Bachelor of Science in Health Services – Online
Advance your career in health science or prepare for an advanced clinical or administrative degree. Build your foundation for professional success in Northeastern's industry-aligned, future-focused curriculum.
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Overview
Northeastern’s bachelor’s degree program prepares you for professional success in a wide range of healthcare and health sciences careers, giving you the foundation to thrive in a fast-growing sector.
You’ll engage in an industry-aligned curriculum that flexibly combines online coursework with science lab experience—unlocking your ability to navigate complex healthcare system challenges with confidence. You can personalize your degree with a choice of four majors plus elective options. The curriculum fulfills the prerequisites for clinical programs, including premedical, predental, and other academic paths.
As a graduate, you’ll be ready to pursue entry-level positions in healthcare or continue your education in a clinical or research-focused graduate program.
Unique Benefits
- Study flexibly with part-time and full-time options, combining hands-on lab work with online learning.
- Develop key healthcare competencies, including systems thinking, operations, leadership, and data-informed decision-making.
- Build the confidence to navigate evolving healthcare delivery models, regulations, and patient needs.
- Participate in a capstone project—applying the knowledge you have gained to a real-world challenge.
- Prepare yourself for a wide range of roles across health sciences, healthcare management, administration, and public health—one of the fastest-growing sectors in the economy.
- Gain the prerequisites needed to continue your education in a premedical, predental, physician assistant, or other health professions graduate program.
Career Prospects
A Bachelor of Science in Health Services prepares graduates to support healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and manage operations within hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, and community health organizations.
Medical and Health Services Manager
Medical and health services managers plan, direct, and coordinate healthcare services in hospitals, physician practices, and other clinical settings. Median annual salary: $110,680 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers, May 2023 wage data).
Health Education Specialist
Health education specialists design and implement programs that promote wellness, prevent disease, and improve community health outcomes. Median annual salary: $63,000 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Health Education Specialists, May 2023 wage data).
Community Health Worker
Community health workers connect individuals to healthcare services, provide outreach and education, and advocate for community health needs. Median annual salary: $48,200 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Community Health Workers, May 2023 wage data).
Program curriculum
For details on required courses, concentrations, and electives, please consult the current academic catalog.
Cost and Tuition
Cost Per Credit
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.
Admissions
Application Facts – begin at our website
- No application fees
- No SATs or ACTs required
- Multiple start terms per year
Requirements
- Online application – free and simple to complete
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree or completed attestation form
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language
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