Study Associate in Science (AS) in Health Sciences at Irvine Valley College in the USA, School of Life Sciences and Technologies

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The primary mission of the Department of Health Sciences (HS), School of Life Sciences and Technologies (LST), is to provide a solid foundation for the student who wishes to pursue further study at the baccalaureate level and for those students planning to enter a pre-professional or professional program in health-related field such as nursing, physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, physical therapy assistant, message therapy, nutritional therapy and dietician, occupational therapy, medicine, dentistry, dental assistant, optometry, and veterinary science. Courses offered include topics in biochemistry, human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology, and biotechnology. Students who complete an appropriate pathway in Health Sciences may earn an Associate in Science, the Biotechnology-Lab Assistant Certificate of Achievement, or the Biotechnology Biomanufacturing Technician Certificate of Proficiency.

Which department am I in?

School of Life Sciences and Technologies

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$12,288.00 per year

Medical Health Insurance 2,400

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Irvine Valley College (Main Campus)

5500 Irvine Center Drive,

Irvine,

California,

92618, West, United States

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$12,288.00 per year

Medical Health Insurance 2,400

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Irvine Valley College (Main Campus)

5500 Irvine Center Drive,

Irvine,

California,

92618, West, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants must provide proof of graduation from high school (or equivalent) in the form of official records/transcripts with certified English translation (if necessary). Students should submit transcripts from all years of study at the high school level. Students may also submit the GED or HISET to fulfill this requirement.

English proficiency can be met by submitting one of the following English proficiency tests:

(Official exam scores must not be more than two years old)

TOEFL: 52 iBT or 470 paper based test (IVC institution code is 4773)

IELTS: 4.5

iTEP 3.5

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 160 (B2 First, C1 Advanced)

PEARSON 41

EIKEN: Grade 2A

GTEC CBT: 900

Applications for admission will be processed beginning on the following dates:

Fall semester: July 1

Spring semester: December 1