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Health Science

Bachelor's Degree, Second Major

Pathways to professional health programs

You're interested in a professional degree in a health-focused field, but you also want to pursue academics outside of the sciences. With Lesley's health science degree, you don't have to choose. You can combine a major like psychology, history, or sociology and still gain the pre-professional preparation needed for a career in medicine and beyond. And because of a change in requirements, professional programs (like medical schools and veterinary schools) are now actively looking for students just like you.

At Lesley, you can complete all your pre-med requirements without majoring in a traditional pre-health program. As you learn to shape arguments in your English class or study theories in a psychology lecture, your pre-health advisor will help you navigate your way to a post-Lesley professional health sciences program.

Our reimagined general education curriculum will provide the foundation you’ll need to promote community, justice, and a more sustainable future by engaging you in today's social issues. As you take classes that introduce you to essential topics, your advisor will steer you on a path to your dream career. You'll leave Lesley prepared for a professional school in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, pharmacy, physical therapy, and more.

Designed as a compliment to another major, health science is combined with a second subject to ensure that you meet the core requirements needed by the American Association of Medical Colleges. You’ll nurture your critical thinking and analytical skills while exploring how the living world works. And the unique perspectives you develop will prepare you for success in the health sciences.

You’ll discover a new way of knowing that's anchored in the practice of promoting health. You'll gain hands-on learning in state-of-the art labs, local and regional field settings, study abroad programs, and internships in places like Emerson Practice Associates, Premier Performance PT, the Museum of Science, the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource center, and many more.

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Program Structure

Full-time or part-time on-campus program

120 Credits
  • Required Core (32 Credits)
    • By taking these rigorous science courses, you will complete the minimum core requirement for medical school.
  • Electives (3+ Credits)
    • Work with the Pre-Health Advisor to select electives that will best meet your interests and needs.
  • Capstone (3 Credits)
    • In this interdisciplinary course, you'll complete an environmental science research project that is based on your interests and goals.
  • Internship (6 Credits)
    • Examine your field of study in depth, develop clear career goals, and gain practical skills that you can apply to future professional goals.
  • General Education (42 Credits)
    • Take a variety of courses for Lesley’s new outcome-based General Education program. You'll develop skills and perspectives that will help you to succeed in an increasingly complex global context, and to create a more just, humane, and sustainable world. General Education courses you take may count toward your major or minor.
  • Free Electives
    • With your remaining credits, try out different courses in subject areas you want to explore, or maybe major or minor in another subject.
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Choose a second major.

With a bachelor's degree in Health Science, you'll be prepared to apply your scientific knowledge to a wide range of professions. This major is designed to be a second major so you can combine it with another subject area of interest, widening your career opportunities. Check out some suggestions for programs to combine:

Psychology, Psychiatry, Counseling, or Social Work

Sociology

Health or Medical Policy or International Medicine

Law, Nonprofit, Government Services, or Public Administration

Craft Creative Combinations
As a Health Science major, you’ll need to pursue a second major while still completing all the required coursework needed to enter a medical program, dental program, and more. You can also choose one of our 45+ minors—in art & design or a liberal arts subject—to help you become a more informed healthcare professional.

Forge your own path with a creative combination:
  • Health Science + Gender, Race, and Sexuality Studies minor = A healthcare professional with a deeper understanding of race, class, and gender in modern society
  • Health Science + Global Studies minor = A culturally competent healthcare professional
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Rose Piscuskas ’21

At Lesley, Rose Piscuskas found a path to pursue her interest in medicine and emotional wellbeing.

Read Rose's story.
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José Gonzalez ’13

Through his work at the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center at Mass General Hospital, José is playing a part in studies that could ultimately lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

Read José's Story.
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Preparing for a career in healthcare

Be better prepared for professional health programs and the MCAT. At Lesley, you'll benefit from our strength in social and behavioral science and personal guidance from our pre-health advisor.
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Recreating the lab experience at home

Faculty and staff curated 170 unique lab packages for students to bring science alive during the pandemic and remote learning.
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Undergraduate Programs
92%

of our 2020 graduating class is employed or furthering their education.

Applying to Lesley

Lesley University is SAT Blind

We know that a single standardized test can't sum up your accomplishments and abilities. That's why we don't require SAT scores when you apply. Instead, we'll focus on the strength of your application, including your essay and activities.
Alumni Satisfaction
Ranked #20

by alumni

According to a survey published in Forbes, Lesley ranks #20 nationwide for providing a high-quality education that is worth the cost.
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The Double Lynx Scholarship pays big.

