No, you cannot become a nurse with a bachelor’s degree in health science. Nursing is a separate field from allied health. You’ll need to earn an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing in order to become a registered nurse.

If you’re interested in becoming a nurse, consider a practical nursing diploma, associate in nursing or bachelor’s degree in nursing program. We offer both online associate in nursing and online bachelor's in nursing degree programs in select U.S. states.

There are many pathways to a career in healthcare and Herzing University exists to help you go back to school and grow into the career of your dreams.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, community health workers earn a average annual wage of $52,610 per year ($25.30 per hour).

The BLS projects employment for these types of occupations will increase by 14% from 2022-2032.*

Salaries can vary widely based on employer, the job title and its responsibilities, your level of experience, educational credentials and the state in which you are employed. A bachelor’s degree in health science can help you become qualified for many different types of jobs in allied health.

Our BS in Health Sciences typically takes 32 months to complete.

The time it takes to complete the program will vary depending on the amount of credit you are able to transfer from prior college learning, if any. Choose Herzing and you can transfer up to 90 approved credits.

A BS in health science degree completion program (sometimes alternatively called a “health studies degree”) allows current healthcare workers to complete their bachelor’s degree faster and advance to the next level in their current healthcare specialty. Keep in mind our degree program is built for a career more than a single type of job. Job titles and their respective roles and responsibilities will vary by employer. Building a foundation in health sciences helps you explore many opportunities in allied health, starting with roles such as community health worker and advancing up the ladder to advanced positions in healthcare.

A bachelor’s degree in health science offers you the opportunity to pursue the career pathway of your choosing and begin making a real difference in public health & wellness. Learn more about what you can do with a degree in health science.

Allied health is comprised of healthcare professions distinct from nursing and medicine, often in non-patient facing positions.

Allied health professionals are responsible for delivering health services related to:

• Managing healthcare systems
• Nutrition, fitness and dietary services
• Identifying, analyzing and preventing diseases and disorders
• Health promotion, rehabilitation or administration

Dental assistants, dental hygienists, medical assistants, medical billers and coders, occupational therapists, physical therapists, radiologic technologists and cardiovascular technologists can all be considered allied health professionals (among many others).

Allied health is a great career path for those looking to quickly start making a difference in healthcare.

Absolutely, an MBA is worth it! Earning a healthcare management MBA offers you the opportunity to develop broad-based, executive-level business management skills as well as specialized leadership skills for healthcare. In addition to gaining knowledge employers in healthcare are looking for, you’ll also hone your strategic planning abilities, strengthen your professional communication skills, and develop your personal leadership style.

Earning your MBA in Healthcare Management at Herzing is even more worth it, thanks to online flexibility, quality course content, and the opportunity to pursue another concentration that interests you.

We strive to make going back to school to advance your career as affordable as possible. Herzing offers several options for financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and loans.

You can use the Herzing University Tuition Wizard to find an estimate for tuition and expenses.

Nurses and other healthcare practitioners can benefit from earning an MBA. The advanced education in finance, accounting, human resource management and other business functions complements their clinical knowledge, equipping them for executive-level leadership.

In addition, the targeted courses in an MBA program offer in-depth exploration of issues facing the healthcare industry, from ethical, legal and regulatory considerations to the impact of technology.