Health sciences meets liberal arts.
That’s The Wheaton Edge
Health and Health Sciences at Wheaton
Prepare for a career in health or the health sciences with the guidance and flexibility to forge your own academic path.
At Wheaton, you’ll get one-to-one advice and mentorship from faculty and develop your skills by participating in cutting-edge research in fields ranging from bioinformatics to animal health. Your education is yours to design—choose to delve deeper with an honors program or explore your other passions by pursuing a minor.
With guaranteed access to funding for outside-the-classroom learning, Wheaton makes it possible to explore your calling while you’re an undergraduate. Whether you want to study abroad or intern in one of Boston’s leading laboratories, you’ll find unparalleled opportunities and support.
Interested in pursuing professional or graduate school in the health sciences? Wheaton’s pre-health professional advising program will help you plan your course of study and create a competitive portfolio. When you’re ready to apply for the program of your choice, we’ll support you throughout the process.
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Our Majors and Minors
With more than 100 majors and minors and 600 courses to choose from, you might find that deciding what to study is a challenge! More than 20% of Wheaton students double-major and many design their own unique courses of study. Health and health sciences programs include:
The animal behavior minor draws on theory and concepts from both biology and psychology to explore how animals interact with their environments and the wider world. This minor prepares you for careers in animal conservation and for veterinary or graduate school.
The biochemistry major draws on the concepts of biology and chemistry to analyze living things at the molecular level. This major gives you the depth of understanding you need for success in medical or professional school, or for graduate school in the natural sciences.
The interdisciplinary bioinformatics major joins studies in biology, math, chemistry, computer science and statistics, as well as biomedical ethics, to prepare you for in-demand careers in research, data science and drug discovery.
The biology major and minor encompass the study of all living things, from cells and bacteria to animals and ecosystems. A biology major or minor provides solid preparation for medical, dental, veterinary or optometry school, as well as a wide range of post-graduate research programs.
The interdisciplinary neuroscience major explores the biological and chemical processes of the brain and their impacts on human psychology and cognition. This major provides you with an excellent foundation for postgraduate study and research.
Wheaton’s nursing program gives you the hands-on skills and practical knowledge to excel as a practitioner or leader. Wheaton’s program offers clinical training at top-notch Boston institutions and prepares you to tackle interconnected issues of health equity, gender and race-based disparities in health care, as well as global threats to health.
Wheaton’s pre-dentistry academic track offers coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, English and more—all of which are needed to enter dental school. As part of Wheaton’s distinctive liberal arts experience, you’ll have access to faculty and career mentors, resources for valuable internships, and cutting-edge facilities to position you for success.
Wheaton’s academic track in pre-medicine combines the college’s distinctive multidisciplinary liberal arts education with foundational coursework in the sciences to prepare you for medical school. You will benefit from small classes, faculty mentors, ongoing career guidance, and access to state-of-the-art laboratories and experiential learning opportunities.
Pave your career path by pursuing the pre-occupational therapy academic track at Wheaton. Deepen your knowledge and skills in biology, psychology, math, anatomy and physiology—all coursework required for admission into accredited occupational therapy graduate programs.
Wheaton’s doctor of optometry dual-degree program with The New England College of Optometry allows you to complete a bachelor of arts degree and an optometry doctorate in seven years. As a dual-degree student, you’ll complete three years of liberal arts study at Wheaton—typically majoring in biology—prior to transferring to The New England College of Optometry.
Wheaton’s pre-pharmacy academic track lays the foundation for a successful career as a pharmacist. Coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, math, economics, public speaking and English fulfills the requirements for pharmacy school, so you can hit the ground running on your career path post-graduation.
If you are looking to become a physical therapist, Wheaton’s pre-physical therapy academic track provides a pathway to help you achieve your goal. You’ll gain knowledge and skills through courses like biology, anatomy and physiology, physics, statistics, chemistry, psychology and more—fulfilling admission requirements for accredited graduate physical therapy programs.
Wheaton’s pre-physician assistant academic track prepares you for an in-demand healthcare career providing direct care to patients. Be part of Wheaton’s thriving liberal arts environment while deepening your knowledge and skills in biology, chemistry, statistics, psychology and more in preparation for a postgraduate physician assistant program.
Wheaton’s pre-veterinary program will guide you on the path to a successful career serving the healthcare needs of animals. As part of a high-quality and immersive liberal arts experience, you’ll engage in coursework that will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in veterinary school. Topics you’ll study will include biology, chemistry, physics, math, English and animal behavior.
The psychology major and minor explore developmental psychology, cognition, neuroscience and much more. A psychology major or minor develops the skills you need for careers in human services, clinical psychology or research, as well as a wide range of fields including marketing, sales and market research.
The public health major and minor—with concentrations in anthropology, sociology and psychology—study how issues ranging from pollution to addiction impact local populations and global health. A public health major or minor prepares you to work in policy, regulation, communication, research and more, as well as for postgraduate study in medicine and law.
Unmatched Opportunities
$1.2 Million
Of internship funding
96%
Of students live on campus
100+
Student clubs and organizations
11:1
Student/Faculty ratio
95%
Of students receive financial aid
97%
Success rate for new graduates
The Wheaton Experience
As a health sciences student at Wheaton, you’ll enjoy the full breadth and depth of the New England liberal arts college experience. Pairing a close-knit residential campus with proximity to Boston’s wide array of cultural offerings, Wheaton offers the best of both worlds.
Whether you’re interested in pursuing athletics, engaging in student government or joining the Colleges Against Cancer group, there’s an opportunity for you. TEST EDIT
