School of Health Sciences

The University of New Haven School of Health Sciences delivers innovative, interdisciplinary allied health and health sciences education that prepares students to be caring, compassionate health professionals who improve the health of their communities.

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Healthcare Innovation Is Here

The University of New Haven’s School of Health Sciences (SHS) is one of the most progressive health sciences schools in the United States for its approach to integrating all health professionals – from technicians to physicians – in an interdisciplinary, interprofessional educational experience focused on public health, ethics, and health technology.

Students develop the competencies 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 includes the Departments of Allied Health, Nutrition Sciences, and Health Administration and Policy, as well as the University’s programs in dental hygiene, healthcare administration, health sciences, and nutrition and dietetics. SHS also plans to launch 10 new academic programs over the next decade.

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Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Learn to become a leader in some of the healthcare industry’s fastest-growing fields.

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We prepare you for all career possibilities
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Learn from professors who are dedicated to your success.

Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

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Accreditation and Awards
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Nationally Recognized

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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The School of Health Sciences Difference

Our Mission

The mission of the School of Health Sciences is to train competent, caring health professionals by delivering innovative and interdisciplinary healthcare education and services that are student-centered and focused on excellence, with a global reach.

  • Planetree Certification

    The University of New Haven’s School of Health Sciences is one of first schools in the United States to pursue higher education certification from Planetree International.

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  • Interdisciplinary Care

    The future of healthcare is filled with challenges that healthcare professionals will be asked to solve. Our core curriculum provides students with the courses and experiences necessary to build the tools you need to develop solutions for our complex healthcare system.

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  • Hands-On Learning

    Every program in the School of Health Sciences requires you to get at least one hands-on experience outside of the classroom prior to graduation. Our on-campus facilities provide you with the training and confidence to prepare you for success in the real world.

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  • Our Advisory Board

    We have our finger on the pulse of healthcare industry trends. Our advisory board comprises leaders from some of the largest healthcare systems and corporations in the U.S.

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University’s Inaugural Doctor of Health Sciences Cohort Includes Leaders, Change Agents
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JAHNOVIA WHEATLEY '23

Living through COVID-19 has made me more eager to become a healthcare provider who will advocate for her patients.

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MICHAEL LALONDE '21 MHA

I couldn’t have imagined a better graduate school experience than the one I had at the University of New Haven.