Health Sciences
Your Health Sciences Pathway
Enroll in LWTech’s Health Sciences program for a comprehensive education covering crucial college-level subjects like mathematics, English, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
In your program, you’ll benefit from small class settings, ensuring personalized attention and hands-on training for an enriched learning experience.

Our tailored curriculum offers Associate in Applied Science-Transfer with specialized professional certificates across various health science fields, including nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapist assistant, public health, funeral services, and dental assisting. It's designed to equip you with essential skills, particularly if you have general education credits but no professional training.
Upon graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to secure a job within health sciences or smoothly transition to a four-year university's science program.
Your degree isn't just a milestone; it's a seamless gateway to a rewarding career in health sciences.
Discover a world of opportunities with our Health Sciences program at LWTech!
Health Sciences, AAS-T
with Dental Assistant, Certificate of Completion
Health Sciences, AAS-T
with Medical Office Administration, Certificate of Completion
Health Sciences, AAS-T
with Nursing Assistant, Certificate of Completion
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Explore Careers and Paths in Health Sciences
We are proud of the many pathway options our students have to complete an Applied
Bachelor’s degree, at LWTech, and at in-state universities and colleges. All degrees,
whether DTA/MRP, AAS-T or AAS, can fulfill transfer requirements at multiple institutions
thanks to the articulation (transfer) agreements between LWTech and the transfer college.
An applied bachelor's degree can improve your chances in the job market and help you
make more money. To learn more about transferring to another college or university, please visit our Transferring from LWTech page.
The Health Sciences program at LWTech can lead to a variety of career opportunities in the field of health sciences. The examples below show how different degrees may connect to potential job paths. While we can’t guarantee specific outcomes, this information is meant to help you explore your options and plan for your future.
You can choose to enter the workforce after completing your degree or continue your education to expand your career options over time. Here are some examples of what that path can look like:
Start working after your degree
Upon completing the Health Sciences AAS-T with Dental Assistant Certificate of Completion, Medical Office Administration Certificate of Completion, or Nursing Assistant Certificate of Completion, students may be prepared for roles such as:
Continue your education and advance your career
You can also continue building your skills through additional bachelor’s degree programs.
Examples of bachelor’s degree options at LWTech include:
Other examples of bachelor’s degree options include:
- Public Health at Central Washington University
- Healthcare Informatics, Health Promotion, or Health Management Leadership at Bellevue College
- Healthcare Administration at City University of Seattle
- Healthcare Services Administration at Eastern Washington University
- Allied Health at Seattle Central College
- Health Information Management at Tacoma Community College
Students with a bachelor’s degree may be prepared for roles such as:
- Health Educators
- Community Health Workers
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
- Administrative Service Manager
Note: Student should contact an advisor at the transfer college to determine specific transfer requirements.
Graduate degree opportunities
After completing a bachelor’s degree, students may choose to pursue graduate education in related fields. Examples may include:
- Master of Science at Western Governors University
- Master of Professional Studies at Northeastern University
Students completing an LWTech bachelor’s degree may be eligible to pursue graduate programs if prerequisites for the chosen program are fulfilled. We encourage students to work with an advisor to plan their educational pathway and review transfer or graduate school requirements.