Health Sciences (BAS)

With Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Applied Science in health sciences, you can tailor your studies to relevant areas of personal and professional interest. This BAS is designed specifically for students who’ve earned an Associate of Applied Science. Don’t have an AAS? Check out our Bachelor of Science in health sciences.

Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 19
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120

Health sciences BAS courses

This online BAS in health sciences offers a flexible curriculum featuring the latest research and insights on a wide variety of health care topics. Course topics in this program include health communication, health care systems and the effects of violence on health.

HSC 432: Legal Issues in Health Care

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MED 417: Impact of Violence on Health

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HSC 300: Complementary Health Care

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HCD 420: Population Health Management

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HSC 310: Health Communication

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HSC 410: Supporting the Health of Older Adults

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CHS 340: Health Theory

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HSC 412: Health Issues in Later Life

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MED 300: Historical and Contemporary Issues in Health (L)

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HCD 303: Global Health Care Systems (GCSI OR G)

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MED 320: Applied Medical/Health Care Ethics (HUAD OR HU)

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EXW 450: Social Determinants of Health and Health Behavior (CIVI OR (L or SB) & C)

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MED 450: Leadership and Professionalism

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HCD 330: Health Care Systems in the U.S. (CIVI)

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HCD 400: Evidence Odyssey: Decoding Peer-Reviewed Research for Future Practice

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Jobs you could get with a BAS in health sciences

Upon graduating from this health sciences BAS, you’ll be able to return to your original area of expertise in allied health and qualify for a variety of new roles, including home health coordinator, health and patient educator and school health specialist. You’ll also be prepared to earn a graduate degree in health sciences. Additional career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Social and Human Service Assistants

Growth: 8.6%
Salary: $38,520

Community Health Workers

Growth: 14.1%
Salary: $46,190

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Growth: 16.5%
Salary: $58,250

Medical and Health Services Managers

Growth: 28.4%
Salary: $104,830

Administrative Services Managers

Growth: 5.6%
Salary: $103,330

Patient Representatives

Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $44,990

Social and Community Service Managers

Growth: 9.1%
Salary: $74,240