Allied Health Majors

The Bachelor of Arts in Allied Health gives you a solid interdisciplinary foundation for people-centered healthcare careers. Our 66-credit curriculum blends coursework in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences with studies in psychology, kinesiology, statistics, and applied electives, allowing you to shape your learning around your professional goals. If you’re interested in pursuing graduate study in nursing, nutrition and dietetics, radiation technology, or other health fields, this program prepares you for success.

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The 66-unit BA in Allied Health with Business Emphasis prepares you to serve at the intersection of science, leadership, and organizational impact. Build a strong foundation in health sciences while developing business knowledge that supports work in healthcare administration, public agencies, and regulated industries. This interdisciplinary program positions you for roles with healthcare systems, pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations, public health departments, and agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration.

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Ready to become a physical therapist? APU’s Bachelor of Arts in Allied Health/Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Accelerated Pathway helps you expedite your academic and professional development journey. Through this pathway, you complete 75 units of undergraduate coursework while meeting the requirements for entry into APU’s DPT program at an accelerated pace. During the spring semester of your final undergraduate year, you begin DPT classes, seamlessly transitioning from one program to another.

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The Bachelor of Science in Allied Health offers an in-depth, science-focused curriculum for students pursuing advanced healthcare endeavors. With extensive coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics, this 64-unit program emphasizes analytical problem-solving, lab experience, and scientific inquiry—all grounded in a Christian worldview.

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Step into your calling as an educator by earning a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health with an Integrated Single Subject (Science) Teaching Credential. Offered through the Department of Biology and Chemistry and the Department of Teacher Education, this 97-unit pathway equips you with a robust scientific foundation and the pedagogical expertise to inspire students and make a meaningful impact in middle or high school classrooms.

Review the degree requirements for the BS in Allied Health with Integrated Single Subject (Science) Teaching Credential.

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The prerequisites and required next steps for applying to APU vary depending on your student type. Select your enrollment path for more detailed admissions information: 

• First-time Freshman
• Transfer Student
• International Student

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Requirements for Allied Health Majors

While the Department of Biology and Chemistry does not limit enrollment in these majors, you must demonstrate certain levels of academic achievement to enter and remain in these majors.

Freshman Applicants

To qualify for a major in allied health, freshman applicants must submit documentation of the following (or their equivalents) and indicate their choice for one of those majors to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before the start of classes. After that date, the requirements in the Matriculated APU Students section below must be met.

Prerequisites include:

• High school GPA of 3.0+
• At least three years of high school math (an average of C- or better across all three years) or SAT Math score of 530+ or ACT Math score of 21+
• At least two years of high school science (with a B or better in either biology or chemistry)

Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants applying to our allied health program must submit documentation of the following (or their equivalents) and indicate their choice for one of these majors to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before the start of classes. After that date, the requirements in the Matriculated APU Students section below must be met.

Prerequisites include:

• Community college/university GPA of 2.8+
• Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher (C- or better)
• Completion of a one-semester science course (C- or better, biology or chemistry course recommended)

Matriculated APU Students 

To gain admission into the allied health major, matriculating APU students must submit evidence of all of these:

• Completion of BIOL 151 or CHEM 151 (C- or higher)
• Completion of MATH 95, current ALEKS score of 45+, SAT Math score of 530+, or ACT Math score of 21+
• Completion of prospective major advising in the Department of Biology and Chemistry

Department Policies

These policies apply to all students enrolled in courses offered by the department:

• You must complete all required prerequisites for BIOC, BIOL, or CHEM courses with a grade of C- or higher before enrolling, unless otherwise noted in the course description.
• You may attempt any single BIOC, BIOL, or CHEM course no more than two times at APU.
• If you earn below a C- in any three BIOC, BIOL, or CHEM courses, you will be automatically removed from future enrollment in department courses.
• If you are majoring in allied health or biochemistry, you are not eligible to earn a biology minor.
• Missing more than three lab sessions in a course will result in an automatic failing grade.
• BIOC, BIOL, or CHEM courses completed online or through correspondence are not eligible for transfer credit if they include a lab component.

Additional Requirements for Allied Health Majors

All allied health majors must meet these requirements. Failure to do so will result in a student being dropped from the major. Reentry to the major is by petition only.

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, math, and physics courses required for the major must be maintained.
• A student must complete each BIOC, BIOL, or CHEM course with a C- or higher for the course to meet a degree requirement in the Department of Biology and Chemistry.
• Any single class within the major can be taken only twice at APU. Students must change to a major outside the department after two unsuccessful (below C-) attempts in a single required course.
• Only two courses total within the major can be repeated. Students must change to a major outside the department after unsuccessful (below C-) attempts in any three required courses.
• All majors are required to take BIOL 496 to meet their general education Senior Seminar or Writing 3 requirement.
• While courses required for the major may be taken at other accredited institutions, subject to approval via a transfer inquiry form, lecture and laboratory components must be taken at the same institution in the same semester.
• It is strongly recommended that freshmen in all biological sciences majors (including biochemistry) take General Chemistry I (CHEM 151) and General Biology I (BIOL 151) the first year, and that chemistry majors start with General Chemistry I (CHEM 151) and Calculus I (MATH 165) the first year. Should the math placement assessment require algebra for the student, that class should be taken in the first year, and a five-year program may be indicated.
• BIOL 151 should be taken by allied health, biochemistry, and biological sciences majors who receive AP biology credit. Many medical schools and graduate programs do not accept AP Biology to meet admission requirements. AP credit for BIOL 151 will be given only with the approval of the chair of the Department of Biology and Chemistry.
• Students may take a maximum of 3 units total from BIOL 390, BIOL 391, BIOL 490, BIOL 497, and BIOL 498 for elective credit toward the BS in Allied Health or the BS in Biological Sciences.

These courses may not be taken to meet upper-division elective requirements in any major in the department:

• BIOL 325 Humans and the Environment (4 units)
• BIOL 330 Gender Differences (3 units)
• BIOL 400 Science and Children (4 units)
• BIOL 470 Science for the MCAT (1 unit) 

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While APU does award scholarships, you can also find external scholarship opportunities through websites such as Finaid and Fastweb. Contact the Student Services Center about scholarships offered through APU departments or local organizations.

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Along with gift aid and student loans, you can apply for on-campus student employment opportunities to earn additional income to pay for education-related expenses. As an APU student, you can also find work off campus in the surrounding community.

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If you are a veteran, serve in the military, or qualify as a spouse or dependent, you may access financial assistance that helps cover the cost of tuition, housing, and books. As a Yellow Ribbon and Military Friendly School, APU offers the support and flexibility needed to help you complete your bachelor’s degree in allied health. 

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