Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Basics and Minimum Requirements

Expanding on the skills you've acquired from practical work experience or previous academic coursework, the BAS degree aims to equip you with specialized knowledge for your chosen healthcare career path.

At Eastern Florida State College, you need to possess an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, or higher from a regionally accredited college to be eligible for a BAS program. In addition, the Medical Imaging and Veterinary Technology Specializations have specific certification requirements that you'll need to fulfill.

Please note that an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree doesn't fulfill the minimum requirements for admission into a BAS program unless it's a track where the required healthcare licensure you hold was earned after receiving an AAS. If you do have an AAS degree and wish to enter a BAS program, please consult with a bachelor advisor, who can assess your academic background and assist you in determining the most suitable options.

Be aware that students beginning their bachelor program in the 2021-22 academic year or later must have met Florida's Civic Literacy requirement before their baccalaureate degree will be awarded. See the Civic Literacy page for details on how this requirement can be met. You may have fulfilled the requirement, or at least part of it, during your associate degree so talk with an advisor as needed.

Once you've been accepted into a bachelor program at the college, you must complete an online orientation and meet with a bachelor advisor prior to registering for your first semester of classes. The acceptance information you receive will serve as a reminder about these requirements.

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The $10,000 Bachelor's Degree Program

All of EFSC's Applied Health Sciences BAS degree specializations are eligible for the $10,000 Bachelor Degree Program. This program is designed to help minimize your out-of-pocket expenses over four years of study.

By applying, you can be confident that your educational journey, starting from earning your associate degree at EFSC and continuing into one of our health BAS tracks, will not cost you more than $10,000 in qualifying expenses.

To explore this option and determine your eligibility, we recommend that you work closely with a bachelor advisor, who will provide guidance and support throughout the process.