Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Program Description

LIU Brooklyn’s Health Science bachelor’s degree program, which is part of the School of Health Professions, offers a flexible and multifaceted curriculum that is grounded in science, health care, and wellness. A primary goal of the major is to prepare students for professional health careers in physical therapy, public health, respiratory care, nursing, medicine, and other areas.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science features:

• Personalized professional advisement
• Fifteen minors that may lead to non-clinical careers, such as Healthcare Management, Health Coaching, Yoga for Wellness, Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Personal Training, Health and Exercise Psychology, and Nutrition
• On-campus clinical experiences working with individuals with various disabilities
• Two accelerated degree tracks for those seeking admission into either the Master of Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs at LIU Brooklyn
• A diverse, highly recognized, and dedicated faculty
• Internships that afford the hands-on experience, applied research, and community-based service, that may lead to future employment opportunities
• Partnerships with leading organizations, including Heavens Hands, Association for Help of Retarded Children (AHRC), National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, Brooklyn Parkinson’s Group, Maimonides Hospital, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, and NYC Department of Education