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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

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about the Bachelor of Science in Health Science 

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is a flexible, career-focused program for students and graduates of allied health programs. This health science degree prepares you for leadership, healthcare management, and graduate school opportunities.

Students gain practical skills in communication, critical thinking, and healthcare leadership, helping them meet health science degree requirements and succeed in a variety of settings. As one of the top healthcare degrees in Missouri, MSSU’s program combines flexibility with hands-on career preparation.

Is the Bachelor of Science in Health Science Right for You?

This program is designed for students who want to advance their healthcare careers, move into leadership roles, or prepare for graduate school.

This program fits you if you:

  • Are interested in healthcare management, public health, or allied health leadership.
  • Prefer a flexible, career-focused program that combines online and on-campus learning.
  • Want to build skills for career advancement or graduate studies.
  • Have completed or plan to complete an allied health associate degree.
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What You'll Learn in the Health Science Program

MSSU’s health science degree gives you the skills and knowledge needed to advance in healthcare and allied health fields.

  • Apply leadership and management skills in healthcare settings.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for health professionals.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, peers, and healthcare teams.
  • Analyze healthcare data and implement evidence-based practices.
  • Understand ethical and professional standards in healthcare.
  • Prepare for career advancement or graduate-level study.

Careers with a Health Science Degree

Graduates of MSSU’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science are prepared for a variety of healthcare and allied health roles. This degree provides the skills and knowledge needed to advance in management, public health, or graduate study.

Common career paths include:

  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Public Health Specialist
  • Health Educator
  • Clinical Coordinator
  • Allied Health Supervisor

Graduates of MSSU’s health science degree often work in hospitals, clinics, public health organizations, and healthcare management settings.

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Curriculum & Courses

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is designed for students who have completed—or are completing—one of MSSU’s accredited allied health programs: Dental Hygiene, EMS/Paramedic, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Therapy. The program builds on your existing clinical experience and credit hours, preparing you for leadership, graduate study, and healthcare management roles.

The allied health programs associated with the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree are:

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Dental Hygeine

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Paramedic

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Radiologic Technology

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Respiratory Therapy

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Program Format, Location & Schedule

  • Format: 100% online option available, ideal for working professionals and distance learners.
  • Location: MSSU, Joplin, Missouri.
  • Schedule Options: Full-time or part-time depending on prior credit and student needs.
  • Time to Degree: Varies based on transferred clinical credit; most students complete the program in 2–4 years after finishing their allied health program.

The B.S. in Health Science is designed to build on your existing allied health credentials, giving you flexible, career-focused pathways into healthcare leadership, public health, and graduate study.

Admissions & How to Apply

The Health Science degree is designed for students and graduates of accredited allied health programs, including radiologic technology, EMS, respiratory therapy, and dental hygiene. You can complete the degree while enrolled in your clinical program or after earning your license.

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