Skip to main content
mymu Apply Visit Give Search
+ In This Section
Request Info

Associate of Science in Health Sciences

The Online Associate of Science in Health Sciences offers a solid curriculum built on the foundation of the Franciscan Values with a diverse collaboration of disciplines based in the sciences. An AS in Health Sciences will prepare you for entry level jobs, providing a starting point for a career in healthcare and health related services industries.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the degree program, students will:

  • Lay the foundation for future education and/or career pathways and create a long-term plan for success.
  • Develop academic knowledge and transferrable skills needed to gain employment and/or pursue additional education to expand career opportunities.
  • Describe and explain ethical issues and apply ethical reasoning in the decision-making process while exploring the Franciscan Values.
  • Identify and analyze real world and job-related challenges and research and propose viable solutions and pathways to progress.

The online courses run on five- and eight-week schedules. The Fall and Spring Schedule can be found here.

The program offers a pathway to continue your education online at Marian. Students may seek to continue into the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing or BA in Health and Human Services upon completion of the associate’s degree.

How to Apply

Prepare your application materials needed:

  • Provide all official high school and college transcripts (to be considered official, transcripts need to be sent directly from the institution to Marian University at onlineadmissions@marian.edu)

Have one of the following:

  • GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale from the last college attended
  • high school GPA of 2.30 on a 4.00 scale
  • GED score of 51 or above, or a passing TASC score

Reach out to our team

Start your journey today! Request more information and our team will provide details about the 100% online associates degree.

Reach Out to Us

Marian University
3200 Cold Spring Road
Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
(317) 955-6000

admissions@marian.edu COMadmissions@marian.edu

Learn More About Marian

Get in touch and we'll talk to you soon. #GoKnights⚔️

Explore Our Programs

Student Resources

Our Campuses

Campus Services

Start Your Journey

Experience Marian

Apply Now Schedule a Tour Give to Marian Work at Marian
© 2025 Marian University

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Marian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age or disabilities in the selection of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students. Placement rates are gathered from data collected from graduates within six months of graduation. Students may make a complaint to the Indiana Commission of Higher Education. Marian University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana.