The School of Health Sciences prepares students to tackle all major challenges inherent in 21st-century patient care and medical research. Our innovative and highly ranked programs — offered at the bachelor’s, master’s and clinical doctorate levels — develop forward-thinking clinicians, imaging professionals, rehabilitation specialists and scientists.
Percentage of our 2023 graduates who are either employed or enrolled in a graduate program six months after graduation.
+8%
Job Growth
The projected percent change in employment for those in healthcare practitioner and technical occupations from 2022 to 2032. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
100%
Pass Rate
5 of our programs with licensure exams reported a perfect first-time pass rate in 2022, with 8 of our 9 programs scoring above national average pass rates.
Incoming First-Year Students By the Numbers
3.65
Average GPA
The average GPA for the Class of 2026.
1216
Median SAT Score
The median SAT score for the Class of 2026.
Total Enrollment Fall 2024
As of Fall 2024, the School of Health Sciences enrolled 1,486 undergraduate students across 12 programs. In addition, 686 students were enrolled across 11 graduate programs.
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Graduate Enrollment
Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,486 students
Athletic Training: 18
Biomedical Sciences: 129
Diagnostic Medical Sonography: 103
Health Science Studies: 421
Health Science Studies (online): 36
Health Science Studies Undeclared: 26
Health Sciences / Occupational Therapy: 259
Health Sciences / Physician Assistant: 101
Health Sciences / Physical Therapy: 272
Interprofessional Healthcare Education Badge: 1
Microbiology & Immunology: 20
Radiologic Sciences: 100
Total Graduate Enrollment: 686 students
Advanced Medical Imaging & Leadership: 12
Biomedical Sciences: 53
Cardiovascular Perfusion: 20
Doctor of Occupational Therapy: 34
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (online): 11
Doctor of Physical Therapy: 200
Master of Occupational Therapy: 114
Pathologists' Assistant: 60
Physician Assistant: 96
Radiologist Assistant: 1
Social Work: 85
2021 First-Time License/Certification Pass Rates
Exam
Quinnipiac University
National Average
Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Sonography Principles and Instrumentation*
100%
N/A
Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Specialty Exam*
100%
N/A
Diagnostic Imaging: Radiologic Science
82%
84%
Diagnostic Imaging: Computed Tomography
100%
70%
Diagnostic Imaging: Mammography
100%
89%
Occupational Therapy
100%
97%
Physical Therapy**
97%
94%
Physician Assistant
92%
93%
Pathologists' Assistant
100%
96%
Cardiovascular Perfusion: Basic Sciences
100%
93%
Cardiovascular Perfusion: Clinical Applications
100%
95%
Athletic Training
96%
82%
Social Work: LCSW
84%
75%
All School of Health Sciences data for Fall 2022 is based on 2020-2021 reporting, Class of 2021.
*Diagnostic Medical Sonography - annual ultimate pass rate across all specialties. Students can take one or many specialty exams and scores do not need to be reported, as such, we do not have an exact comparison to state specialty to speciality.
**Physical Therapy - CAPTE requires reporting of ultimate pass rate.
Career Development
Our faculty members and Career Development Office work extensively to boost your confidence, help you gain new skills and make the vital connections you need to thrive in today’s quickly evolving health care marketplace. The assistant dean for career development is available for assistance, whether you want to explore different health care fields or brush up on interview techniques.
The Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education offers students from all health care disciplines unique opportunities to learn and practice together as members of integrated patient care teams. Resources in CIHE develop the team-based skills and multidisciplinary perspective necessary to handle the growing clinical and ethical complexities of today’s health care landscape.
Quinnipiac’s School of Health Sciences professors are committed to the personal and professional success of every student. While passionate scholars and accomplished in their own fields, teaching is the number one priority. Small class sizes, accessible professors and a close-knit community create the kind of supporting, enriching environment that is rare. We are personally invested in seeking ways to help our students develop into strong, certified, leading professionals.
From improving the socialization and quality of life of residents at a local assisted living facility to creating an annual program that assists children with disabilities to learn how to ski, our impact stretches far beyond our North Haven Campus.
