Bachelor of Science in Health Science

New England College - INTO

Build a foundation for careers or graduate study in health science and medicine with the Bachelor of Science in Health Science program at New England College. The Health Science program strengthens laboratory, research, and applied science skills, with an emphasis on experiential learning. Health Science students can also choose from pre-professional tracks designed for graduate programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, or veterinary medicine. Thanks to an agreement between NEC and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, students who take specific required courses and maintain at least a certain GPA will be assured an interview for an accelerated nursing program or graduate programs for physician assistant or pharmacy. NEC’s program offers experiential learning opportunities for BS in Health Science students, including the following: Federally funded Summer Undergraduate Research Program: 10 weeks of full-time summer employment working in a research lab. Frequent research, seminar, symposia, and training opportunities at NEC and in partnership with several other academic institutions in the state through the New Hampshire IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (NH-INBRE). Snacking on Science Seminars: Biweekly seminars presented by NEC researchers, alumni, and external scientists. Internships in a wide variety of clinical fields.