$350
per credit hour
Quality
education by experienced faculty
Convenient
online courses
OBU’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Sciences online degree provides a flexible, accelerated bachelor’s completion pathway for working adults in healthcare. It will offer you a holistic understanding of the human body and how it functions to promote healthier lives.
Key areas of study include foundations of health sciences, clinical anatomy and physiology and evidence-based practice including clinical decision making. For those working in a professional health care setting, this module will incorporate working hours towards completion of the degree.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Sciences
A degree in this field will prepare you to help individuals and communities with improved health through exercise, nutrition and lifestyle management. It provides a practical and solid foundation for post-graduate training in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language-pathology, athletic training, chiropractic care or other related professions.
Pathway to OBU’s Health Science Graduate Programs
Continue your post-graduate health studies journey with exceptional training offered through OBU’s online graduate health science programs. Learn more about these hybrid degrees:
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Science in Physician Associate
- Master of Science in Speech Language-Pathology
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
This program has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission and will launch in Fall 2027.
Benefits of the Online B.A.S. in Health Science Program
Flexible Online Learning
For students seeking flexibility and autonomy in your academic schedule, this mode of learning allows you to complete your bachelor of applied science degree fully online. It offers working adults a convenient and viable option and also honors real-world clinical experience. You will be offered strong student support services to assist your academic pursuits. Our faculty offer exceptional professional experience across multiple health care areas of expertise.
Valuable Skills for Job Readiness
As a student, you will be gaining the confidence needed to succeed as you learn to apply foundational health science knowledge to real clinical scenarios, use critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making and communicate professionally using medical terminology. As you integrate Christian ethics into your healthcare practice, you will be exposed to the importance of cultural sensitivity, empathy, and professionalism in all patient settings.
Pathway to OBU Graduate Health Degrees
Through OBU’s graduate and online degrees, the opportunity to continue your studies with an easy transition is available. Our dynamic and innovative hybrid degrees in Master of Science in Physician Associate, Doctor of Occupational Therapy or a Doctorate of Physical Therapy are accelerated to continue to save you time in your academic journey. This exercise science, health sciences degree offers a valuable foundation to continue your learning.
Meeting Industry Needs
There is a growing need for professionals in the healthcare industry. Major national shortages are prevalent in the fields of occupation therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology. For those currently working in the health field, it is an excellent pathway to career advancement and more specialized training.
Incredible Education, Affordable Cost.
Tuition: $350 per credit hour
Degree Plan: 90 hours plus 600 hours of directed work experience.
No application, enrollment or technology fees
As you pursue this online degree, we recommend you apply for FAFSA to assist with the cost of your education. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how affordable an OBU education really is. If you have further questions, our team of financial counselors are happy to assist you.
Due to the already-reduced tuition rate for this online degree, additional OBU scholarships do not apply. However, state and federal aid may be available to those who qualify. Therefore, you are encouraged to complete the FAFSA to find out if you are eligible.
Program Information
Program Distincitves
- This 90 credit hour degree offers a valuable workforce-aligned bachelor’s completion pathway
- Prepares students directly for OBU’s hybrid graduate health science programs
- A fully online degree with strong student support services
- Mentoring offered by discipline-specific faculty who guide academic planning, career advancement, and graduate school preparation in a highly relational online environment
- A Christian worldview is integrated into all facets of learning and health care practices
- Curriculum is developed by faculty across multiple graduate health disciplines
Faculty with Industry Experience
OBU’s exercise science professors are highly trained in their field of study. They have enjoyed successful careers as practicing clinicians, working particularly as physical therapists and sports and recreation professionals, before teaching in higher education. Together, they offer you a robust combination of knowledge in key elements of science, exercise, movement, human performance and overall personal wellness. The rigorous scope of study provides a solid basis for learning to help you succeed in the field of health sciences.
Faith Integrated Learning
At OBU, we believe in integrating faith into every aspect of learning, particularly the creation and care of the body. Our program encourages you to explore the intersection of Christian faith, human design, physical health and overall wellness of mind, body and spirit. You learn the value of empathy, client care and the awareness that all individuals are made in the image of God. An emphasis on ethical decision making grounded in biblical principles and personal integrity in healthcare is a key aspect of learning.
Graduate Success
Through rigorous, specialized curriculum and guidance from experienced faculty mentors, OBU graduates are well-prepared for success in the health sciences. Related areas of employment may include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, outpatient clinics, community health organizations and more. Our students achieve a 99% acceptance rate into graduate programs across a wide range of rewarding and impactful health-related fields. The BAS in health sciences degree is excellent preparation for pathways into health-related graduate programs
Start Dates
Summer 2026
May 8
June 3
World-Class Faculty
OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation
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