Professional Health Science concentration

The most flexible of the health science concentrations, the professional concentration explores healthcare from a perspective of competence and compassion. We care about the human side of medicine with a servant’s heart. In addition to a strong science foundation and hands-on experiences, you’ll develop the soft skills of compassion, hospitality and care that are critical for success. Health science can also be pursued as a minor to support interested students in other fields. 

Why study health sciences at Gordon?

We’ll be with you every step of the way. We are located just outside of Boston, a city the houses some of the country’s top hospitals and facilities for treatment, research and education. Study and take part in hands-on dissection in our advanced anatomy lab, a rare opportunity for undergraduates. Gain real clinical experiences through Gordon’s internship program at Duke University and the Gordon Medical Observership program. You can also pursue an internship at the on-campus Center for Balance, Mobility and Wellness.

What can I pursue with a health science degree?

Beyond pursuing a graduate school track, a concentration in public health offers many career options, including: 

• Cardiovascular technician  
• Anesthesia technician
• Dental hygienist 
• Occupational therapy assistant
• Physical therapy assistant
• Respiratory therapist 
• Surgical technician
• Registered health information technician 
• Biomedical equipment technician
• Medical lab technician
• Cancer registrar 
• EKG technologist 
• Audiology technician
• Pharmacy technician
• Paramedic
• Veterinary technician 
• Radiation therapist
• Medical assistant