Bachelor’s Degrees in Healthcare

Further your career in clinical disciplines with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree. As a health sciences student, you will examine patient care, risk management, professional ethics, organizational leadership and more.

Prepare to work strategically within healthcare organizations of all sorts, managing daily operations and leading with vision and purpose. The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration explores healthcare business competencies, financial management, organizational dynamics, leadership, professionalism and other core concepts in healthcare management and administration.

With a BSN, you'll have the opportunity to learn how to become a confident, practice-ready nurse. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree can provide you with an opportunity to develop strong clinical skills in experiential learning environments, as well as competencies in evidence-based nursing theory. Prepare to sit for the NCLEX-RN^{(See disclaimer ®)} and care for patients at the bedside or in a variety of work settings.

Examine best practices in caring for the health of others on a community-wide or regional basis. The Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree examines the role of community health professionals in data collection and analysis, program planning and implementation, community outreach and professional communications.

Health information accuracy and confidentiality are important aspects of modern healthcare organizations. Explore foundational competencies in digital records technologies, best practices and regulatory compliance — all designed to enhance patient care and safety — with the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management degree.

Examine how technology and healthcare can intersect and support healthcare data collection, management and security with the Bridge (Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Informatics) program. Prepare to work at the forefront of technological innovation in healthcare settings.

Prepare to tackle public health nursing coursework at the graduate level with the Bridge (Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health Nursing) program. Work through a curriculum that examines preventive, therapeutic and intervention methods applicable to diverse populations.

The Bridge (Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner) is well-suited to licensed registered nurses, including those with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) who would like to pursue graduate education and board certification in family nursing. Examine advanced topics in assessments, diagnostics and treatments through the lens of culturally competent care.

Focus on both business competencies and healthcare excellence with the Bridge (MBA and MSN with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems) dual bridge program. This program is designed for licensed nurses with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who wish to pursue graduate-level education using a foundation of advanced nursing practice and leadership competencies.

In addition to our main campus in Phoenix, GCU offers additional site locations for our ABSN program. We are continuously exploring new opportunities for more locations for those interested in earning their BSN degree through our accelerated program.

GCU is a military-friendly university committed to helping you use your benefits to earn your degree. Beneficiaries must enroll in an accredited institution to receive benefits.^{(See disclaimer 2)} GCU is institutionally accredited, and certain healthcare bachelor’s degree programs within the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions have received additional accreditations that reflect our commitment to quality healthcare education.

Learn more about our healthcare and BSN military discount and transfer options.

Patients rely on healthcare professionals to possess in-depth knowledge and sharp clinical skills. At GCU, we take pride in graduating highly competent healthcare professionals. Many of our bachelor’s degrees in healthcare have been recognized by established accrediting bodies, including the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, which has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). In addition, the GCU Pre-Licensure Nursing Immersive Simulation has received Provisional Accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

GCU is proud to be an institutionally accredited university. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has continually accredited GCU since 1968. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions shares the university’s commitment to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies. For more information on the accreditation of nursing programs and other university approvals, please visit our University Accreditation and Regulations page.