# Health Science (A.S. Degree)

Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Health Science

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4136/4194

The degree in Health Science is intended for students who plan to pursue a more advanced degree or certificate in a health career. \*Please note that this is a major in Health Science and not in Biological Science. Career Options: Careers for those with an Associate Degree in Health Science will be able to work as a health educator, pre-professional in X-ray technology, dental hygienist, physician’s assistant or in another related health career.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AH 3 | The Person in the Life Cycle | 3 |
| AH 11 | Nutrition | 3 |
| or BIO 11 | Nutrition | 3 |
| **Choose one of the following:** | |  |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 30A | Elementary Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 30B | Elementary Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIO 1 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIO 10 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIO 15 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| or AH 15 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| **Choose two of the following:** | |  |
| BIO 7 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 9 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| or AH 9 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIO 8 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| or AH 8 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| **Recommended Electives:** | | 0 |
| MATH 233 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
| **higher** | |  |
| or ECOL 1 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 4 |
| PSYC 10 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| **Total** | | **** |