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Health Sciences A.S.

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HEALTH SCIENCES

Learn how to improve individual and public health through the lens of STEM.

Graduates work in diverse roles in the healthcare industry.
Earn up to $47k/year with an associate degree.

The Health Sciences Associate of Science (A.S.) degree at Motlow provides an option of study for students who want to pursue a career in health care. Some students enter this training and then, if accepted, transfer into a nursing program or an allied health program.

The associate degree in Health Sciences prepares graduates to work in diverse roles in the healthcare industry. Students who earn their Health Sciences A.S. degrees leave with a broad educational foundation in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, nutrition, pathophysiology, and physics.

Students who enroll in Motlow’s Health Sciences A.S. learn how to improve individual and public health through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

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Have you chosen a major? Is there a program of study that inspires you? Do you have your heart set on a particular degree? Motlow is here to help you find your future and craft a great career.

Start by choosing the credentials you want. Motlow offers:

  • Short-term certifications,
  • One-year diplomas,
  • 2-year associates degrees,
  • Associates degrees with embedded micro-credentials, and
  • Pathways to numerous bachelor degrees with majors in hundreds of programs. We have many additional articulation agreements with universities that allow you to easily transfer or even enroll simultaneously at Motlow and another institution
  • We have articulation agreements with universities that allow you to easily transfer or even enroll simultaneously at Motlow and another institution.

Use our program finder to explore all of the possibilities. Visit our transfer & articulations page to learn more about our partnerships with other universities. Explore your interests and aptitudes with our free YouScience tool.

Meet with one of our admissions counselors. Enroll and get assigned your very own completion coach.

The time is right. Call us today. It’s never been easier to find a scholarship and apply for aid to help pay for college. Our mission is your success, and we want to make exploring Motlow simple & free.

The median salary for health sciences graduates is $47,000 per year.

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Career Opportunities

  • Medical Assistant ($29-39k/year)
  • Medical Administrative Assistant ($31-42k/year)
  • Pharmacy Technician ($25-38k/year)
  • Health Information Technologist ($28-47k/year)

Motlow Health Sciences graduates often pursue careers in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, health information management, dietetics, pharmacy technology, and allied health.

This degree is a great starting point for students interested in qualifying for entry-level roles at the intersection of science and healthcare. Motlow’s Health Science graduates enter the workforce prepared to contribute to many aspects of the healthcare system. Graduates may choose to continue their education to a specific health professional area or pursue other health care opportunities.

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