Health Science
Overview
Employment in healthcare is projected to grow 13% from 2021 to 2031 resulting in about two million new jobs—and a health science degree from a top-tier Christian liberal arts school will prepare you to succeed in it.
From immunology to microbiology, you’ll gain the experiential knowledge and practical skills necessary to be a competitive candidate for any postgraduate program. You can also hone your specialty early on by choosing from nine concentrations: Pre-Medicine, Dual Degree Nursing, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Veterinarian Science, Public Health and Professional Health Science.
Why study health science at Gordon?
With graduate-level experiences from day one, Gordon students go on to attend some of the most prestigious medical programs in the nation. Our graduates have a 79% acceptance rate applying to medical school, compared to a 41% national rate. We also have a 90% acceptance rate for pre-health profession students applying to allied health and other programs.
In our unique Health Professions Seminar, you’ll explore healthcare career options, discuss ethical issues in medicine through a Christian lens and connect with Gordon alumni from across the industry. With our location near the healthcare epicenter of Boston, you’ll make connections at some of the country’s top facilities for treatment and research. You’ll also benefit from hands-on dissection in our advanced human anatomy lab, a unique opportunity for Gordon undergrads.
What can Christians bring to health science?
Christian health providers can seamlessly blend their faith with their profession by incorporating compassion, hospitality and creation care in their day-to-day practice for people, animals and the environment.
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, Minor |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Undergraduate |
| School | School of Science and Health |
| Program Format | In-Person |
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Courses
Health Science Courses
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Degree Options
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Concentrations
A concentration is an area of focus that may be added to your degree.
A concentration is required.
Experiential Learning
Get even more experience outside of the classroom:
- Kinesiology Club
- Biology Club
- Nursing Club
- Neuroscience Club
- Alzheimer’s Buddies Club
- Collegiate athletic trainer opportunities
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Scholarships
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Faculty
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
Gordon faculty are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach.
Careers
Life after Gordon
What careers can I pursue with Health Science?
Thanks to graduate-level experiences from day one, Gordon graduates attend some of the most prestigious medical programs in the nation. Our graduates have a 79% acceptance rate applying to medical school, compared to a 41% national acceptance rate. We also have a 90% acceptance rate for pre-health professions students applying to allied health and other programs. From dentistry to veterinary medicine, rest assured in your decision to pursue a career in a fast-growing field in need of compassionate and skilled providers.
"Throughout the [medical school] application process, I was asked about my significant life experiences—many of which happened during my Gordon career. These included English-teaching mission trips to Jordan, being a part of the Jerusalem and Athens Forum, and working on embouchure dystonia research with Dr. Iltis. While each of these experiences certainly looks impressive on a resume, they’ve impacted me more deeply through what I’ve learned from them."
Kevin Kozakowksi '18
Internal Medicine Resident at Scripps Mercy Hospital; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University
Dual-Degree Nursing Program with Curry College
In the dual-degree nursing program, students earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Science through an accelerated three and a half year curriculum at Gordon (including summer classes) and a Bachelor of Science with a nursing major through an accelerated 16-month curriculum at Curry College. The average program completion time is four years and three months.
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