Online Exploratory Health and Life Sciences
The health and life sciences exploratory track introduces you to the many ways you can build a career centered on living organisms. From people to plants and animals, opportunities to explore are endless. While you’ll eventually choose a major, you can earn general education credits as you refine your interests.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 15
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 45
What does it mean to be in the exploratory program?
In the exploratory program, you spend the first part of your university experience in courses that expose you to a variety of topics that interest you. This is an ideal option for you if you aren’t sure which major to choose, are interested in multiple majors or want to explore before making your decision.
In your chosen track, you’ll take courses that allow you to explore your passions, while ensuring you stay on a path to graduation. If your interest areas change, you can switch from health and life sciences to another track at any time. Additional tracks include:
- Exploratory humanities, fine arts and design.
- Exploratory math, physical sciences, engineering and technology.
- Exploratory social and behavioral sciences.
Your academic advisor is an integral part of your exploratory program experience, from finding classes to choosing your major. As an exploratory student, you can declare a major anytime before you reach 45 credit hours. Whichever path you choose, your advisor will be there every step of the way.
Is the health and life sciences exploratory track right for me?
Living organisms are at the heart of the health and life sciences. Whether you’re interested in tiny microbes or climate change, there’s a science-related major that fits your interests. Exploratory studies allow you to discover specialties of interest and make informed decisions about your major. Health and life sciences topics you can explore include, but aren’t limited to:
Learn from industry experts in the health and life sciences
Our award-winning faculty are accomplished across industries and locations around the world. They include researchers, authors, artists and more. No matter where you study, you’ll take courses from the same faculty who teach on campus. Learn side-by-side with faculty dedicated to your success as you participate in research opportunities and attend virtual office hours.
Learn from industry experts in the health and life sciences
Our award-winning faculty are accomplished across industries and locations around the world. They include researchers, authors, artists and more. No matter where you study, you’ll take courses from the same faculty who teach on campus. Learn side-by-side with faculty dedicated to your success as you participate in research opportunities and attend virtual office hours.
How to apply
You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Study at one of the top-ranked universities in the nation
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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