Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Wellness
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Bachelor’s in Health and Wellness Overview
Come back stronger, ready to empower others to lead stronger, healthier lives. Earn your health and wellness degree online and move your career forward in a rewarding field.
- Meet the demand — with the growing emphasis on preventative care, new opportunities in wellness-related industries arise every day.
- Explore diverse approaches to health and wellness topics, including the integration of mind, body, and spirit.
- Customize your degree by focusing your electives on a particular area of study, such as nutrition or health science, or choose the exercise science concentration.
- Master effective health education and lifestyle strategies through the program's focus on health coaching.
- Learn from experienced health care professionals who are active in the field.
- Shorten your path to a master’s degree with our accelerated Graduate Program Pathways option.
Gain the Skills That Employers — and Our Communities — Need
- Apply evidence-based lifestyle and behavior change strategies to prevent chronic disease and improve health outcomes.
- Evaluate current research across nutrition, exercise science, health coaching, and integrative health to design effective, evidence-informed wellness programs.
- Navigate professional frameworks, ethics, and scope of practice to lead compliant, multidisciplinary care in diverse health settings.
Practical Learning
Complete a final capstone project to apply your health and wellness knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Meet Sienna
Being a young mom shaped Sienna Clawson’s dedication to providing postpartum care. She uses her bachelor’s degree in health and wellness to give new moms and their babies the holistic support they need to thrive. “I leave work feeling like I have made a difference,” she says.
Meet Juan
Juan Diego Montes Incer, a professional baseball player from Guatemala, achieved his lifelong dream of competing in the World Baseball Classic for Nicaragua. He then balanced his athletic career with pursuing an online bachelor’s degree in health and wellness from Purdue Global.
Testimonial(s): Testimonials were obtained by Purdue Global. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual; student experiences may vary.
What Courses Will I Take?
Courses in the Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness focus on lifestyle and behavior change strategies to promote health and wellness and reduce the risk of chronic health conditions. The program’s health coaching curriculum prepares you to translate principles of nutrition, movement, and health psychology into effective health education and lifestyle strategies.
You'll learn from experienced professionals who bring real-world knowledge to the courses they teach.
Sample Courses
- Fundamentals of Nutrition
- Principles of Exercise Science
- Disease Prevention and Lifestyle Medicine
- Models for Health and Wellness
- Principles of Health Coaching
- The Science of Stress and Resilience
- Applied Health Coaching
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Exercise Science Concentration
Gain expertise in human movement and function by selecting the exercise science concentration that focuses coursework on kinesiology, exercise physiology, applied exercise science for healthy aging and special populations, psychosocial aspects of exercise, and sports nutrition. You’ll be well prepared to apply physiological principles to enhance your professional practice.
Program With Concentration
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
3-Week Trial
Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Try an undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week trial period.
There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.
Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.
Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.
Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience
The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military graduate was awarded 62% of the credits needed for an associate and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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Career Opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for health educators in the U.S. is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations due to efforts to promote a healthier lifestyle to improve health outcomes and avoid costly medical treatments. The Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation for careers in health settings such as hospitals, private medical offices, public health agencies, corporate wellness centers, college health services/schools, insurance agencies, pharmaceutical companies, fitness centers/gyms, and community centers.
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General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. The skills and employers mentioned are a representation of the hiring needs within the labor market generated by Lightcast and may change over time. There can be no guarantee that any listed employer is or will be hiring in the future or will hire a Purdue Global graduate. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control. The default state is Indiana for those outside of the U.S.
Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Can you provide an example of a time you implemented a new health-related program or initiative?
- What strategies do you use to promote wellness among your peers and clients?
- What experiences have you had that shaped your understanding and passion for health & wellness?
- Can you tell me about a time when you were involved in addressing a significant health or wellness issue or trend?
- Describe a time when you encountered a challenge while working with clients. What steps did you take to address the challenge?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Advocacy
- Behavioral health
- Chronic disease management
- Communication
- Community health
- Ethical standards and conduct
- Exercise science
- Health and wellness coaching
- Health education
- Management
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient education and counseling
- Program development
- Social determinants of health
- Workplace wellness
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Prepare yourself for success with a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness.
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Get to Know Our Faculty
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
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Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.