Health Professions Minor

In health professions, we care about the human side of medicine and approach it with a servant’s heart. This minor offers a unique opportunity to students who are majoring in a non-health science area of academics to also study healthcare from a perspective of competence and compassion. Besides gaining a strong science foundation and hands-on experiences, you’ll develop the soft skills of compassion, hospitality and care that are critical for success in whichever of our seven tracks you choose

Why study health professions at Gordon?

With the demand for healthcare workers greater than ever, students can prepare for a career in the health professions even while majoring in another passion of theirs. This minor offers seven different tracks based on the specific graduate school admission requirements for your intended area of health professions. Your advisor will ensure you have personalized, laser-focused coursework to prepare you for successful entry into postgrad programs. This way, you’ll have the strong undergrad foundation needed to thrive in the career of your choice

• Pre-Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary
• Pre-Nursing
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Physician Assistant

Our location just outside of Boston, a city that houses some of the country’s top hospitals and facilities for treatment, offers endless opportunities for research and education. You can study and take part in hands-on dissection in our advanced anatomy lab, a rare opportunity for undergraduates. You could also apply for real clinical experiences through Gordon’s internship program at Duke University and the Gordon Medical Observership program.

What careers can I pursue with a health professions minor?

Gordon students are successfully accepted into medical schools and post-grad programs at twice the national average. Alumni are currently pursuing further degrees and education at prestigious schools like:

• Tufts University
• University of Michigan
• Yale University School of Nursing

Beyond pursuing a graduate school track, a minor in public health offers many career options depending on which track you choose:

• Pediatric nurse
• Large-animal vet
• Oral Surgeon
• Sports medicine specialist
• Oncology surgeon
• Family practice doctor
• Eldercare physician assistant