Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is a fully online program that provides students with the necessary background and skills for career paths in clinical and non-clinical roles. The program is designed to prepare students for roles that require critical thinking, data analysis, and ethical decision-making skills in contexts such as hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, research labs, or community agencies.

Program Highlights

• Fully online asynchronous
  • Accelerated 8-week courses
  • Flexible schedule and time to degree
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • Articulation agreements and tuition discounts with area community colleges
  • Learn from scholar-practitioner faculty
  • Real-world applications

Program Details

The program is offered by the Institute of Emerging Health Professions, Continuing & Professional Studies, and Online Programs. It is a Bachelor of Science degree that can be completed on the East Falls campus in an online format. The program requires 120 credits to complete.

Financial Aid

Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are interested in receiving federal or state aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Undergraduate students must be enrolled in six credits per academic semester to be eligible for most financial aid.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in health sciences, including prerequisite coursework for entry into graduate programs for a variety of health professions.

Institution

The program is offered by Thomas Jefferson University, which holds itself accountable for nurturing an environment of inclusion and respect, valuing the uniqueness of every individual, celebrating and reflecting the rich diversity of its communities, and taking meaningful action to cultivate an environment of fairness, belonging, and opportunity.