Online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Healthcare Administration

Make Changes That Matter — Earn Your Healthcare Administration Degree at UWF

Lead the Future of Healthcare

Pursue your career in the rapidly growing field of healthcare administration, which combines compassion, business, policy and science to manage the delivery of patient care.

The online B.S. in Health Sciences in Healthcare Administration degree at the University of West Florida (UWF) offers a program that champions excellence in practice. With this degree, you can plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, mental health organizations and insurance companies.

By the time you earn your degree, you’ll have proficient knowledge in healthcare laws and regulations, strategic planning, quality improvement, leadership, teamwork, marketing, economics and more. You’ll graduate ready for dynamic roles in the ever-evolving healthcare sector.

At UWF, we strive to provide multiple pathways to transfer credit, so you can complete your degree faster. Military experience or credit you’ve earned toward health-related certifications or licensures may transfer as credit toward your degree. With multiple start dates a year, you can begin your healthcare administration program online when it’s best for you.

100% Online Coursework

Generous Transfer Policies

Competitive Tuition

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Study a Career-Aligned Curriculum Online

Named as 4th on the “Best Online Bachelor’s in Health Science Programs” list by BestColleges.com in 2022, our B.S. in Health Sciences degree provides career-focused skills and experience in the Healthcare Administration specialization.

A minimum of 16 courses, some of which are recognized for high-impact learning opportunities or Quality Matters Certified, focus specifically on the essentials of healthcare administration. You can use this knowledge to complete an internship in the health industry so you graduate with the experience that future employers seek.

Administration

Learn the laws of healthcare, health economics, health finance, marketing and more.

Healthcare

Understand healthcare in the U.S. and study medical terminology, quality improvement and current healthcare topics.

Operations

Learn career essentials, healthcare administration, personnel administration, professionalism, strategic planning and marketing.

Discover the Convenience of UWF’s Online Programs

With our online programs, you can easily fit your studies into your busy schedule while building a solid foundation in the skills you need to succeed in your career. Our experienced faculty teach in a personalized environment, leveraging innovative learning strategies to help you grasp concepts. You will also have access to a wealth of resources that encourage your success from enrollment through graduation.

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Be Ready for Your Next Step into Healthcare Roles

Whether you are a transfer student wanting to complete your bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or are already employed in the health field and looking to advance your career, our bachelor’s degree in health sciences with a Healthcare Administration specialization prepares you for excellence in the field, wherever you land. Positions listed below are growing at rates of 8%, 16% and 28%, respectively.1

Top 3 Health Administration Careers with a Bachelor’s

  1. Medical and Health Services Managers: $104,830 per year1
  2. Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars: $58,250 per year1
  3. Medical Managers in Physician Offices: $99,440 per year1

About UWF Online

With a history of more than 50 years of leadership in education, UWF offers academic degrees with a mission to create the next generation of big thinkers. Based in Pensacola, our forward-thinking online degree and certificate programs prepare students for success through creative, collaborative learning experiences.

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  1. https://www.bls.gov/.