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Associate of Health Sciences

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

A health sciences degree with four specialization tracks.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Health Sciences. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Health Sciences Specialist
Health Sciences Research Assistant
Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

Four tracks: Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning
Pre-Physical Therapy (preparing for DPT applications)
A pre-professional track for athletic training
Occupational therapy
Chiropractic and physician assistant programmes
And Public Health. A five-year B.S. To M.S. Option exists in public health education and promotion.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion (diploma
GED or HiSET); Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20; English proficiency proof unless waived (TOEFL iBT 3.5 new scale
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 80
ITEP 3.5); Under-18 applicants submit the Guardian Procedures form. Source: https://www.ivc.edu/international/admission

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (high school diploma or equivalent); Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20 (32,920 USD); Proof of English proficiency unless native English or English-medium high school; Transfer students already on F-1 apply on rolling admission

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 52
TOEFL PBT 470
PTE Academic 41
Cambridge 160
Duolingo 80

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check entry requirements and deadlines (). Apply online through CCCApply ()
Choosing Student Visa (F-1 or M-. No application fee is stated. Upload high school transcripts
Passport
A bank statement (under 4 months old) with Affidavit of Support
English proof in the International Student Application Portal. Advisors process applications in 3-5 business days. After admission
Download the acceptance letter and I-20 from the portal and pay the required district health insurance. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,288, $12,340 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Life Sciences & Technologies
Department	Health Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.