The Health Science program promotes an in-depth understanding of human health through training in the natural and social sciences within a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. This program is designed for students interested in working in healthcare as allied health professionals, advocates or researchers, and typically leads to graduate school.
In the course of preparing students for careers as nurses, physician assistants and physical therapist, faculty impress upon them the importance of equal access and humanity.
The Health Science degree is for students interested in allied health professional careers such as nurse/nurse practitioner, physical therapist, and physician assistant. This major, which typically leads to graduate and professional school programs, prepares our students to successfully begin the journey of building a career in the growing field of health care.
Stonehill health science students gain clinical experience in a wide variety of ways. Many volunteer in hospitals, clinics and private practices, and some have become EMTs.
The Stonehill Career Development Center offers extensive assistance to students seeking employment, pursuing advanced studies or participating in postgraduate service opportunities. By completing internships and utilizing mentors, students are empowered to build lifelong career management skills.
Places where Stonehill graduates who have pursued health professions careers have recently been employed include:
Examples of recent acceptances include:
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
After assessing U.S. colleges and universities based on 17 measures of academic quality and graduate outcomes, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stonehill No. 73 in the Best Value category out of 1,500 colleges, while also moving up to No. 83 among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development.
Money’s 2024 Best U.S. Colleges research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.
Stonehill’s campus-wide honor society, Lambda Epsilon Sigma, recognizes students from all areas of study. Students who have demonstrated a well-rounded thirst for knowledge are invited to apply.
If you have the desire to help others and are interested in working in healthcare as an allied health professional (nurse/nurse practitioner, physical therapist and physician assistant), advocate or researcher, then consider majoring in health science at Stonehill. Learn more
The best part about the Health Science program at Stonehill College is that it’s designed to help you succeed in the real world. You’ll gain skills, knowledge and experience that will get ready for whichever allied health path you want. Learn more
If you major in health science, what can you do with it? What type of jobs can you find and what kind of salaries do those jobs pay? Learn more
The short answer is a full-time student will finish a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science in four years. Learn more about what you can expect during that time.
Learn more about tuition and other expenses associated with a health science major.
Students interested in health science find Stonehill’s emphasis on internships, research, liberal arts and advising gives them a distinct advantage in this competitive field.
