Program spotlight: Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Studies

Further your career in health care by earning this bachelor’s degree

Are you a health care professional looking to position yourself for career advancement or change? If so, Rider’s online allied health studies program can provide you with the knowledge, skills and credentials to explore multiple roles across the health care sector. With employment rates in health care on the rise, now is the perfect time to transition your degree from an associate’s to a bachelor’s, and build the scientific foundation to pursue advanced training or expand your career prospects.

Designed for working health professionals, as well as career changers, Rider’s 100% online program helps students who have received their technical education and licensure, and community college graduates who have earned a designated allied health profession associate’s degree prepare for new challenges in this growing industry.

Who are allied health professionals?

According to the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions, allied health professionals are broadly defined as highly trained individuals who offer services related to the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of diseases or disorders; promote disease prevention, wellness practices, dietary or nutrition services; and rehabilitation or health administration or management services.

Benefits of earning a bachelor’s degree in allied health care

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that by 2032, health care occupations are projected to grow much faster than the average in other industries with an estimated 1.8 million openings yearly. Here are a few benefits of earning your degree in allied health care that can help you get ahead of the competition:

• Advanced training: The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving. Rider's online allied health studies program equips you with knowledge in health policy, management, pharmaceuticals, human behavior and disease, life science and more to prepare you to navigate the current healthcare system more efficiently. 
• Increased employability: Obtaining a bachelor's degree in allied health will enhance your skills and experience, and provide you with a credential that makes you more employable. It also opens up opportunities for higher salaries.
• Opportunities for career transition: The training acquired in Rider's allied health studies program is versatile and offers the perfect platform to pivot your career to another area of the health care field. It also enables you to advance your education in a graduate program or professional training school.

Roles to explore with a bachelor’s degree in allied health

Earning your degree at Rider can lead to success by providing you with new training opportunities, increased earning potential, improved career prospects and job satisfaction. Job titles that allied studies graduates can explore include:

• Medical assistant
• Dietitian 
• Health information technician 
• Hospital social worker    
• Health care administrator

Reasons to choose Rider’s online allied health studies program

Rider’s online allied health studies program helps returning learners build upon their existing health care experience to expand their knowledge of best practices and training to offer quality, compassionate care to patients of diverse backgrounds. Additionally, this online degree program is designed to help remove the barriers to education that many working adult students face when looking to incorporate their education into their busy schedules. The benefits of learning online at Rider include:

• Flexible program start dates in the fall, winter, spring and summer that allow you the ability to study when it is convenient for you.
• Eliminating the stress of commuting to campus, classroom performance anxiety and other concerns related to in-person learning to give you more time to focus on learning.
• Affordable online courses with a variety of financing options, including scholarships, grants and discounted tuition rates.
• The ability for returning college students to transfer up to 63 credits from 2-year institutions and 90 credits from 4-year institutions.
• Access to a range of academic support services for online learners, including our Academic Success Center and Counseling Center.
• Career development, coaching and support resources offered through our Office of Career Development and Success