Arizona State University, USA, Tempe

Health Sciences - Allied Health, B.Sc.

Course Highlights

Flexibility is a hallmark of this degree, which offers online coursework and accepts a significant block of transfer credit for those who are completing or who have completed appropriate community college (or university) allied health programs. A strong group of health sciences courses includes grounding in human diseases, health care ethics, and more.

Career Opportunities

The health and fitness field has many career options, so when you're trying to choose a career, you'll most likely want to first determine what type of degree you should pursue. Job options may differ if you earn an associate degree instead of a master's, for example. Some careers available within the health and fitness field include: Personal trainer Health club manager Wellness coach Athletic coach Fitness consultant Positions such as personal trainer, wellness coach, fitness consultant and athletic coach involve working directly with individuals to help them to improve their physical fitness for health or athletic performance. Health club manager and fitness club owner are business-related positions in which the work is mostly administrative.

Course Overview

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences - Allied Health The need for skilled workers in health related fields is skyrocketing. The aging population, unhealthful life styles, and environmental conditions contribute to this trend. Health care spending is expected to double in the next ten years. If you want to enter the fast-growing world of health care, your biggest challenge may be simply sorting through the options! The Health Sciences program at Northern Arizona University will prepare you for employment in hospitals, government health agencies, private industry, and nongovernmental organizations. Do you see yourself as a health educator or speech-language pathology assistant Are you a practicing allied health professional, such as diagnostic imaging technician or respiratory care assistant Our programs will give you an avenue to success. Note: If you want to major in some emphases within the Health Sciences degree, you must apply and be accepted to the Department of Health Sciences program in addition to being admitted to the university. Career opportunities that might be pursued: Community colleges County health departments Hospital administration Indian Health Service With further education, one of these paths is possible: Podiatrist Therapist Physician Psychologist

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses include: Healthy Lifestyles Human Diseases Mind-body Health Stress Management Principles of Epidemiology Organization and Administration of Health Services Current Health Issues Leadership and Interprofessional Team Work for Health Professionals

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements Admission Requirements: To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below. All of Northern Arizona University's liberal studies, diversity, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements. All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work. At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.

English Entry Requirement

6

Contact Details

Arizona State University