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Health Sciences

Advance Wellness in Your Community with a Health Sciences Degree

You care about high-quality healthcare, health promotion, and disease prevention – and you want a career that improves lives close to home. A Health Sciences degree from Keuka College can help you get there. 

Health Sciences is an applied field focused on human health. It draws on scientific knowledge to promote wellness, understand how the body functions, prevent illness, and support the management and treatment of disease. As a Health Sciences major at Keuka College, you’ll connect concepts from the natural and social sciences to real questions in health, disease, and healthcare. 

You’ll build a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences through coursework in areas such as health, medical ethics, and population health. You’ll also develop essential biological science knowledge – including human anatomy and physiology – alongside physics and chemistry, then bring it all together through a specially designed capstone experience. 

Do an Internship Every Year

Every student completes an internship every year through Keuka College’s Field Period®. You’ll gain hands-on experience that connects classroom learning to real-world practice – building your résumé, network, and confidence as you explore settings that match your goals. Field Period® is a defining part of the Keuka experience and a major reason many students choose Keuka, because it provides a clear advantage when applying for jobs and graduate programs. 

Learn in State-of-the-Art Facilities

Train in Keuka College’s Health Professions Simulation Labs – a realistic health system designed for immersive, hands-on learning. With six distinct labs and dedicated instructional space, you’ll strengthen clinical skills, communication, and teamwork in an environment built for practice and feedback. You’ll also work in Jephson Science Center labs designed by the professors who teach in them, using research-grade tools to analyze real samples with precision. 

Enter an In-Demand Field

Healthcare is a high-opportunity career space, with strong long-term demand across many roles and settings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 1.9 million openings each year in healthcare occupations through 2034 – driven by growth and the need to replace workers who retire or change careers. And because the field continues to evolve, it rewards professionals who can adapt – applying new evidence, tools, and approaches to meet changing patient and community needs. 

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Khadeeja Reed

I first applied as a Biology major, but after talking with my admissions counselor, I switched to Health Sciences. I made the change because the Health Sciences major better aligns with my future plans. Keuka College cared about my short-term goal of getting to campus – and they’re also helping me build the foundation for what comes next.

— Khadeeja Reed

Keuka College’s Health Sciences degree is designed to help you launch your career in health promotion or pursue graduate study across a range of health-related fields.

You’ll be prepared for roles in private business and industry, community organizations, and healthcare settings – supporting wellness, patient care, and effective healthcare delivery. 

Through a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, you’ll build the skills, knowledge, and professional values today’s healthcare environment demands. You’ll graduate ready to serve as a committed, culturally competent professional with the practical experience to compete for jobs and stand out in graduate school. 

Program Requirements

Health Sciences School Pathways

Keuka College articulation agreements can guarantee seats for qualified students in outstanding graduate programs at: 

Health Sciences Degree

What Can I Do with a Health Sciences Degree?

A Health Sciences degree is highly versatile and can open doors to roles such as: 

  • Health Educator 

  • Patient Care Advocate 

  • Pharmacy Sales Representative 

  • Community Health Educator 

  • Personal Trainer 

  • Wellness Program Manager 

  • Healthcare Consultant 

  • Registered Dietitian 

  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer 

  • Behavior Analyst 

Keuka College's Field Period

Much More Than An Annual Internship

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Build Your Résumé

And Your Own Professional Network

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Get Real Experience

You'll Use in Your Field and Throughout Your Life

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Discover Yourself

Learn What You Like and Where You Want to Go

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 Field Period® was the deciding factor for me, because it gives me the opportunity to explore my interests and gain real experience in my field before I graduate.

— Khadeeja Reed

Where Can a Health Sciences Field Period Take You?

Health Sciences majors often use Field Period® to explore different career paths, settings, and labs – and even study around the world. Recent Field Period sites include:

  • Arnot Ogden Medical Center
  • Auburn Eye Care
  • Boyce Thompson Institute
  • Cayuga Medical Center
  • Cornerstone Dental
  • Corning Animal Hospital
  • Crouse Hospital
  • Finger Lakes Health
  • Geneva Community Health
  • Group Trip to the Galapagos
  • Guthrie HealthWorks
  • Hunt Country Vineyards
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Monroe County Water Authority
  • Performance Physical Therapy
  • Rochester General Hospital
  • Smithsonian Marine Station
  • Sodus Veterinary Hospital
  • Syracuse School District
  • United Health Services
  • University of Florida
  • University of Louisville
  • University of Rochester
  • Utica Zoo
  • Via Aquarium
  • Walgreens

 Your future Health Sciences professors are more than exceptional teachers – they’re accomplished researchers and dedicated academic advisors.

Our faculty bring real-world expertise to the classroom, including an athletic trainer, a physical therapist, a behavioral health practitioner, and an occupational therapist.

They’ll get to know you as an individual, then help you build on your strengths, close any gaps, and choose the courses and experiences that fit your goals. Whether you’re headed straight into a career or on to graduate school, you’ll have mentors who will guide you toward a Health Sciences degree that opens doors. 

AFFORDABILITY

100% of Keuka College students receive financial aid.

  • All Keuka College scholarships and grants are renewable for up to four years and are in addition to state and federal financial aid.
  • You may also qualify for state and federal grants by completing the FAFSA.
Up to $112,000
Up to $28,000 per year in academic scholarships
awarded based on high school GPA.
Up to $40,000
Up to $10,000 per year in Keuka College grants
awarded based on financial need.
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We can't wait to have you as part of our #KCFamily! Your admissions counselor is here to help guide and support you every step of the way.

Admissions Requirements

  • Submit an Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship Opportunities.
  • Keuka College is test optional and believes there's much more to you than just a test score. The admissions committee considers all application materials in its holistic review of your eligibility. 
  • There is no deadline to apply, and we offer rolling admissions. The sooner you submit your application, the sooner you'll receive your admissions decision and scholarship. In most cases, you'll receive a response from us within 1-2 weeks. 

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