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Combined Degree - B.S. Allied Health Science and Master of Public Health
The Allied Health Sciences (AHS) degree at Grand Valley State University offers an exciting and flexible pathway for students in Northern Michigan who want to pursue a wide range of health-related careers — from clinical roles to non-clinical positions, and even advanced graduate programs.
Transferring from NMC to GVSU
The B.S. in Allied Health Sciences degree is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to thrive in a variety of health care roles. The program provides two primary pathways:
- Prepare for Clinical Roles in Health Care
- Prepare for Graduate Programs in Health Care
If you're interested in direct patient care, the AHS degree provides a pathway to clinical settings. You'll gain foundational skills that can lead to clinical role training through internships, advanced programs, or one of GVSU's professional graduate options.
Recommended courses to take at Northwestern Michigan College as part of your associate's degree program.
NMC Course Equivalents to GVSU
- BIO 116 with Lab - General Biology
- CHM 101 with Lab - General Chemistry
- BIO 208 with Lab - Microbiology
- CHM 101 with Lab - Intro Chemistry
- CHM 201 with Lab - Intro to Organic Chemistry
- BIO 268 - Biochemistry
- PHY 105 with Lab - Physics-World Around Us
- BIO 227 with Lab - Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO 228 with Lab - Anatomy and Physiology II
- MTH 131 - Intro to Statistics
Graduation Requirements for Master of Public Health Combined Degree:
Students may apply to the Master of Public Health program as early as the start of junior year. Students who are accepted to the combined degree program will take courses in the AHS general emphasis and use the M.P.H. courses as a substitution for the required minor.
Public Health Salary in Michigan
How much does a Public Health worker make in Michigan?
According to Salary.com, "Average annual salary for an Epidemiologist in Michigan is $91,708."
According to Salary.com, "Average annual salary for a Public Health Specialist in Michigan is $138,961."
Meet With An Advisor In Northern Michigan!
Our team of advisors are happy to help you get started at GVSU in Northern Michigan. Click the button to review the available appointments either in-person or virtual and schedule when it works best for you. Contact GVSU's Traverse City Regional Center at [email protected] or call us at (231) 995-1785.