Home of Healthcare Innovation
The School of Health Sciences is known for its progressive student-centered curriculum. Our community-focused, interprofessional education provides students the opportunity to apply learned competencies in real world clinical settings. Students develop the skills necessary to be a successful healthcare professional in the 21st century through hands-on experiences and a curriculum focused on healthcare innovation, systems thinking, and using evidence-based approaches to solve today’s biggest challenges in healthcare.
The School of Health Sciences is comprised of the Departments of Allied Health, Rehabilitation Sciences and Wellness and Population Health and Leadership, including undergraduate programs in Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science, Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nutrition Sciences, Paramedicine and Public Health. Graduate and graduate programs include Healthcare Administration (MHA), Medical Laboratory Sciences, M.S., Nutrition Sciences, M.S. (Pathway to RD), Public Health (MPH), Speech-Language Pathology, M.S., Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD). The School of Health Sciences is looking forward to launching our PA Program in 2025.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Learn to become a leader in some of the healthcare industry’s fastest-growing fields.
- Dental Hygiene, B.S., A.S.
- Dental Hygiene, B.S. Degree Completion - Online
- Exercise Science, B.S.
- Health Sciences, B.S.
- Health Sciences, B.S - General Concentration
- Health Sciences, B.S - Occupational Therapy Concentration
- Health Sciences, B.S - Speech-Language Pathology Concentration
- Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
- Nutrition Sciences, Accelerated B.S. + M.S.
- Paramedicine, B.S., A.S.
- Paramedicine, B.S. with a minor in Fire Science (Lee College)
- Paramedicine, B.S. Online Degree Completion
- Public Health, B.S.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Become an expert in leading a 21st century healthcare organization and in helping people lead healthier lives.
- Dental Hygiene, B.S., A.S.
- Dental Hygiene, B.S. Degree Completion - Online
- Exercise Science, B.S.
- Health Sciences, B.S.
- Health Sciences, B.S - General Concentration
- Health Sciences, B.S - Occupational Therapy Concentration
- Health Sciences, B.S - Speech-Language Pathology Concentration
- Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
- Nutrition Sciences, Accelerated B.S. + M.S.
- Paramedicine, B.S., A.S.
- Paramedicine, B.S. with a minor in Fire Science (Lee College)
- Paramedicine, B.S. Online Degree Completion
- Public Health, B.S.
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Our unique dual degree programs offer you a way to accelerate your education, making the transition from undergraduate to graduate study seamless, efficient, and cost-effective.
- Dental Hygiene, B.S., A.S.
- Dental Hygiene, B.S. Degree Completion - Online
- Exercise Science, B.S.
- Health Sciences, B.S.
- Health Sciences, B.S - General Concentration
- Health Sciences, B.S - Occupational Therapy Concentration
- Health Sciences, B.S - Speech-Language Pathology Concentration
- Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
- Nutrition Sciences, Accelerated B.S. + M.S.
- Paramedicine, B.S., A.S.
- Paramedicine, B.S. with a minor in Fire Science (Lee College)
- Paramedicine, B.S. Online Degree Completion
- Public Health, B.S.
A Path to Every Possibility
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The School of Health Sciences Differences
Our Mission
The School of Health Sciences’ mission is to educate competent, caring health professionals by delivering innovative, interdisciplinary healthcare education and services.
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Accreditation And Awards
The School of Health Sciences is accredited by some of the leading organizations in the field and has been acknowledged for its commitment to providing a world-class educational experience.
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Upcoming Events
There are a variety of opportunities for you to learn more about our programs, what it is like to be a student here, and the scholarships, assistantships and financial aid that we offer. Whether you want to meet us on campus or online, we have something for you.
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I couldn’t have imagined a better graduate school experience than the one I had at the University of New Haven.
I couldn’t have imagined a better graduate school experience than the one I had at the University of New Haven.
I couldn’t have imagined a better graduate school experience than the one I had at the University of New Haven.