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Associate of Science

Allied Health (A.S.)

Department of Biology
Prepare to work in diagnostics, technical, therapeutic, and support services in connection with healthcare.

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Nursing Lab - Feb 2023
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The Allied Health Associate of Science degree prepares you to enter many health-related programs. Allied health professionals help prevent, diagnose, and treat illness. They also support healthcare teams and use science-based methods to care for patients.

This degree helps you complete most or all prerequisites for fields like:

  • Nursing
  • Dental hygiene
  • Radiographic science
  • Sonography
  • Medical assisting
  • Physical therapist assisting

Other benefits include meeting federal requirements for financial aid, having courses that count as “program applicable," and having a smoother transfer process if you continue your education elsewhere.

Important: This degree does not certify or license you to work in these careers. After finishing your prerequisites, apply to nursing or PTA programs at BYU–Idaho or to other schools in these or related fields.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Allied Health, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
October 30, 2025 09:02 AM
BIO 264
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II
October 30, 2025 09:04 AM
BIO 265
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General Microbiology
October 30, 2025 09:00 AM
BIO 221
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Pathophysiology
October 30, 2025 09:06 AM
BIO 381
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Introductory Organic and Biochemistry
April 02, 2026 11:27 AM
CHEM 250
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Essentials of Human Nutrition
April 02, 2026 11:28 AM
NUTR 150
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Introduction to Kinesiology and Biomechanics
April 02, 2026 11:28 AM
HRHP 359
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Abnormal Psychology
October 30, 2025 10:33 AM
PSYCH 342
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4-Year Plan
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Career Possibilities for Accounting

Love helping people? An Allied Health degree leads to many great jobs. See careers below or find more options in I-Plan.

Career Options

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Dive Deeper Into Allied Health

Explore helpful articles about this major, including career paths, skills, and opportunities. Get the insight you need to make an informed decision about your future at BYU-Idaho.

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Career Possibilities
Do I Need a Bachelor’s Degree to Be Successful as an Allied Health Professional?
July 07, 2026 03:22 PM
Allied health is one of the fastest-growing areas within healthcare, offering a wide range of career paths that support patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Because the field is so broad, there are many pathways that could be considered a successful career. Many allied health professionals build rewarding, stable careers without earning a bachelor’s degree, while others pursue advanced education to expand their responsibilities, earning potential, and leadership opportunities.
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A male student wearing a face mask fills out a diagnostic form while studying epidemiology for his Public Heath major.
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Continuing Education and Career Advancement for Allied Health Professionals
July 07, 2026 03:32 PM
Allied health professionals are integral to the healthcare system. Healthcare, so it’s important that healthcare professionals stay on top of new developments.
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What is an Allied Health Professional?
July 07, 2026 03:50 PM
Allied health professionals play a critical role in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of illness and injury.
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AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in Biology
You will learn to use artificial intelligence as a sophisticated decision support tool to enhance your clinical reasoning and professional communication skills. Our curriculum emphasizes the ethical use of technology to improve patient safety and teamwork while maintaining a deep respect for human dignity and gospel centered values.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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