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If you’ve received military training as an allied health professional, you are already on your way to earning your associate’s degree in health science. At Purdue Global, we believe your highly specialized military training should give you a jump start on your education.
To help you achieve your academic and professional goals, we have evaluated various military occupations to help reduce the number of courses required for your associate’s degree*:
Don’t see your occupation listed? Your military experience could still earn you college credit at Purdue Global. We will evaluate your military transcripts and may award credit for prior coursework and occupational training.
We build on your prior military medical training to help you achieve your health science associate’s degree. Our curriculum focuses on a comprehensive framework that incorporates current research and industry advances in:
Apply techniques and skills from your prior military training to real-world health science scenarios with a capstone project. You can also choose to complete a health science preprofessional concentration.
See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program.
Maximize your military career experience and earn your degree faster with our PME2Degree program. Hundreds of occupations across each branch of the armed forces have already been evaluated for credit toward a Purdue Global degree.
Learn MoreWe offer significantly reduced tuition rates for servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve, and veterans.
Learn MorePurdue University Global Is Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
This accreditation covers all academic programs, all regional locations, and all programs provided via distance education. For more information, please visit HLCommission.org or call 800-621-7440.
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.†
Earning an associate’s degree in health science allows you to explore career opportunities such as:
By completing your associate’s degree online, you’ll not only earn a valuable credential to make an immediate impact on your career, but you’ll also lay the groundwork for your next degree. You can transfer your associate’s degree into a Purdue Global bachelor’s degree, covering at least half of the program’s requirements.‡
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.
In addition to the required core and major courses, you can further specialize your health science associate degree by choosing a preprofessional concentration designed to prepare you to take professional credentialing exams and/or fulfill many requirements for a professional program.§
Learn How to Apply For and Receive Financial Aid
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Leverage Your Skills to Earn Your Degree Faster
Discover pathways to earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Finish What You Started
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
We Offer an Affordable Education for Military Students
For undergraduate programs, tuition is reduced 55% per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans. Tuition reductions are also available for graduate programs and military spouses.
Graduate Sooner With Your Military Experience
We offer college-level credit for ACE-evaluated military training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Tuition does not include University fees and associated program fees. View tuition and fee information or contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
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97%
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
45%
Faculty members who hold a doctorate
218
Faculty publications in 2017–2018
Nearly 87,000
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2017–2018
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*Based on a member of the military who transfers in the maximum amount of credit toward the stated degree. Coursework reduction reflects an educational mapping based on the completion of the standard courses required for rank advancement as well as credit for occupation duties. Credit awards have service-level requirements. Exact transfer amount may vary depending on completed military courses and occupations as listed on your official Joint Service Transcript(s). State-specific requirements, as listed in the University Catalog, may apply. All credits must be validated on official transcript(s) to be eligible for transfer.
†Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.
‡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 Assessment policy.
§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.
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