If you want to help people live better, safer, healthier lives, consider the Health Sciences Field of Interest (FOI).
Our Health Sciences degrees and certificates are designed to give you comprehensive training for health-related work in the hospital, healthcare, or exercise and fitness settings. In addition to preparing you for employment, the Health Sciences FOI also fully prepares you to transfer to a four-year program. So, whether you want to be a nurse, an EMT, a physical therapist, or a personal trainer, Maricopa Community Colleges' programs give you the flexibility you need to pursue your goals.
If you are ready to find the Health Sciences program that is right for you, select the option below that meets your current goals.
Programs in this Field of Interest
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion, Associate Degrees and Transfer Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates, degrees or transfer options is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Applied Behavioral Health | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Biomedical Equipment Technology | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Emergency Medical Technology Comprehensive | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Emergency Medical Technology | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Fast Track Practical Nursing | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Nurse Assisting | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Nursing Refresher | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Paramedicine | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Personal Training | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Personal Training: Advanced | Pathway Map |
Associate Degrees
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Exercise Science | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Nutritional Science | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Dental Hygiene | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Exercise Science: Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Nursing | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Paramedicine | Pathway Map |
Bachelor's Degree
Our newly accredited bachelor’s degree programs offer the value and convenience of a community college with the quality of a 4-year program–setting you up for more savings and greater success. With tuition rates at one-third the cost of a traditional university, MCC offers you an affordable path to a bachelor’s degree.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | BS | Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science | Pathway Map |
Other Options
Did you not find a program offered at MCC that meets your needs in this field of interest? View the Health Sciences programs offered at all of the Maricopa Community Colleges.