for graduates, you’ll also be equipped for roles as a community health worker, project coordinator, research assistant and more.

Curriculum and Career Pathways

As a medical studies major, you’ll take foundational courses that build the knowledge needed for professional health studies, such as anatomy, physiology, biology and chemistry. You’ll also explore topics ranging from patient-centered care and ethics to complementary health care and patient-provider relationships. Learn from renowned medical professionals across disciplines. No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to ASU, you must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 of the following courses: Four years of math, four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses), three years of lab sciences (One year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences or physics), two years of social sciences (including one year of American history), two years of the same second language, and one year of fine arts or career and technical education. Note: You cannot have course deficiencies in both math and lab sciences competencies.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following: Top 25% in your high school graduating class, 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A), ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)*. *Additional information about ACT / SAT: ASU doesn’t require the writing portion of these tests. ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission but may be submitted for ASU course placement.

Besides a high school diploma, applicants may also meet undergraduate admission requirements through one of the following: GED*, HiSet*, TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion)*, California High School Proficiency Examination. *Some higher requirement programs require ACT/SAT scores or additional coursework to satisfy aptitude and/or course competency requirements. Homeschool applicants must meet all general admission requirements for ASU. You may also need to provide additional documentation after you submit your application. If needed, you'll be notified after we receive your transcript.

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher. To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you. *Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.