What is a health sciences bachelor’s degree?

A bachelor's degree in health sciences prepares students for entry-level roles in healthcare administration, medical or pharmaceutical sales, and other health-related services. The health sciences degree, which is sometimes referred to as a “pre-med major”, can also prepare students to apply for and enter graduate and professional programs in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and others.
 
For students who are not interested in continuing to a graduate or professional program, health science graduates with a bachelor’s degree can find careers as health educators, health services managers or other healthcare administration jobs.

 

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What is a health sciences bachelor’s degree?

A bachelor's degree in health sciences prepares students for entry-level roles in healthcare administration, medical or pharmaceutical sales, and other health-related services. The health sciences degree – which is sometimes referred to as a “pre-med major” – can also prepare students to apply for and enter graduate and professional programs in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and others.

For students who are not interested in continuing to a graduate or professional program, health science graduates with a bachelor’s degree can find careers as health educators, health services managers or other healthcare administration jobs.

How does the health sciences degree prepare you for medical school?
For students dreaming of a career in medicine, the health sciences degree is one of the best majors for pre-med. At Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, the online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is the ideal program for students interested in graduate or professional programs because “the directed electives and the flexibility of the program allow students to select coursework that will best meet the pre-requisites of the graduate or professional program of their choice.”
Why should you consider an online health sciences degree?

Healthcare is rapidly changing. There is a critical need for broadly educated graduates with extensive knowledge of healthcare and service-related topics. The online bachelor’s degree is flexible and can prepare graduates for a wide range of rewarding careers in the healthcare field. 

With coursework in health promotion and disease prevention, as well as training in medical ethics and insight into healthcare disparities, health sciences graduates will be prepared for healthcare jobs that require them to interact with and care for diverse patient populations. 

Finally, the flexibility of the online health sciences degree at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a huge advantage for working students.

How much do health sciences graduates earn?

The range for health sciences salaries varies depending on if you pursue an entry-level healthcare administration or medical/pharmaceutical sales job right after graduation, or if you decide to earn a graduate or professional degree after your bachelor's degree.

Healthcare administration jobs

Health sciences graduates who do not plan to obtain a professional degree may enjoy careers in healthcare administration, in roles that support and manage the operation of healthcare facilities. Healthcare administration jobs that do not require an advanced degree include:

  • Healthcare Interpreters 
  • Corporate Wellness Specialists 
  • Volunteer Managers 
  • Health Education Specialists 
  • Nursing Home Administrator 
  • Health Information Management Director 

Healthcare administration salaries vary depending on your role. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics(link is external), health education specialists, for example, can expect to earn $55,220 a year on average. As you advance through the ranks at your organization in the medical and health services management field(link is external), you could earn $100,980 a year on average.

 

Medical or pharmaceutical sales jobs

Another option for health sciences graduates is a medical or pharmaceutical sales role. These roles require technical or scientific knowledge in order to inform and educate others about their products. Medical and pharmaceutical sales jobs could have the following titles:

  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative 
  • Sales Representative 
  • Sales Manager 
  • Inside Sales Representative 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and pharmaceutical sales representatives(link is external) can expect to earn $81,020 a year on average.