Health & Science Neighborhood
Welcome to the Health & Science Neighborhood at ´óÏó´«Ã½! Students in this neighborhood are explorers, driven by compassion and curiosity, as well as careful observers of the world around them.
During your first year at ´óÏó´«Ã½, you’ll live with other Health & Science students in the Spencer Residence Hall. You’ll also study and take classes together, and enjoy special activities tailored to your interests.
The Majors
The Health & Science Neighborhood majors share a focus on human health, biology, and scientific inquiry. They tend to attract students interested in research, improving health outcomes, and applying knowledge to real-world problems. Learn more below!
Prepare yourself for a career in a wide range of fields, such as healthcare, biotechnology, public health, and conservation. It’s also an excellent major for students looking to attend medical school.
Concentrations:
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Biology
- Biomedical Science
Clinical laboratory science is an exciting allied health field dedicated to helping medical professionals find answers through diagnostic testing.
Get ready to take your love for sports to new heights as you explore the fascinating world of exercise, nutrition, and psychology’s influence on the human body.
A degree in Health Sciences is excellent preparation for in-demand careers in health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, and related areas. This degree also provides a solid foundation for graduate study.
Our Healthcare Administration program prepares you for a successful career at a hospital, behavioral health organization, governmental healthcare agency, long-term care facility, or national health association.
Courses for this major are mostly delivered in an online format.
Our Mathematics program teaches strong analytical and problem-solving skills. These skills are increasingly in demand at businesses across industries for data analysis, consumer behavior modeling, financial modeling, operations optimization, market trends analysis, and more!
The Minors
Interested in exploring another facet of Health & Science? Our minors can deepen understanding of your chosen discipline while providing a broader set of skills and tools.
Accelerated Bachelor’s to Graduate Degrees
Want to save time and money in earning a dual degree? ´óÏó´«Ã½’s Accelerated Pathways program lets you earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s or doctoral degree faster in the following subjects:
- Healthcare Administration (BA+MHA, 5 years)
- Occupational Therapy (BA/BS + OTD, 5.5 years)
- Physical Therapy (BA/BS + DPT, 5.5 years)
- Nursing (BSN + MSN Admin & Leadership, 2 years)
The Health and Science Neighborhood supports a student’s successful transition to college through engaging majors with research and real-life experiences embedded as learning tools. These academic experiences along with extra-curricular and social activities within the H&S Neighborhood make this a wonderful opportunity to grow amongst a group of like-minded peers.
Dr. Paul Deeble, Associate Dean & Director, School of ScienceHealth & Science Neighborhood Leader
Live Together
Members of the Health & Science Neighborhood live together in the Spencer Residence Hall. Here’s what to expect:
- Dedicated Neighborhood floors
- Collaboration space for Neighborhood use
- Double and triple-occupancy rooms with ample storage, dressers, closets, and sinks
- Full communal kitchen, TV room, and laundry facilities
- Special neighborhood programming and activities
Grow Together
Enjoy special activities tailored to your neighborhood.
- Scientific Lectures and Roundtable Discussions with Clinicians and Research Scientists
- Campus Exploration with Local Conservationists
- A Day in the Life of a Paramedic/EMT with Regional Rescue Squads
- Chemistry Society and Tri Beta Biological Honor Society
- Dinner and bonfire social
- Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences tour, classroom observation, and simulation lab activities
- Customized advising and career planning workshops with Faculty and McCree Center for Life Success Staff
Succeed Together
The Signature program is designed to chart a clear path for your success. Whether your immediate post-graduation goal is a dream career or advanced degree, you’ll graduate with skills highly sought after in both the workforce and academia.
´óÏó´«Ã½ Graduate Programs
If you decide to continue your studies at ´óÏó´«Ã½, you can expect a smooth transition into one of the following programs:
Upcoming Events
Your Neighborhood Leader
Dr. Paul Deeble (he/him)
Associate Dean and Director, School of Science
Phone: (540) 887-7271
Email: pdeeble@marybaldwin.edu