Allied Health Majors
Azusa, USA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Nov 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
05 Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 21,879
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Allied health encompasses professions that provide technical, therapeutic, and support services within the healthcare field. The Bachelor of Arts in Allied Health program comprises a rigorous curriculum that combines foundational biological, chemical, and physical knowledge with a variety of applied topics including psychology, kinesiology, statistics, and electives tailored to the student’s career goals. This program also provides an environment where undergraduate students can develop a Christian worldview and learn to integrate their faith into their future careers as allied health professionals.
We’ll help you graduate with the science foundation needed for a wide variety of careers—cytotechnology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, radiation technology, nursing, and more. You’ll also gain the essential knowledge and graduate with the prerequisites completed to enter graduate programs in these fields, and support your experience through laboratory work in human anatomy, human physiology, and more.
Program at a Glance
The School of Humanities and Sciences offers diverse well-rounded degree programs to prepare critical thinkers to make a difference in the world for Christ.
Application Deadline
Early Action (Freshmen Only)
- November 15
Regular Decision
- March 1 priority application deadline
- June 1 final deadline
- August 1 final transfer deadline
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Perform laboratory based techniques and skills.
- Privilege of cadaver-based learning in first-year courses.
- Understand scientific terminology and nomenclature.
- Consider the ethics of medicine and science through a Christian lens.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are considered “gift aid” and do not require repayment. They can come from federal, state, or private sources. Scholarships are typically merit-based, meaning they are awarded depending on demonstrated academic ability or other specific talents.
Scholarships are often available from sources outside of APU. You can search for these scholarships through websites such as finaid.org or fastweb.com. The Student Services Center is sometimes notified of scholarships available through APU departments or local organizations, and can provide information about any available scholarships on request.
Curriculum
Requirements
Biology
- General Biology I
- Biology of Microorganisms
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Topics in Biology and Christian Thought
- Writing 3: Ethics and the Sciences
Chemistry
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
- Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
Mathematics
- Introduction to Statistics
Physics
- Physics for Life Sciences I
- Physics Laboratory I
- Physics for Life Sciences II
- Physics Laboratory II
Sociology
- Introduction to Sociology
Program Outcome
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge base in their chosen field.
- Effectively communicate scientific ideas and research orally.
- Effectively communicate scientific ideas and research in writing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in problem-solving and applying the scientific method to scientific questions.
- Demonstrate laboratory skills and techniques.
- Express a Christian worldview that integrates faith with their vocation.