Health Sciences
Gain a comprehensive and holistic perspective of health that will prepare you for a variety of health-related careers and graduate programs.
AT A GLANCE
What You’ll Learn:
- Integrated curriculum of the biological sciences, psychology, and communication.
- Prerequisites for admission to clinical and non-clinical graduate programs.
What You’ll Do:
- Choose from three tracks: general health sciences, nutrition, and neuroscience.
- Gain hands-on research experience in Bryant’s laboratories.
Where You’ll Go:
- Healthcare systems, major corporations, and nonprofit organizations.
- Prestigious graduate schools to further your career preparation.
Our Students
“I’m conducting research on student-athletes by testing their body mass composition and cardiopulmonary fitness. The School of Health and Behavioral Sciences is always expanding with new technologies.”
- Major: Health Sciences
- Complementary Minor: Management
- Hometown: Glastonbury, C.T.
“It wasn’t until I took Immunity and Disease that I was able to solidify my passion. That class was my lightbulb moment. I fell in love with the material and the topics that were covered. It was at that moment I realized my true potential in the sciences. Now, I’m pursuing a master’s in public health at Brown University for infectious disease and epidemiology.”
- Majors: Health Sciences, Leadership and Innovation Management
- Hometown: Easton, C.T.
Where Our Students Go
Bryant University alumni are accepted into some of the most prestigious graduate schools around the world and hired by top organizations in the fields of health science, biomedical research, health communication, behavioral health, clinical psychology, physical therapy, and more.
- Abveris
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals
- Boston Children’s Hospital
- Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
- Cigna Healthcare
- MLK Community Center
- Environmental Defense Fund
- Ipsos
- Kerafast
- Loma Linda University Health
- Medtronic
- Nike Revitalize CDC
- Smith Psychotherapy
- Belmont University
- Bryant University
- MCPHS University
- Syracuse University
- Tufts University
- Uniformed Services University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Rhode Island
Learn Through Experience
Internships and Career Advancement
- Shadow and network with accomplished alumni in a range of health-related fields.
- Secure an internship in one of many sectors through the Amica Center.
- Discuss career opportunities with recruiters from more than 400 organizations.
Research Opportunities
- Participate in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF).
- Collaborate with faculty members on an independent research project or as a research assistant in one of Bryant’s many laboratories.
- Participate in Bryant’s Research and Engagement Day (REDay).
- Present a thesis or research topic through the Honors Program.
Clubs and Organizations
- Active Minds
- Colleges Against Cancer
- Health Education Awareness Leader (HEAL)
- Pre-Health Association
Physician Assistant Studies 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.