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Online Associate’s in Health Science for Military Students

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55% for Active Duty
38% for Veterans
Tuition Reduction
10-Week Terms
Course Length
As Few As 5
Courses Required
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Associate’s (AAS) in Health Science Overview

Get the recognition you deserve and move your career forward. Use your highly specialized military training to earn your AAS in health science in the fastest, most affordable way.

  • Complete your associate's degree online in as few as 5 courses when applying credit for your allied health occupation toward degree requirements.
  • Study a blend of health care, technical health information, and general education to keep up with the latest industry advances.
  • Pursue military or civilian career opportunities in the health science field with a program specially designed for servicemembers and veterans.
  • Maximize credit for your prior training so you can advance your career immediately.

Credit for Your Occupation

Your military experience counts at Purdue Global. We’ve evaluated various occupations to reduce the number of required associate’s courses:

  • Air Force: 4A0X1, 4A1X1, 4A2X1, 4C0X1, 4D0X1, 4J0X1, 4N0X1, 4N1X1, 4P0X1, 4R0X1, 4V0X1, 4Y0X2
  • Army: 18D, 68A, 68C, 68D, 68E, 68EN5, 68F, 68G, 68J, 68K, 68M, 68P, 68PM5, 68Q, 68S, 68V, 68W, 68X, 68Y
  • Coast Guard: HS
  • Navy: HM
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Additional Military Transfer Credits

Don't see your occupation listed? With our PME2Degree® program, you can still use your military and occupational training for credit. Try our Military Transfer Credit Estimator to find out how much.

Tuition Reductions

Save on tuition. We offer significantly reduced tuition rates for servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve, and veterans. You’re worth the investment.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Admissions Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

What Courses Will I Take?

Our military medical programs provide a unique opportunity for you to excel in the health science field. Health science coursework includes a focus on anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nutrition, clinical skills, pathophysiology, health education, and health informatics.

Courses are taught by professionals with years of industry experience. Interactive technology allows you to collaborate and engage with fellow classmates.

Concentration

In addition to the required core and major courses, you can further specialize your health science associate degree by choosing a preprofessional concentration. This concentration can serve as a first step on the path to a graduate or advanced degree, providing many of the foundational courses they require.

Sample Courses

  • Associate's Capstone in Health Science
  • Human Biology
  • Fundamentals of Microbiology
  • Fundamentals of Science
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Program Requirements

20
Core Credits
50
Major Credits
20
Elective Credits
90
Total Credits

Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Choose the Associate’s Degree That’s Right for You

Apply your allied health occupation and military medical training toward an associate’s degree in health science. Advance your status within the military, continue toward completing a bachelor’s degree, or pursue career opportunities in the health science field.

Health Sciences Program Comparison Table

AS in Health Science AAS in Health Science
Program Objective

Designed for military servicemembers and veterans focused on earning an associate's degree and progressing toward completing a bachelor's

Learn more about the AS in Health Science.

Designed for military servicemembers and veterans focused on earning an associate’s degree for immediate career progression

Program Duration

Earn your associate’s degree in 9 courses or less when applying credit for your allied health occupation toward degree requirements

Earn your associate's in as few as 5 courses when applying credit for your allied health occupation toward degree requirements

Transfer Credit Options

Prior military medical and health science training put you on a path toward advancing your education

View a sample transfer credit pathway.

Allows greater flexibility to apply credit from prior institutions, credit by examination, and experiential learning toward degree requirements to put you on a path for career advancement

View a sample transfer credit pathway.

Key Outcomes

Best option to immediately continue toward a bachelor’s and later a master’s degree in health science

Best option to immediately apply for advancement in a military or civilian career

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.

Prior Work Experience Reduction

You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.

Financial Aid

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Military Tuition Reduction

Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.

Prior Military Experience

Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.

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Career Opportunities

Advance your status within the military with an associate’s degree in health science from Purdue Global. Additionally, military servicemembers and veterans who return to civilian life can pursue a number of entry-level careers within the growing field of allied health.

Average Salary

Low

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Lightcast average salary ranges can be explored further using Lightcast’s SkillsMatch tool. Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

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Download the Program Brochure

Download our brochure to learn more about the Online Associate of Applied Science in Health Science for Military Students and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global.

Prepare yourself for success with an associate of applied science degree in health science for military students.

Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

98%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

51%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

395

Faculty publications in 2021–2022

More Than 38,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2021–2022

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2022. 2021–2022 academic year.

Your Path to Success Begins Here

Connect with an Advisor to explore program requirements, curriculum, credit for prior learning process, and financial aid options.

NOTES AND CONDITIONS

5-Course Determination: The 5-course determination is based on the transfer of 65 quarter credit hours toward the 90-credit AAS in Health Science. As of February 2020, of the 149 U.S. military occupation codes evaluated by Purdue Global across Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force, 40% had 5 courses remaining to complete the degree. Coursework reduction reflects an educational mapping based on the credit recommended by the Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) for occupation duties. Credit awards will vary based on occupation, skill level, completed military courses as listed on your official Joint Services Transcript(s), and applicable prior learning that can apply toward degree requirements. Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit from any of these sources. All credits must be validated on official transcript(s) to be eligible for transfer.

9-Course Determination: The 9-course determination is based on the transfer of 48 quarter credit hours toward the 90-credit AS in Health Science. As of February 2020, of the 149 U.S. military occupation codes evaluated by Purdue Global across Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force 44% had 9 or fewer courses remaining to complete the degree. Coursework reduction reflects an educational mapping based on the credit recommended by the Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) for occupation duties. Credit awards will vary based on occupation, skill level, completed military courses as listed on your official Joint Services Transcript(s), and applicable prior learning that can apply toward degree requirements. Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit from any of these sources. All credits must be validated on official transcript(s) to be eligible for transfer.

Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

Credit for Prior Learning: Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.

Future Programs: The University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any future programs. Speak to an Advisor about transfer credit opportunities and see the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.

Military Credit Awards: Credit awards have service-level requirements. Exact transfer amount may vary depending on completed military courses and occupations as listed on your official Joint Services Transcript(s). Applicable state-specific program requirements, as listed in the University Catalog, may reduce the available transfer credits. All credits must be validated on official transcript(s) to be eligible for transfer.