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title: "Associate of Science in Health Sciences"
description: "Build a strong foundation in health science, then step into an entry-level healthcare role or continue straight into a bachelor's degree."
url: "https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/health-sciences-as"
level: "Associate's"
field: "Health Sciences"
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# Associate of Science in Health Sciences

APU Global's online A.S. in Health Sciences gives working adults a faster on-ramp into healthcare. The 26-credit major core stacks directly into the B.S. in Health Sciences and prepares you for entry-level health roles.

## Program facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Level | Associate's |
| Field | Health Sciences |
| Credits to graduate | 60 |
| Major credits | 26 |
| Cost per credit | $535 |
| Estimated cost of major coursework | $13,910 (before aid and transfer credit) |
| Course structure | Eight-week sessions, six start dates a year |
| Format | Online, fully online |
| Transfer friendly | Yes, up to 90 credits |

## What you'll learn

- Understand fundamental anatomy and physiology
- Apply basic epidemiologic and statistical concepts
- Use medical terminology fluently
- Communicate health information clearly
- Understand U.S. healthcare structure
- Build a path to a bachelor's or allied-health program

## Career paths

- Medical & Health Services Manager
- Community Health Worker
- Healthcare Administrator
- Health Educator
- Administrative Services Manager

## Representative courses

- ARTS 110
- BIBL 100
- BIBL 230
- BIOL 105
- BIOL 225
- BIOL 230
- BIOL 240
- CHEM 115
- COMM 105
- ENGL 105
- ENGL 115
- HIST 202
- HIST 204
- HIST 420
- HSCI 100
- HSCI 105
- HSCI 110
- ISTU 101
- PHIL 210
- PSYC 105
- PSYC 295
- STAT 280

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Associate of Science in Health Sciences fully online?

Yes. This program is delivered 100% online with no required campus visits or live class meetings. Coursework is asynchronous with weekly deadlines, and everything you need, including the digital library and 24/7 Tutor.com support, is reachable from the Digital Campus.

### How long does this program take to complete?

Courses run in eight-week sessions with six start dates a year, so you move through the 60 credits required to graduate one session at a time. Full-time students take more courses per session and part-time students take fewer, and approved transfer credit reduces the credits you have left.

### What does the Associate of Science in Health Sciences cost?

Tuition is $535 per credit, about $13,910 for the full 26 credits before aid. There are no technology or graduation fees, employers can be billed directly, and service members, veterans, and their spouses receive a 10% tuition discount.

### Is APU Global accredited?

Yes. APU Global is separately accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), reaffirmed in 2024, and is a nonprofit institution sharing a Christ-centered mission and a heritage dating back to 1899 with Azusa Pacific University. That accreditation is what makes federal financial aid and credit transfer possible.

### Are there application fees or test requirements?

There is no application fee. No SAT or ACT scores are required; admission is based on a high school diploma or GED and official transcripts from any prior college. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis against each session's deadline rather than a single annual cutoff.

### How many credits can I transfer in?

Up to 90 credits. Military training is evaluated from your Joint Services Transcript, and up to 30 credits can come from Prior Learning Assessment. The evaluation is free and results come back before you enroll.

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Source: https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/health-sciences-as
Publisher: APU Global, a fully online university sharing one mission with Azusa Pacific University.
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