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Master’s degrees
dna Biomedical diagnostics
Biomedical diagnostics, MS
Online | Full Time or Part Time
New program! Cytology, MS
Online | Full Time
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Biomedical informatics
Biomedical informatics and data science, MS
Tempe campus | Full Time | Accelerated Program | STEM
Biostatistics, MS
Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time or Part Time | Accelerated Program | STEM
Health informatics, MAS
Online | Full Time or Part Time
kit-medical Health care systems
Health care administration and policy, MS
Downtown Phoenix campus or Online | Full Time or Part Time
heart-pulse Health sciences and medical studies
Genetic counseling, MS
Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time
person-running Movement sciences
Clinical exercise physiology, MS
Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time | Accelerated Program | STEM
Strength and conditioning, MS
Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time | STEM
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Medical nutrition, MS
Online | Full Time or Part Time
Nutritional science, MS
Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time | Accelerated Program | STEM
user-group Population health
Population health, MS
Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time | STEM
signal Speech and hearing science
Auditory and language neuroscience, MS
Tempe campus | Full Time | Accelerated Program | STEM
Communication disorders, MS
Tempe campus | Full Time
Doctoral degrees
magnifying-glass-chart Biomedical informatics
Biomedical informatics, PhD
Tempe campus | Full Time | STEM
kit-medical Health care systems
Behavioral Health (clinical), DBH
Online | Full Time or Part Time
Behavioral Health (management), DBH
Online | Full Time or Part Time
person-running Movement sciences
Exercise and nutritional sciences, PhD
Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time or Part Time
apple-whole Nutrition
Exercise and nutritional sciences, PhD
Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time or Part Time
user-group Population health
Population health, PhD
Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time
signal Speech and hearing science
Speech and hearing science (auditory and language neuroscience), PhD
Tempe campus | Full Time | STEM
Speech and hearing science (translational genetics of communication abilities), PhD
Tempe campus | Full Time
Speech and hearing science, PhD
Tempe campus | Full Time
flask Optional Practical Training Extension for international students
International students in F-1 status working toward a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in an approved STEM field may benefit from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ 24-Month STEM OPT Extension program. This program allows international students the opportunity to gain off-campus work experience in their field of study after completion of course studies and optional practical training. Learn more at uscis.gov
PhD programs require a faculty mentor. Explore current research topics and opportunities on our website and reach out to faculty by email to gauge interest in mentorship. chs.asu.edu/about/faculty-by-area
Degree programs
Explore our graduate degrees
Master’s and doctoral degree programs at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University prepare you to take your career in health further. Our graduates are highly qualified and ready for a variety of roles within clinical, administrative and research settings. Our graduate programs offer flexible schedules, pathways to medical and professional schools and accelerated degree options.
Dive deeper into advanced health education to become a true expert in your field. To explore any of our graduate degrees, visit chs.asu.edu/graduate.
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Biomedical diagnostics, MS circle circle-half-stroke globe
Start terms: Fall or spring
Integrates the science, technology, business and application of diagnostics to prepare you for diverse career choices. This flexible and innovative degree can be completed in one year, if enrolled full-time.
Career opportunities in laboratory and organizational leadership roles, such as in clinical laboratory management, quality control or assurance management, research analysis, product or program management, competitive intelligence, and many more possibilities.
Pathway from a degree in many fields or a strong interest in one of the following fields or a related field: biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical informatics, computer science, business, biotechnology, business, supply chain management, health sciences, medical studies or engineering, including biomedical and biomechanical engineering.
Cytology, MS circle globe
New program! Start terms: Fall or spring
With the only graduate program in cytology in the state of Arizona, you can help to improve patient outcomes through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases, including cancer. Learn microscopic analysis and sample preparation methods for multiple body systems and become familiar with lab operations and federal regulations. Level up your skills with an extensive practicum experience in a clinical laboratory.
Career opportunities as a cytologist or cytotechnologist, biomedical scientist, molecular diagnostics technologist, research scientist, laboratory operations manager and quality control specialist.
Pathway from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in health, STEM or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
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Biomedical informatics and data science, MS circle T flask
Start term: Fall
Combine your interest in information technology and health care to improve human health. Study problem-solving, theory and biomedical informatics methodologies to gain the skills necessary to detect disease early, reduce costs and improve the quality of health care.
Career opportunities as a research scientist, data scientist, analyst, product manager and account manager.
flag-checkered Accelerated program pathway available with our bachelor’s degree in biomedical informatics. Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as five years.
Biomedical informatics, PhD circle T flask
Start term: Fall
Build your expertise in areas such as bioinformatics, clinical informatics, population health management and imaging science. This collaborative program will allow you to apply developments in new informatics theory to clinical practice, biomedical research and public health.
Career opportunities in academic institutions, research institutes, governmental and public health agencies and health care organizations, as well as information technology, biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
Biostatistics, MS circle circle-half-stroke D flask
Start term: Fall
Gain training in applied biostatistical methodology and its applications to solve practical problems in health-related sciences. Learn how to design randomized, controlled clinical trials and intervention studies to guarantee data quality.
