Earn your degree. Advance your health science career.
Build a foundation in the health sciences, then customize your education with electives.
Bachelor’s Completion Program in Health Science
The healthcare sector is growing rapidly due to longer lifespans, an aging population, and higher rates of patients with chronic conditions. As a result, skilled professionals who are able to take on these new challenges will be in high demand.
A Bachelor of Science in Health Science will prepare you for a range of careers in hospitals, clinics, government agencies, sports facilities, and other healthcare settings. You can also leverage your knowledge as the foundation for advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry, respiratory therapy, nursing, and public health. As a health science student, you’ll develop:
- Essential skills in healthcare policy and health law
- A deep understanding of anatomy, biology, chemistry, and other scientific principles
- A specialization in your area of interest, such as nutrition, psychology, or public health
- Real-world work experience through in-class assignments, a capstone project, and co-ops
With Northeastern’s health science bachelor’s completion program, you’ll be able to transfer credits, apply for exclusive scholarships, and receive dedicated support designed for students like you—so you can successfully earn your degree no matter your academic journey.
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Projected growth in healthcare careers from 2020 to 2030 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020)
New healthcare jobs expected to be added by 2030 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020)
Median annual salary for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)
Scholarship Opportunities
The College of Professional Studies offers a number of scholarship opportunities (up to $15,000) for our students. These scholarships, which are supported by alumni and faculty, are based on a student’s demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, and/or personal circumstances. Scholarships are awarded several times throughout the academic year to eligible domestic and international students. Opportunities include:
- Professional Advancement Scholarships (up to $10,000)
- Lowell Institute Scholarships (up to $15,000)
- Ruby Linn Foundation Scholarship for Servicemembers and Veterans (up to $10,000)
- Dean's "Break Through" Scholarship (up to $10,000)
- Community College Scholarships (up to $8,000)
"Our students get access to top academic and hands-on experience from the country’s medical mecca. When done, they’re ready to take on many challenges in the booming healthcare industry.”
- Earlene Avalón, lead faculty member known for her research on post-secondary education, workforce diversity, and health disparities
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Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions-oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.