Graduate degrees at ASU's College of Health Solutions

Master’s degrees

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Biomedical diagnostics, MS

Online | Full Time or Part Time

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Biomedical informatics

Biomedical informatics, MS

Tempe campus | Full Time | Accelerated Program

Health informatics, MAS

Online | Full Time or Part Time

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International Health Management, MIHM

Online | Full Time or Part Time

Science of health care delivery, MS

Online | Full Time or Part Time

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Health sciences and medical studies

Genetic counseling, MS

Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time

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Exercise and movement sciences

Clinical exercise physiology, MS

Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time | Accelerated Program

Strength and conditioning, MS

Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time

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Medical nutrition, MS

Online | Full Time or Part Time

Nutritional science (dietetics), MS

Online | Full Time or Part Time

Nutritional science, MS

Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time | Accelerated Program

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Population health

Population health, MS

Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time

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Speech and hearing science

Auditory and language neuroscience, MS

Tempe campus | Full Time | Accelerated Program

Communication disorders, MS

Tempe campus | Full Time

Doctoral degrees

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Biomedical informatics

Biomedical informatics, PhD

Tempe campus | Full Time

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Behavioral Health (clinical), DBH

Online | Full Time or Part Time

Behavioral Health (management), DBH

Online | Full Time or Part Time

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Exercise and nutritional sciences, PhD

Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time or Part Time

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Population health, PhD

Downtown Phoenix campus | Full Time

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Speech and hearing science

(auditory and language neuroscience), PhD

Tempe campus | Full Time

Speech and hearing science

(translational genetics of communication abilities), PhD

Tempe campus | Full Time

Speech and hearing science, PhD

Tempe campus | Full Time

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 of diagnostics, technology of diagnostics, business of diagnostics 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 as a clinical laboratory manager, clinical laboratory technologist, quality analyst, product manager, research analyst, sales representative and many more possibilities.

Pathway from a degree in one of the following fields or a related field: biomedical informatics, biology, computer science, biochemistry, engineering, biomedical engineering, business, supply chain management, health sciences or medical studies.

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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

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.

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. This program focuses on workflows, population health management and data analysis.

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 that are 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.

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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.

International Health Management, MIHM circle circle-half-stroke globe

Start terms: Fall, spring or summer

In partnership with the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, this collaborative and international online program is designed for students seeking a career in international health systems management. Students build their knowledge in leadership and management from the combined expertise of faculty at two world-renowned research universities. Then students will choose an area of focus in health informatics, quality improvement in health care, health economics or hospital management.

Career opportunities in hospital systems, nursing homes and similar facilities and outpatient clinics.

Pathway from a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, nursing, public health, pharmacy, biomedical informatics, social work, premed, prehealth, nutrition, health promotion or related field.

Science of health care delivery, MS circle circle-half-stroke 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 for all. Centered on achieving high-value care, students learn Lean Six Sigma principles and apply them to health care delivery issues.

Career opportunities as health care providers, hospital administrators, policy experts and program managers.

Pathway from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in 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.

Exercise and movement sciences

Clinical exercise physiology, MS circle D

Start term: Fall

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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.

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Start term: Fall

Learn how to conduct valuable research in exercise and nutritional sciences through a program that integrates both exercise and nutrition research using a problem-centered, interdisciplinary approach. This is a collaborative and mentored program that focuses on a primary area of interest: metabolism and physiology, behavioral and community health sciences or biomechanics and motor control.

Career opportunities as a professor; consultant; entrepreneur; exercise physiologist; dietitian or nutritionist; health educator; public health professional and postsecondary biomechanics, exercise science or nutrition teacher.

Pathway from a master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Preference is given to applicants who have completed a data-based research thesis.

Strength and conditioning, MS circle D

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.

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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. You will learn about nutrition guidelines, supplements and functional food usage for optimal health. 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.

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Start terms: Fall, spring or summer

Emphasizes the scientific foundations of nutrition and prepares students to have interpretive expertise, problem-solving skills, strong writing skills and computer literacy through a non-thesis program. This completely online program offers full-time or part-time flexibility.

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 from a master’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.

Nutritional science, MS circle D

Start term: Fall

Discover the world of nutrition and 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 two different tracks: nutrition research or integrative 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, and medical and professional school to become a medical doctor, physician assistant or dentist, among 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

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 positive health outcomes through quantitative and qualitative research methods, a strong repertoire of systems science and applied experience.

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 four tracks: health equity, complex adaptive systems, urban environments for health or dissemination and implementation science.

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

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 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

Start term: Fall

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

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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.

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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.