Grand Canyon University | BS in Health Sciences

Allied health professionals seeking an education to help them prepare for advanced positions in the health care field could reach their professional goals when they study in Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. Read on for curriculum details, post-grad options, and more.

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Official Program Name:

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

School Offering Program:

Grand Canyon University

Degree Level:

Bachelor's

Program Prerequisites:

Prior to entering this BS degree program, prospective students should have already earned an associate's degree in allied health and be working professionals in a health care setting. Familiarity with health care regulations, systems, and trends could prove beneficial. Applicants to Grand Canyon University should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements.

Program Description:

Individuals in the health services field, such as phlebotomists, radiologic technicians, or EMTs, who are interested in expanding their managerial skills in areas of health care systems, patient care, health safety, and policy evaluation could do so in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program at Grand Canyon University. Topics discussed in major courses include health care quality and standards compliance practices, health care policy and roles, health care delivery systems, health care ethics, and decision-making processes in health care interventions and assessments. Classes also focus on risk management, health care research methodologies, effective communications in health care, and leadership models and styles. For the capstone course, students must complete an extensive evidence-based written project that addresses and proposes an implementation plan to solve a current issue in health care.

Learning Format:

Online

Program Length:

120 credits.

Financial Aid Available:

Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact Grand Canyon University's financial aid office for more information.

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Required Courses for a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences:

In addition to 36 credits in the major curriculum, students of the BS in Health Sciences program must complete 34-40 credits in general education classes and 44-50 credits in electives to earn this degree. Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Grand Canyon University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

General Education Courses (34-40 credits)

Students choose courses from the following competencies:
- University Foundations
- Effective Communication
- Christian Worldview
- Critical Thinking
- Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics

Major Courses (36 credits)

Professional Dynamics and Allied Health Professions
Risk Management and Health Care Regulations
Safety, Quality, and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Care
Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals
Transcultural Health Care
Ethical and Spiritual Decision Making in Health Care
Trends and Issues in Health Care
Health Care Systems
Ethics for Health Care Professionals
Communication and Application of Research in Practice
Leadership and Vocation
Professional Capstone Project

Open Elective Courses (44-50 credits)

Students choose from any available GCU courses

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

In many cases, the BS in Health Sciences program could adequately prepare graduates to assume greater responsibilities in the health care field; however, those who wish to advance into senior management or executive positions might need to obtain a master's degree. Depending on the field of study chosen, master's degree students could more closely examine topics in health care management, health care program analysis, health care policy development, or health care data management.

Specific master's degree programs that graduates might consider include, but are not limited to:

Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Health Informatics
Master of Science in Health Administration
Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellness

Career Paths:

Professionals who earn Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences could begin to apply their advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills to mid-management or supervisory roles in their current environment or seek these positions in new health care settings. They might oversee staff in areas of patient care, health program development, health data management, health education, or health systems management.

Positions that could be a good fit for graduates include:

Health services manager
Community health specialist
Health education specialist
Registered health information technician