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Why Study Health Science
Do you have a passion for helping people live longer, healthier lives? The field of health science provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolving challenges shaping modern health care, from disease prevention and health promotion to access and delivery of care. At Hofstra, you will build a strong foundation in the sciences while developing critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills. This preparation positions you for advanced study and careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and other health professions.
Start Your Path to Care
Strengthen your understanding of health, wellness, and disease prevention while preparing for graduate study in medicine, therapy, public health, and more.
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In addition to biology, chemistry, and other natural sciences, your courses will focus on wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention while examining the bioethical and legal issues facing the global health industry. Explore issues of interest to you through dozens of elective courses on topics such as aging and long-term care, violence in children/families, mental health, environmental health, and grant funding and proposal development. You will also complete a clinical internship.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS
BS in Health Science Minor in Health Communication Minor in Health Science Minor in Human ServicesCareer Path & Outcomes
Job prospects in health care continue to be very strong. With Hofstra’s comprehensive program, you’ll be ready to pursue either a career right after graduation or advanced study.
Recent graduates work at organizations such as:
- CityMD
- Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc.
- Equinox Fitness Club
- Hackensack UMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the Giants
- Hospital for Special Surgery
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Long Island FQHC, Inc.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Nassau County Department of Health
- Northwell Health
Graduates pursuing graduate degrees study at:
- Albany Medical College
- Boston University
- Drexel University
- Georgetown University
- George Washington University
- Howard University
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
- New York University
- Yale University
98%
Graduates who were employed, in graduate school, or both
95%
Employed graduates who secured their positions within six months after graduating
$48K
Average salary for BS graduates; $70K-$198K for health careers requiring advanced degrees
Clubs and Networking
You can also meet students with similar interests and participate in service-learning activities and networking events through healthcare-oriented clubs such as Future Healthcare Leaders of Hofstra University, American Medical Women’s Association, Minority Association of Pre-Health Students, Hofstra Health and Wellness Club, or Eta Sigma Gamma Honor Society, among others.
Explore the Opportunities
Students Have Recently Interned At:
- Cohen Children’s Medical Center
- Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc.
- Hospital for Special Surgery
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Long Island State Veterans Home
- Mount Sinai Health System
- Nassau County Department of Human Services
- Northwell Health
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Program director
Ibraheem M. Karaye, MD, DrPH, MPH, CPH
Assistant Professor of Population Health
Join a program that blends science, hands-on learning, and clinical experience to help you thrive in health professions across today’s evolving healthcare landscape.