Career opportunities as a biostatistician, data scientist, senior data analyst and statistician.
flag-checkered Accelerated program pathway available with bachelor’s degrees from New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences in applied mathematics or statistics. Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as five years.
Health informatics, MAS circle circle-half-stroke globe
Start terms: Fall or spring
Develop your skills in the effective use of information technology, data science and knowledge representation to impact health and health care. Health informatics blends aspects of computer science, information technology and health care. It focuses on developing techniques to support clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, streamline health care operations and enhance the quality and efficiency of health care delivery.
Career opportunities as a clinical analyst, clinical application developer, clinical informatics manager or director, health care data analyst, electronic health record application specialist and health data resource manager or clinical data manager.
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Behavioral Health (clinical), DBH circle circle-half-stroke globe
Start terms: Fall, spring or summer
Learn how to develop and implement evidence-based interprofessional practices tailored to fit the needs of the local community, patient populations and health care systems. Become an expert in using clinical practice skills, quality improvement approaches, population health strategies and health care cost management to thrive in the evolving health care marketplace. Note: The Doctor of Behavioral Health program does not support a pathway to clinical or other licensure.
Professional outcomes include clinical team manager, health and wellness manager, integrated care clinical provider, wellness program administrator, behavioral health provider and more.
Pathway from a master’s degree. Those with master’s degrees in counseling, family therapy, nursing, occupational health and social work, among others, are encouraged to apply.
Behavioral Health (management), DBH circle circle-half-stroke globe
Start terms: Fall, spring or summer
Gain the organizational understanding and management skills required to move into leadership and management positions across health care settings. This global, innovative program offers a hands-on internship placement and applied research projects for domestic and international students. Note: The Doctor of Behavioral Health program does not support a pathway to clinical or other licensure.
Career opportunities as a CEO or director of integrated care, director of physician relations, health and wellness manager, integrated care manager, operational care manager or team leader, practice managers and facilitators, quality improvement manager and wellness program administrator.
Health care administration and policy, MS circle circle-half-stroke D globe
Start terms: Fall, spring or summer
Gain a broad understanding of the study and design of systems, processes, leadership and management approaches used to optimize health care delivery and health outcomes for all. The program is centered on achieving high-value care through leadership, population health, informatics, systems engineering, health care management, health economics, equity, bioethics and policy.
Career opportunities as health care providers, hospital administrators, policy experts and program managers.
Pathway from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public or population health, premed or pre-health, health sciences, health promotion, medical studies, biomedical informatics or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
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Genetic counseling, MS circle D
Start term: Fall
Learn from genetic counselors and medical geneticists to advance your understanding of genetics and genomic-related conditions. This program provides a focused, engaging and comprehensive curriculum that will prepare you to pass the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification exam upon completion.
Career opportunities as a genetic counselor in clinical care, research or a laboratory setting or as an industry-based genetic counselor. Genetic counselors can work in a variety of medical and scientific research-based settings as well as in private practice and academia.
Pathway from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
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Clinical exercise physiology, MS circle D flask
Start term: Fall
Develop programming that helps people reduce their risk for chronic disease and aids them in managing their health. Learn how to use primary and secondary prevention strategies and programs to improve or maintain the quality of life in children to older adults.
Career opportunities in hospitals, hospital-based research facilities, outpatient clinics, physician offices and university laboratories.
flag-checkered Accelerated program pathway available with our bachelor’s degrees in kinesiology or clinical exercise science. Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as five years.
Exercise and nutritional sciences, PhD circle circle-half-stroke D
Start term: Fall
Learn how to conduct translational research. This collaborative program allows you to apply exercise and nutrition research to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve health and human performance using a problem-centered, interdisciplinary approach. Focus on an area of interest: translational metabolism and physiology, behavioral and community health sciences or biomechanics and motor control
Career opportunities in academic or research institutions, governmental and public health agencies, and health care organizations, as well as in biomedical industries.
Pathway from a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in nutrition, exercise science, kinesiology or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Preference is given to applicants who have completed a data-based research thesis when applying with a master’s degree.
Strength and conditioning, MS circle D flask
Start term: Fall
Trains you to work with people to achieve their fitness goals through specialized knowledge of human physiology and movement mechanics. Graduates will be prepared to sit for certification examinations to become certified strength and conditioning specialists, tactical strength and conditioning facilitators or certified performance sports scientists.
Career opportunities as an athletic trainer, exercise physiologist, fitness trainer and aerobics instructor, fitness and wellness coordinator, sports performance coach or scout and sports scientist.
Pathway from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Exercise and nutritional sciences, PhD circle circle-half-stroke D
Start term: Fall
Learn how to conduct translational research. This collaborative program allows you to apply exercise and nutrition research to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve health and human performance using a problem-centered, interdisciplinary approach. Focus on an area of interest: translational metabolism and physiology, behavioral and community health sciences or biomechanics and motor control.
