Set Your Path to the Health Sciences

If medical school, graduate study, or a career in the health sciences is your goal, Husson University’s pre-medicine and exercise science programs give you the academic foundation you’ll need to get there. With faculty mentorship, hands-on lab experiences (including a potential internship with The Jackson Laboratory, a world-class genetics institute in Bar Harbor, Maine), and direct pathways into Husson’s own occupational and physical therapy programs, as well as partnerships with medical, dental, and pharmacy schools, your path to the health sciences starts right here.

Pre-Med & Exercise Science Programs

The road to a career in medicine and health sciences starts with a strong foundation. Whether you have your sights set on medical school or a career in exercise science, we offer the academic rigor, practical preparation, hands-on labs, and faculty guidance you need to succeed in graduate programs and professional endeavors.

Exercise Science

Improve your own quality of life alongside that of the people you work with by earning an Exercise Science degree. You’ll learn to evaluate, design, and implement tailored exercise plans for athletes, the elderly, and anyone else to improve their health and fitness, then choose to either enter the workforce or pursue graduate-level specialization, including through a direct pathway into Husson’s Physical Therapy program.

Health Sciences

Want to begin a career that makes a real impact on real lives? Explore what it takes to become a healthcare or healing arts practitioner. Husson’s Health Sciences program offers a flexible, faculty-guided curriculum that prepares you for a wide range of health and medical careers — or for graduate programs in medicine, public health, veterinary health, or allied health, including a direct pathway into Husson’s Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy program.

Pre-Medicine

Begin your journey to medical school with this rigorous, science-based course of study. The Husson University Pre-Medicine curriculum places a heavy emphasis on anatomy, biology, chemistry, epidemiology, immunology, microbiology, and physiology, and provides the lab experience you’ll need to be prepared for medical school applications. We recognize that applying to medical school can be stressful no matter how well prepared you are, so we assist our pre-medicine student with a dedicated pre-med advisor in addition to academic and professional advising support.

Career Outcomes

Students in these programs are positioned for success in health sciences careers and advanced study, including:

  • Pre-Medical School Candidate
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Athletic Trainer or Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Health Sciences Researcher
  • Public Health or Wellness Professional

Faculty Spotlight

  • As an Exercise Science faculty member at Husson, Dr. Houck brings a philosophy of curiosity, exploration, and lifelong learning to his students. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, a Master’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Human Performance, and a PhD in Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science.
    Jonathan Houck, PhD
    As an Exercise Science faculty member at Husson, Dr. Houck brings a philosophy of curiosity, exploration, and lifelong learning to his students. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, a Master’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Human Performance, and a PhD in Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science.

The Rest of Your Life Starts Here

Whether you’re fresh out of high school, looking to advance your career, or ready for something entirely new, Husson University has the programs, professors, and proven track record to help you get there. You know what you want your career to look like. We know how to make it possible. Together, we can make it happen. Explore Programs