Every student who earns an undergraduate degree from Lesley is eligible to receive 12 graduate credits toward any master's degree we offer, 100% free. That's potentially over $16,200.
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Internships

Prepare for your dream job through work experience at places like:

New England Aquarium
Boston Museum of Science
Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
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Small College, Big University

Within the dynamic environment of a larger university, you'll receive the personalized education of a small liberal arts college of 1,300 students and hands-on attention from specialized faculty. In our mathematics and science programs, you'll build your critical thinking, observational, and analytical skills to help solve the world's complex problems.

Careers
Fields of Practice
Health Science provides you with a lot of career possibilities, especially in the healthcare industry.
  • Medicine (allopathic or osteopathic)
  • Dentistry
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy 
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Physician Assistant
  • Pharmacist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Nutritionist
Careers
Industries Where You Could Work
A degree in Health Science can take you in a number of different directions and prepares you to work in a wide variety of industries.
  • Healthcare
  • Scientific Research
  • Education
  • Government Agencies
  • Nonprofits
  • Health Law
  • Laboratory Science
  • Healthcare Reform
  • Patient Advocate
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Cambridge is our campus. Boston is our neighbor.

Whether you're pursuing environmental studies, biology, or another science or math major, you'll take classes on our three beautiful Cambridge campuses. Work alongside faculty researchers in our state-of-the-art science lab and benefit from being in Cambridge, home to 200+ companies and incubator labs that are studying life sciences and clean energy. Discover the Cambridge and Boston area—a dynamic hub of internships, professional opportunities, service work, culture, and fun that few other cities can match.

Find out more about Cambridge and Boston.

Faculty

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David Morimoto
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department Chair and Professor of Biology
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David Morimoto

Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department Chair and Professor of Biology

An ecologist, conservation biologist, and animal behaviorist by training, David has studied the effects of forest fragmentation on birds in Massachusetts and is currently involved in urban bird research.

His areas of academic focus and expertise include: ecology, ornithology, conservation biology, and animal behavior. At Lesley, he teaches the following courses: Patterns in Nature, Environmental Field Research, New England Field Studies, and Field Experiences in Tropical Ecology. 

David holds a BS from Stonehill College and a MA and PhD from Boston University. 

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Approximate cost, before financial aid, for one year of study in this undergraduate program.
Health Science
Housing Options
Compare the cost of the program for students who live on campus in a residence hall with the cost for commuter students.
On-Campus
Commute
  • Tuition
    Fall Tuition
    $16,663
    Spring Tuition
    $16,663
  • Fees
    Fall Comprehensive Fee
    $465
    Spring Comprehensive Fee
    $465
  • Room & Board
    Fall Health and Wellness Fee
    $465
    Spring Health and Wellness Fee
    $465
    Fall Room (double, triple, or quad room)
    $5,999
    Spring Room (double, triple, or quad room)
    $5,999
    Fall Meal Plan
    $3,961
    Spring Meal Plan
    $3,961
    Housing Deposit (one-time fee)
    $300
  • Total cost before financial aid

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Estimated Cost

Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid

It’s our goal at Lesley to break down financial barriers so that students who want to learn here, can learn here. That’s why we offer generous, customized aid packages for students based on their individual needs. In fact, more than 98% of our full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid. Learn more about Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Tuition & Fees

Other fees may apply. Review all undergraduate tuition and fees, and what they cover.

Tuition and fees are subject to change each year, effective June 1.

Housing Options
Compare the cost of the program for students who live on campus in a residence hall with the cost for commuter students.
On-Campus
Commute
  • Tuition
    Fall Tuition
    $16,663
    Spring Tuition
    $16,663
  • Fees
    Fall Comprehensive Fee
    $465
    Spring Comprehensive Fee
    $465
  • Room & Board
    Fall Health and Wellness Fee
    $465
    Spring Health and Wellness Fee
    $465
    Fall Room (double, triple, or quad room)
    $5,999
    Spring Room (double, triple, or quad room)
    $5,999
    Fall Meal Plan
    $3,961
    Spring Meal Plan
    $3,961
    Housing Deposit (one-time fee)
    $300
  • Total cost before financial aid

Learn more about Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Estimated Cost

Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid

It’s our goal at Lesley to break down financial barriers so that students who want to learn here, can learn here. That’s why we offer generous, customized aid packages for students based on their individual needs. In fact, more than 98% of our full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid. Learn more about Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Tuition & Fees

Other fees may apply. Review all undergraduate tuition and fees, and what they cover.

Tuition and fees are subject to change each year, effective June 1.

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Approximate cost, before financial aid, for one year of study in this undergraduate program. Tuition and fees are for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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