Health Science
A.S. Degree Health Science · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orBIO 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 |
| orAH 15 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| Choose two of the following: | ||
| BIO 7 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 9 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| orAH 9 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIO 8 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| orAH 8 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| Recommended Electives: | 0 | |
| MATH 233 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
| higher | ||
| orECOL 1 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 4 |
| PSYC 10 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total | ||