Your plan for this degree
Health Science Option (A.S.)
at Berkshire Community College · 64 credits
An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.
Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).
$6,164
In-state tuition / yr
20%
Graduate on time
$40,052
Median earnings after
55%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
6 transfer directly2 count as electives2 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Fitchburg State University for 10 required courses at Berkshire Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
Program Courses
35 credits- Not offered this termIntroduction to Patient Care Skills & Health Career ExplorationAHS 111 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termMedical TerminologyAHS 129 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termIntroduction to NutritionAHS 150 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termAnatomy & Physiology IBIO 201 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termAnatomy & Physiology IIBIO 202 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termIntroductory PsychologyPSY 107 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termIntroductory SociologySOC 105 · 3 creditsTransfers
General Education Courses
29 credits- Not offered this termMathematics for the Health SciencesMAT 136 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termEssentials of ChemistryCHM 150 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termThe Ideas of PhysicsPHY 111 · 3 creditsTransfers
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.