Turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding career with a health sciences degree.

Prepare for a variety of specialized careers in healthcare with one of our health sciences majors or a physician assistant master’s degree. You’ll enjoy engaging hands-on learning in our cutting-edge simulation lab, expert faculty guidance, and one-on-one attention. Choose from clinical, community health, gerontology, or occupational therapy concentrations. Or pursue your physician assistant master’s degree, which provides comprehensive training for patient care and licensure eligibility.

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    Best Health Sciences & Services School in New England Region — College Factual

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    Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Health Sciences & Services in Mass. — College Factual

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    Best Value Graduate Degree in Health Sciences — College Factual

Learn from expert faculty dedicated to your success.

Our dedicated faculty offer personalized attention and guide you through a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving in-patient care. They are committed to expanding your healthcare knowledge through relevant health sciences courses, individual leadership projects, and hands-on experiences. No matter what your health sciences program is, you’ll have the support and guidance of expert faculty to help you succeed.

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Get student support from start to finish.

As a student within one of our health sciences programs, you’ll experience comprehensive support at the Center for Student Success and Engagement. Whether you’re navigating the college transition, seeking academic advice, honing study strategies, or accessing various resources, our dedicated programs are ready to assist you.

Master new skills through hands-on learning in high-tech simulation labs.

Westfield State University’s simulation lab uses innovative hands-on teaching methods to replicate patient care situations. You’ll work with high-tech mannequins that simulate symptoms, diseases, and conditions you’ll see in a real healthcare setting. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through individual research projects and team-based problem-solving grounded in patient-centered care. Our health sciences programs also provide opportunities to collaborate with clinical care centers to help you prepare to work in a healthcare environment.

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Please reach out with any questions you have about the Health Sciences Department. We are happy to connect with you one-on-one.

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Jennifer Hixon, DHSc, PA-C
Chair – Health Sciences Department 
Bates Hall 229
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Karen Sladyk
Health Sciences Coordinator
Bates Hall 17A

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