Overview
Health care careers are in high demand and are some of the fastest growing career options in the nation. From nursing and dental hygiene to physical therapy, health care jobs and careers provide exciting challenges and flexibility. Sheridan College’s Associate of Science degree program in Health Science will give you the ideal academic background to pursue advanced degrees and training in a number of health care fields or enter the workforce in entry-level positions. Our Health Science Program is also available online.
This program is designed to provide you with a broad general education, as well as an introduction to a variety of health care-related courses, like Medical Terminology for Health Care, Nutrition for Health Care, Health Promotion, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Emergency Medical Responder, Calculations for Heath Care, and more. Sheridan College’s Health Science Degree can be an excellent area of study for:
- Health science students seeking an associate degree
- Students awaiting admission into the dental hygiene or nursing programs
- Massage therapy students seeking to transfer to a four-year program
- Students interested in transferring to advanced degree programs in Health Science
- Students preparing for competitive medical technology programs
Careers & Industry Outlook
Health science professionals work in an array of fields. From nursing to dental hygiene, health care professionals are vital to serving the needs of communities across every state in the nation.
Sheridan College’s Associate of Science in Health Science will give you the broad academic background you need to pursue a gratifying career path like:
| Anesthesia technician |
| Biomedical technician |
| Child life specialist |
| Chiropractor |
| Dental hygienist |
| Dietician |
| EMT and paramedic |
| Epidemiologist |
| Health educator |
| Health information technician |
| Medical lab technician |
| Medical transcriptionist |
| Medical records technician |
| Midwife |
| Nurse |
| Nutritionist |
| Occupational therapist |
| Phlebotomist |
| Physical therapist |
| Radiology technician |
| Sonographer |
| Speech pathologist |
Industry Projections
Health care positions are growing across the country. Health care professionals are in high demand to serve the needs of growing and aging populations while adhering to industry and national standards and protocols. The health care industry features a wide variety of fast-paced jobs.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects overall employment in healthcare is projected to grow 13%, adding two million new jobs over the next decade.
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All of the faculty that I experienced in my time as a student were so encouraging and supportive, and also just real life, women and people who had worked as nurses and also balanced family life.
Sarah Sample
Curriculum
Associate of Science Degree
The Health Science AS degree is the recommended course of study for those who wish to pursue a career in healthcare. The program is designed to provide students with a broad general education, as well as an introduction to a variety of healthcare-related areas.
Scholarships
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Financial Aid
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Faculty
Our Sheridan College Health Science Program has some of the best faculty members available. They are knowledgeable, bring decades of experience, and they are dedicated to your success. Our faculty will advise you through relevant and required courses designed to meet your overall academic and career goals.
Whether you are interested in becoming a nurse, dental hygienist, athletic trainer, physical therapist, or joining another health care position, our Sheridan College faculty will work to get you on the right academic path.
Sheridan College faculty have built strong partnerships with regional hospitals, dental offices, rehab centers and more to give our health science students opportunities for hands-on learning.
Related Programs
Sheridan College offers a range of other Health Science related programs.