Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree Online
Advance your career with a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management degree from UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Serving students with a wide range of backgrounds, this program empowers working adults to move into leadership roles in the healthcare industry. Our fully online education provides students an affordable, accessible and achievable path to bachelor’s degree completion. We do this through:
- Evening classes and asynchronous learning
- Automatic in-state tuition and scholarship opportunities
- Student success coaching and support from day one
Enter the BPHM program with as few as 36 credits and earn what you need to complete your degree while also building valuable professional knowledge and skill sets.
Take this powerful next step toward greater personal and professional success and share your information with us to learn more about UVA SCPS!
Experience an Education from a Distinguished University
Although you’ll be learning 100% online, your education will still come from the nationally ranked University of Virginia! Experience our high-quality, distinguished courses in an online setting designed for working professionals and adult learners.
Enhance Your Professional Opportunities
Serving students with a wide range of backgrounds, this program empowers working adults to move into leadership roles in the healthcare industry. Students will develop foundational knowledge and strengthen skills that are essential in today's competitive and ever-evolving healthcare environment.
No Background Required
You don't need an allied healthcare background to apply to the BPHM program — we offer two pathways for admissions to accommodate more students. A pre-admission adviser will guide you through the application process depending on your professional experience.
Flexible and Supportive Learning for Adult Professionals
Our program fits into your busy schedule with a blend of asynchronous and synchronous online evening classes that cover health science technical requirements and other major core requirements. Combined with our personalized academic advising and robust support services, we ensure a smooth path to your bachelor’s degree.
Accessible Financial Support
Benefit from in-state tuition, regardless of where you live, and earn your UVA degree at a competitive price. There are also a variety of financial aid options that we can help you explore, from grants to federal loans to scholarships. Our pre-admission advisers and recruitment coordinators will be happy to assist you in understanding your options.
UVA Enlighten — Don't Have 36 Credits?
UVA Enlighten offers working adults the opportunity to gain college credit while developing key professional knowledge that enhances career development. Designed for students with fewer than 30 credits, this 100% online program bridges the gap for those with little to no college experience and provides a seamless pathway into our BPHM bachelor’s completion program.
Program Highlights
Key Takeaways
Experience undergraduate study that’s designed around the lives and schedules of working adults. Build your undergraduate college credits while gaining essential knowledge for the healthcare industry.
How It Works
Transfer a minimum of 36 credits to jump-start your bachelor’s completion education. Once you’ve earned the 120 semester credits that are required, you’ll officially complete your BIS and can begin the next phase of your career!
What You Will Learn
The online BPHM program provides a unique opportunity to gain career-relevant knowledge in a flexible format. The curriculum includes general education, health science management electives and major core requirements.
What I loved most about the program was the interaction it promoted between professors and students. Every day, I looked forward to class because the topics were interactive, and participating was just fun.
Dennis J. Wilson
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, ‘23
Through this program, you see that you are impacting more than just yourself in earning a paycheck as a healthcare provider. Now, it’s me in a community of people, and what I do affects all these people.
Tanya Blaine
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management, ‘23
There is a place for you at UVA. Don’t let your age or your status or anything like that deter you. And if your future looks a little blurry, adjust your perspective. Things can change.
Tanya Blaine
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management, ‘23
With UVA Enlighten, we’re not just shaping careers; we’re shaping the future of healthcare.
Wendy Horton
CEO, UVA Health University Medical Center
My professors have instilled a confidence in me. They’ve helped melt away my preconceived notions about what things should and should not look like. What I’m doing at SCPS is filling up the hole in a way I never thought was possible.
D Jay Kuhns
UVA SCPS Bachelor's Degree Student
I fulfilled a personal challenge when I earned a degree from UVA. I wouldn’t have been able to do this 15 years ago when I got out of high school. [The School of Continuing and Professional Studies] gave me an opportunity to continue my degree at a pace that worked for me.
Tyler Dean
BPHM Graduate
My experience at SCPS was highly positive. The faculty and staff were supportive and knowledgeable, and I appreciated the program's flexibility, which allowed me to balance my coursework with my professional and personal responsibilities. Earning my bachelor's degree has significantly impacted my personal and professional life. I feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in achieving this goal.
Stanley Rugumayo
BIS – Healthcare Management Concentration, ‘24
Attending UVA SCPS has been a life-changing experience for me. The program has provided me with a valuable set of skills and knowledge that have helped me accelerate my professional career.
Deesh Bhattal
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Advance Your Education, Goals and Future
Affordable
Affordable
Regardless of residency, all online students are eligible for in-state tuition. Additionally, financial aid opportunities help make our top-quality education attainable for a diverse range of students.
Accessible
Accessible
Our bachelor’s degree completion programs are available 100% online, allowing you to tailor your education to your schedule.
Achievable
Achievable
SCPS programs provide a practical option for working adults who are ready to make their next career move without having to put life on hold to do so.
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Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management
Serving students with a wide range of backgrounds, this program empowers working adults to move into leadership roles in the healthcare industry. We’ll accommodate your busy schedule with a blend of on-demand and live online evening classes that consist of general education, health science management electives and major core requirements. Combined with our personalized academic advising and robust support services, this ensures a smooth path to your degree completion.
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- #2 Best Value Public University, The Princeton Review, 2023
Why Choose UVA SCPS for Your Bachelor Completion Program?
Affordable Education
We’re committed to removing as many barriers as possible to a more rewarding future. That’s why all online students, regardless of residency, will benefit from in-state tuition. We also offer a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to make our top-quality education attainable for a diverse range of students.
Comprehensive Support
Continuing your education is a big step to take but, at UVA, you’ll never be alone. Experience continuous support from the pre-admission stage all the way through graduation and into the next phase of your professional journey. Our advisers and student success coaches are dedicated to your success. You’ll also have access to writing support, library services and more of our student resources.
Learning Experience
The flexibility of our 100% online format, with both synchronous and asynchronous learning options, allows you to more easily balance your education with the rest of your life. Immerse yourself in an interactive and engaging online community that fosters peer networks and lifelong connections.
Expert Instructors
Learn from seasoned professionals who are also committed to providing you with personalized mentorship and support. The extensive real-world experience they bring to class allows you the chance to gain their unique firsthand insights. Most importantly, our faculty are more than just educators — they’re also dedicated mentors ready to ensure your success.
Ready to Apply?
Take the leap toward finishing your undergraduate degree with UVA SCPS. Our 100% online programs are uniquely designed to help you balance your education with your busy life. Apply today using our streamlined application process and enjoy these advantages:
- No application fee
- Automatic in-state tuition regardless of where you live
- Hands-on support from pre-admission advisers and recruitment coordinators
Additionally, applicants for our programs are strongly encouraged to get a pre-admission transfer credit evaluation first. This important step will help position you for success in the application process at UVA SCPS.
Questions?
We take a student centered approach to admissions, so don’t hesitate to reach out. We also encourage you to take advantage of our pre-admissions transfer advising — an invaluable service to set you up for success in the application process!