Health Sciences Broad Field

If you're interested in pursuing an advanced degree in a health sciences field, or if you’re unsure about your future career path within healthcare, consider this associate degree. The program includes a comprehensive range of health science-related coursework.

The study of health sciences encompasses a wide range of disciplines related to improving and maintaining human health, including nutrition, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, community health, medical ethics and more. Combining traditional medical knowledge with new technologies, research methods and practices, the ultimate aim of health science is to develop effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of diseases, and to promote healthy lifestyles. 

This degree provides a broad base of general education coursework to give you a solid educational foundation in the health sciences.

You'll learn:

• Biological concepts and processes, especially those related to the structure and function of the human body
• Social, psychological and ethical theories about health sciences issues
• Effective communications with diverse audiences
• Fundamental concepts of critical thinking and mathematical reasoning

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Biology Transfer Pathway, or Environmental Science and Radiologic Technology degree programs.

Our Associate of Science degree programs make it possible for you to seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue an advanced degree. There are many advantages of beginning your postsecondary studies at M State, including cost savings due to our low tuition rate and smaller class sizes with personalized instruction. Learn more about your transfer options at Transfer Programs and Pathways.

Earn College Credits in High School

High school students interested in pursuing a degree in a health sciences field may be able to save time and money on their college experience by completing college credit-bearing coursework while still in high school, at no cost to them. M State collaborates with many high schools in the West Central Minnesota region to offer college-level academic programming. Course offerings vary by school and program. Learn more at PSEO Students and Concurrent Enrollment Program.