Quinnipiac University
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Areas of Interest

Health and Medicine

The demand for compassionate and skilled healthcare providers, specialists and researchers continues to increase with medical advancements that promote longer, healthier lives. New jobs are created each day as healthcare options evolve from traditional treatment-based reactions to personal preventative care. The future of medicine will include treatments and therapy that will be more precise, less costly and easily accessible. Our health and medicine programs will provide you with the skills and knowledge to find success as a compassionate healthcare provider through an emphasis on translational research and holistic, evidence-based practices.

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By the Numbers

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$77K Well-Positioned

The median annual wage for those in healthcare practitioner and technical occupations is $77,760. (U.S. of Bureau Labor Statistics, 2023)

+8% Job Growth

The projected percent change in employment for those in healthcare practitioner and technical occupations from 2022 to 2032. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)

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+1.8M Job Openings

About 1.8 million openings are projected each year, on average, in these health care occupations due to employment growth and replacing workers who leave the occupations permanently. (U.S. of Bureau Labor Statistics, 2023)

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Help shape the future of integrative medicine and holistic healthcare

An Interprofessional Education

From patient care to rehabilitation to medical imaging and research, our programs are based on a holistic approach to healthcare. With programs offered at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree levels, including several dual-degree options, you’ll graduate with the skills necessary to help improve treatment options and enhance patient care. You will work alongside an integrated team of faculty experts in state-of-the-art facilities at one of the few universities in the country to boast a school of health sciences on one campus with its medical and nursing schools.

This integrated approach helps develop collaborative and forward-thinking clinicians, imaging professionals, rehabilitation specialists, nurses, doctors and scientists in areas such as behavioral neuroscience, cardiovascular perfusion, immunology, pathology, biomedical science and more. With a scientific foundation and emphasis on clinical reasoning, ethical training, and hands-on learning, you can help shape the future of patient-centered care and join the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists.

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Transforming academic theory into real-world solutions

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We have identified specific areas of excellence where our students interact with researchers and professionals at the leading edges of their disciplines. These areas include five health care focused centers and institutes that open doors to amazing opportunities for you to intern, study, work and conduct research — both on campus and in countries around the world. These centers and institutes are:

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Academic Groups

With a variety of academic groups focused on health and medical interests, you’ll have many opportunities to connect with people who share your talents and interests. Joining a student organization is an ideal way to boost your skills, get involved, network — and have some fun, too.

  • American Society for Microbiology Quinnipiac University Student Chapter

  • Behavioral Neuroscience Club (BNS)

  • Biology Honor Society: Phi Sigma Biological Honor Society

  • Biomedical Sciences Club

  • Nursing Honor Society: Sigma Theta Tau International

  • Occupational Therapy Honor Society: Pi Theta Epsilon

  • Physical Therapy Club

  • Pre-Dental Society

  • Pre-Health Professionals Society

  • Pre-Pharmacy Club

  • Pre-Physician Assistant Club

  • Quinnipiac Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students

  • Quinnipiac Student Nurses Association (QSNA)

  • Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)

Health and Medicine Programs

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*The MHS in Radiologist Assistant program is not accepting new applications at this time.

**The Post-Bachelor's DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program is not accepting new applications at this time.