Career opportunities in academic or research institutions, governmental and public health agencies, and health care organizations, as well as in biomedical industries.
Pathway from a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in nutrition, exercise science, kinesiology or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Preference is given to applicants who have completed a data-based research thesis when applying with a master’s degree.
Medical nutrition, MS circle circle-half-stroke globe
Start terms: Fall, spring or summer
Discover the role of nutrition in health maintenance, the treatment of disease and disease prevention. This self-directed learning program is a great option for gap-year students or those who have completed their bachelor’s degree but have not yet secured admission to medical or professional school.
Career opportunities in health care, education, state and national government, corporate enterprise and nonprofits.
Pathway to medical, veterinary, dental, osteopathic, physician assistant or similar schools.
Nutritional science, MS circle D flask
Start term: Fall
Apply evidence-based nutrition knowledge to holistic health. You will build a foundation in nutrition, biological sciences, research methods and prevention and treatment of health issues. This program offers three different tracks: general, maternal child health or sports nutrition.
Career opportunities in community and public health organizations, corporations, food manufacturing industries, government agencies, hospitals and other medical facilities, long-term care facilities, nonprofit organizations and schools.
Pathway to become a registered dietitian or pursue medical school or professional programs to become a medical doctor, physician assistant, dentist or to enter other fields. flag-checkered Accelerated program pathway available with our bachelor’s degree in dietetics. Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as five years.
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Population health, MS circle D flask
Start term: Fall
Combines multiple disciplines to understand the complex factors that affect the health and well-being of populations. Analyze health systems and various sectors of society to discover ways to improve health outcomes. Develop advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills to enhance professional practice.
Career opportunities as a population health analyst, lecturer in schools of population health, communication or integration coordinator, public health initiatives coordinator, manager of wellness strategy and director of population health.
Pathway from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant health or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Population health, PhD circle D
Start term: Fall
Integrates multiple disciplines to illustrate the complex factors that affect the health and well-being of populations by studying the interaction between health systems and other sectors of society. Choose from five tracks: health equity, complex adaptive systems, urban environments for health, dissemination and implementation science or health services research and policy.
Career opportunities as an entrepreneur, epidemiologist, global health professional, health information manager or director, health scientist, population health analyst or manager, postsecondary public health teacher, professor, public health consultant or policy advisor and research scientist.
Pathway from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
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Auditory and language neuroscience, MS circle T flask
Start terms: Fall or spring
Study how to conduct cutting-edge neuroscience research related to auditory and language processes and human communication through a combination of innovative coursework and hands-on training.
Career opportunities as a data analyst, product developer, laboratory technician, educator, public relations specialist or spokesperson for a research institute or device manufacturer and research scientist.
flag-checkered Accelerated program pathway is available with our bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing science. Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as five years.
Communication disorders, MS circle T
Start term: Fall
Prepares you to become a certified speech-language pathologist in 20 months. Learn how to assess and treat communication disorders in people of all ages through research and clinical opportunities in different settings. Graduates will be trained to evaluate and treat clients with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
Career opportunities across the lifespan in all levels of schools (elementary, middle and high school), early intervention settings including home health, inpatient and acute care hospitals, neonatal intensive care units, outpatient rehabilitation and pediatric outpatient centers.
Pathway from a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing science or a related field from a regionally accredited institution and completion of prerequisite coursework.
Speech and hearing science (auditory and language neuroscience), PhD circle T flask
Start term: Fall
In this ASU-pioneered program, you can develop a strong foundation to conduct impactful basic and applied neuroscience research related to healthy auditory, language abilities and the neural bases of communication disorders.
Career opportunities as a professor, program officer at a nonprofit or government agency, research analyst and research scientist.
Pathway from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Speech and hearing science (translational genetics of communication abilities), PhD circle T
Start term: Fall
In this ASU-pioneered program, you have access to an innovative approach to clinical sciences in which precision medicine is applied to all disciplines within communication sciences and disorders. Learn about molecular genetics and bioinformatics to investigate interactions among genetic, brain-based and behavioral traits. You will have the option of focusing on basic science aspects, clinical translations or both.
Career opportunities as a professor, program officer at a nonprofit or government agency, research analyst and research scientist.
Pathway from a bachelor’s degree in a related field or a master’s degree or equivalent in speech and hearing science, psychology, linguistics or a related discipline.
Speech and hearing science, PhD circle T
Start term: Fall
Prepare for a career in basic and applied research in academic, industrial or health care environments in this individualized and self-designed program. Students may choose a concentration in auditory and language neuroscience and translational genetics of communication abilities.
Career opportunities as a professor, program officer at a nonprofit or government agency, research analyst and research scientist.
Pathway from a bachelor’s degree in a related field or a master’s degree or equivalent in speech and hearing science, psychology, linguistics or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.