Health Science

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science represents a strategic pathway for allied health professionals ready to expand their professional capabilities. This health sciences program provides graduates of associate degree programs in fields like medical assisting, health services administration, medical laboratory technology, and other allied health professions with the advanced coursework needed to assume leadership roles and pursue graduate education. The curriculum emphasizes the political, legal, and ethical dimensions that impact healthcare practice while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration essential in today’s healthcare environment.

Students explore healthcare financing mechanisms, risk management strategies, and cultural competency approaches that prepare them to work effectively with diverse populations. Coursework in epidemiology, research methods, and program evaluation equips health science graduates with analytical skills valued across healthcare organizations. The program connects health science theory with practical application, preparing students to educate clients and colleagues, lead quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to organizational development across healthcare facilities and community health settings.

Mission Statement

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science is designed for graduates of associate of science programs in allied health fields (including KU AS Medical Assisting, AS Medical Assisting Science, AS Medical Administrative Billing and Coding, and AS Occupational Therapy Assisting) to enhance their knowledge and skills as a member of the modern healthcare team. The program supports expansion of the professional role with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, problem solving and leadership capabilities for meeting the everchanging needs of today’s dynamic healthcare system.

Program Goals

• Enhance students’ leadership abilities within the healthcare profession
• Explore the political, legal and ethical issues that impact on the practice of healthcare
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration within a healthcare setting
• Develop a healthcare provider’s ability to educate clients, colleagues and the general public

Program Highlights

• Degree completion format designed for working professionals
• The health science program emphasizes practical application of leadership principles across healthcare organizations
• Coursework in conflict management prepares graduates to navigate the complex interpersonal dynamics present in healthcare settings
• Flexible learning format; choose from online, on-campus, and hybrid options

Gain Job-Ready Skills for a Health Science Career

• Advanced communication techniques for patient education and professional collaboration
• Strategic leadership approaches for healthcare organizations
• Cultural competency practices for serving diverse populations
• Research literacy and evidence-based practice application
• Healthcare policy analysis and advocacy skills
• Program planning and evaluation methodologies
• Risk management and quality improvement strategies
• Curriculum development for health professions education
• Healthcare financing and resource management
• Interdisciplinary team coordination
• Ethical decision-making frameworks
• Community health assessment capabilities

Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With on-campus, online, and hybrid learning options, experienced faculty, and comprehensive student support, Keiser helps learners achieve their personal and professional goals at all levels.

Applicants desiring to enter Keiser University must submit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. This permits proper scheduling and assures availability of classroom space. Applications for winter, spring or fall semesters should be made as early as possible, as these entry dates are normally the time of greatest enrollment.

For students enrolling at Keiser University, credit for courses or degrees completed at another institution is subject to approval by the Dean of Academic Affairs. These courses or degrees must be similar in content and duration to those offered in the program for which an applicant has applied. The Dean of Academic Affairs makes the final decision of accepted transfer credits from the received transcript. However, only courses listed on official transcripts receive permanent official transfer credit. (To grant such credit, Keiser University must receive official transcripts--- those mailed directly to Keiser University by the previous institution---by the end of a student’s first semester.) Keiser University requires that, at a minimum, a student complete the final 25% of a program through the University. Active duty, reservists, and National Guard service members who are students can complete at a minimum 25% of a program at any time through the University and graduate. Transfer students are informed in writing of any credits accepted as transferable. Preliminary notification is presented, in most cases, prior to enrollment but in no case later than the end of a transfer student's first semester. Students are responsible for having official transcripts sent to Keiser University from their former institution(s). It may be necessary for students to forfeit some previously earned credit in the transfer process since college philosophies, objectives and programs may vary and change from year to year. Therefore, Keiser University makes no blanket statement or promise of acceptance of credits from any other institution.

Keiser University accepts transfer credits applicable to an applicant's program of study from other institutions recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Keiser University accepts transfer of associate degrees that, upon evaluation, include the appropriate major course distribution without time limitations.

Transfer credits are granted only for courses in which a grade of "C" or higher was earned (2.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Keiser University students take one class at a time. Keiser University term lengths are 4-week, 8-week and 16-week.

Keiser University publishes this program as approximately 40 months and 120 credit hours.

Tuition is charged per 16-week semester according to the credit hours scheduled.

Keiser University charges tuition per 16-week semester according to the number of credit hours scheduled, not per program. The rates below are the university’s published Flagship (Residential) campus Tuition and Fee Disclosure, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to annual review.

Required fees

• Tuition deposit — $150.00, refundable before May 1 for fall and November 1 for spring
• Housing deposit — $250.00, refundable before July 1 for fall and December 1 for spring
• Education fee — $976.00 per semester, for programmatic participation and facilities resources
• Technology fee — $309.00 per semester
• Health insurance — $2,169.00 per academic year, or $1,370.00 for spring and summer only

Other fees are charged per occurrence: withdrawal $100.00, orientation $100.00, re-entry $150.00, car permit $50.00 ($15.00 for an additional permit), returned check $40.00, dorm key replacement $30.00, library late fee $10.00, student ID replacement $30.00, late payment $25.00 and transcript $10.00. Program supplies and kits vary by program; textbooks are estimated at up to $2,000.00 per semester.

Financial aid

Keiser University participates in federal Title IV financial aid. Students seeking aid complete the FAFSA using the university’s federal school code, 015159.

Graduates holding a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Keiser University find themselves prepared to pursue diverse career paths across healthcare settings. This health science degree opens doors to positions in healthcare administration, health education, clinical research coordination, and community health management. Health science graduates often move into roles that bridge clinical practice with administrative responsibilities, serving healthcare organizations, government agencies, public health departments, and research facilities. The health science program coursework provides the foundation needed for both career advancement and pursuit of graduate programs in public health, healthcare management, and other health professions.

Career Pathways in Health Science

• Health services managers
• Clinical research coordinators
• Health educators
• Public health specialists
• Patient care coordinators
• Medical laboratory supervisory

• Healthcare quality improvement specialists
• Health informatics professionals managing healthcare systems
• Clinical trials coordinators at research facilities
• Public health program coordinators
• Healthcare compliance officers
• Wellness program administrators

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science serves working healthcare professionals ready to advance through strategic education. With convenient online, campus-based, and hybrid learning formats, the program aligns with professional development goals while respecting the demands of healthcare careers. Whether you’re preparing for graduate education, pursuing leadership positions, or expanding your ability to serve patients and communities, Keiser provides the academic foundation and practical knowledge needed to make meaningful progress in the health sciences field.