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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BS)—Degree Completion

Location: Online | Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Advance your career by building on your associate’s degree and earned health sciences credential that will enable you to succeed in today’s healthcare environment.

Leverage Your Knowledge to Advance Your Career

In this flexible online program, supplement your associate’s degree and clinical health sciences experiences by building a necessary foundation for health promotion. Get an understanding of foundational healthcare topics and complement your core studies with electives of your choice. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills you need for success in any clinical or non-clinical health sciences profession.

The Best Choice for a Rewarding Career

Study at MCPHS to make a surefire investment in your future.

#1

Best School for Health & Medical Prep

As ranked for Bachelor’s students in the U.S. by College Factual, 2026.

23%

Projected Job Growth

For medical and health service management occupations through 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025.

Top 10%

Health Sciences & Services Schools

MCPHS is among the top 10% for health sciences and services schools in the U.S. and ranked 2nd in Massachusetts according to College Factual.

Careers in Action: Health Sciences Alumni Making Their Mark

Discover the types of roles and organizations where Health Sciences graduates are making their impact.
  • Senior Administrative Assistant

    Brigham and Women's Hospital

  • Nutrition Services Coordinator

    Massachusetts General Hospital

  • Program Coordinator

    Boston Children's Hospital

  • Patient Care Technician

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

  • Rehabilitation Aide

    Bay State Physical Therapy

  • Program Coordinator II

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The mission of the BSHS Online Degree Completion Program is to build upon the academic preparation and professional experience of credentialed allied health professionals with associate degrees for a range of career opportunities in the clinical and non-clinical health sciences.

The goals of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences —Degree Completion are to provide:

  • an opportunity for students to earn a BS in Health Sciences fully online with the flexibility of full-time or part-time study;
  • opportunities for the development and demonstration of interpersonal, oral, and written communications, critical thinking, information literacy, and research design skills;
  • a comprehensive general education that includes an understanding of healthcare delivery, healthcare ethics, and interpersonal communications in healthcare;
  • a broad introduction to applied health sciences in the broad study of health care and promotion;
  • individualized academic advising and career mentoring for students who are interested in advancing their health careers in the clinical or non-clinical health sciences.

Online tuition is calculated at a cost-per-credit rate based on the program you choose and the number of credits for which you register. Learn more about Online tuition and fees here.

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