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A Bryant University student works in a science lab.
A Bryant University student works in a science lab.

Health Sciences

Ranked No. 8 in the nation by College Factual, our degree will give you a comprehensive and holistic perspective of health and prepare you for a variety of health-related careers and graduate programs.

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Transformative Learning

Bryant鈥檚 Health Sciences program equips students with the experience and confidence to excel in a wide range of careers and graduate programs across the health sector. 

At a 天美传媒

What You鈥檒l Learn:

  • Integrated curriculum of the biological sciences, psychology, and communication
  • Prerequisites for admission to clinical and non-clinical graduate programs

What You鈥檒l Do:

  • Choose from three tracks: general health sciences, nutrition, and neuroscience
  • Gain hands-on research experience in Bryant鈥檚 laboratories

Where You鈥檒l Go:

  • Healthcare systems, major corporations, and nonprofit organizations
  • Prestigious graduate schools to further your career preparation

Program Highlights

Bryant鈥檚 integrated Health Sciences curriculum will prepare you for a variety of careers, whether you want to be a clinician providing patient care, a researcher studying vaccine efficacy, or a public health communication expert. Through an interdisciplinary study of the biological and biomedical sciences, communication, and psychology, you鈥檒l gain a comprehensive and holistic perspective of human health and the factors that impact health disparities. You鈥檒l also learn the basics of research methods, data collection, and analysis.

Sample Courses

Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that鈥檚 designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include: 

Biology I: Principles of Biology SCI 251
Introductory Chemistry I SCI 265
Introduction to Psychology PSY 260
Introduction to Health Communication COM 280
Research Methods in Health Sciences HS 390
Global Health Challenges SCI 466

Where Our Students Go

Our graduates go on to major healthcare organizations and prestigious graduate programs, including:

  • Abveris
  • Boston Children鈥檚 Hospital
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Medtronic
  • Nike
  • Yale University Nursing
  • Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
  • Brown University Master of Public Health Program
  • Dartmouth College Master of Public Health Program
  • UNC Chapel Hill Master of Public Health Program
  • University of New Hampshire MBA Program
  • Suffolk University Master of Healthcare Administration Program

Prepare for Bryant鈥檚 PA Program

Bryant University is committed to training outstanding physician assistants who can provide competent, patient-centered care. To accomplish this, our Physician Assistant Studies program has agreed to reserve two seats in each new cohort for qualified Bryant students. Bryant undergraduates who have applied to the PA program and who meet all published minimum criteria for admission will be extended a one-time offer to interview for a seat in the incoming PA class. Admission to the PA program is contingent upon a successful in-person interview and recommendation for admittance by the PA Admissions Committee.

Two Bryant physician assistants practice on a pregnant manikin.
A Bryant physician assistant gives a check up in an examination room.
Two Bryant physician assistants practice on a young boy manikin.

Learn by Doing

Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That鈥檚 why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You鈥檒l engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year 鈥 building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.

Find Your Minor

By complementing your School of Health and Behavioral Sciences major with a business minor, you鈥檒l learn how to assess problems from different perspectives and find creative solutions to today鈥檚 biggest challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach is a strength that leads to extraordinary career outcomes and lifetime earnings.