Are you looking for an amazing place to study health and medicine in New England? Then you’ve come to the right place. All the colleges and universities on this list are located in the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont—and they have fantastic health care and health sciences programs. The best part? You can connect with any of them right from this page! Just click the green “Connect me” button below any listing to have your 糖心Vlog profile information sent directly to the school. Then they’ll reach out to you so you can learn more! Ready to read about some great options?
Framingham State University
Framingham State University offers a hands-on foundation for health and medicine careers. Located near Boston’s world-renowned medical community, FSU features acclaimed Nursing and Food and Nutrition programs with state-of-the-art labs. Its unique Coordinated Program in Dietetics integrates a bachelor's degree with 1,200 supervised practice hours, fast-tracking students toward becoming Registered Dietitians in a supportive, regional leadership environment.
Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University is a private coeducational university with three campuses in Hamden, Connecticut—a main campus, one for upperclassmen, and a center for professional programs. With a total enrollment of over 9,000 students, the University offers an average class size of 20 and a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. Students can major in Athletic Training, Athletic Training/Physical Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Science Studies, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Radiologic Sciences or join one of many dual-degree programs.
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University is a private coeducational university—and the largest Catholic university in New England—located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The University offers 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 40 countries a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. Students benefit from the Center for Healthcare Education and numerous clinical experiences across the University's health and sciences programs, which include a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Nursing; a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy; a Doctor of Physical Therapy; and more.
University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is a comprehensive public university in Storrs, Connecticut—only 30 miles from Hartford. With a total undergraduate enrollment of over 19,000, the University offers a 16:1 student-faculty ratio across its 10 undergraduate schools and colleges. UConn offers majors in Allied Health, Exercise Science, Dental Medicine, Medicine, Nursing, Nutritional Science, and more, plus an Office of Undergraduate Research for health science research opportunities that enhance the educational experience.
Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University is a comprehensive public university with two campuses in Danbury, Connecticut. WCSU offers a student body of more than 5,000 a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and over 100 scholarships for those pursuing any program. Students can major in Health Education, Health Promotion Studies, or Nursing—which is offered as RN-to-BS, master’s, and doctoral programs—and pursue their EdD in Nursing Education or Master of Health Administration through graduate studies.
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