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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Learn to become a leader in some of the healthcare industry’s fastest-growing fields.
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Become an expert in leading a 21st century healthcare organization and in helping people lead healthier lives.
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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.
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Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
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.
Learn MoreGet a closer look at the School of Health Sciences facilities: Echlin Hall, the Dental Center, and the Simulation Laboratory.
The School of Health Sciences’ mission is to educate competent, caring health professionals by delivering innovative, interdisciplinary healthcare education and services.
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.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreEvery 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.
Learn MoreWe 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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Public Health Professor, Community Advocate Among Connecticut Magazine’s Recognized Changemakers
Living through COVID-19 has made me more eager to become a healthcare provider who will advocate for her patients.
I couldn’t have imagined a better graduate school experience than the one I had at the University of New Haven.
