Discover Health Sciences - Undecided

Do you want to impact the lives of others in the booming health industry, but you’re still discovering your path? That's good, and totally normal. Most students begin college without a major or change their major at least once. We can help reduce your stress and find your academic path with Discover Health Sciences.

Program Information

Are you still discovering a health career? Whether you are undecided, undeclared or exploring possible majors, we'll help you find a health science career path that is right for you in our Discover Health Sciences program.

Program Type

Major

Degree

Bachelor's

I Can Help You Reach Your Bigger Goals!

As your Enrollment Coordinator, I can help you get started on your educational path. Please contact me if you have questions.

Jeff Ptak

Director, Health Sciences Enrollment Management

Interested in a Health Sciences - Medicine Path?

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Duquesne helped me to discover my 'why'. My path through undergraduate studies to medical school was extremely personalized with the help of my advisors and professors. They inspired me to explore why I wanted to become a doctor.

Grace Scanlon, BSHS with Minors in Biochemistry & Public Health & PMHPP Certificate, ’24; First Year DUQCOM Medical Student

Pathways. Concentrations. Minors.

Reach your bigger goals by customizing your Health Sciences Bachelor of Science degree with a Pathway, Concentration and/or Minor.

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Student Organizations

Connect with students, learn from new experiences and create lasting friendships with one of our 280+ student organizations from the Center for Student Involvement—many for allied health professionals including Pi Kappa Epsilon and Best Buddies.

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Career Professional Services

We'll also make sure you have the professional confidence, impressive experience and powerful networks you need to get a running start on a meaningful career. At Duquesne’s Center for Career Development you will have personalized career counseling and coaching; in-person/virtual career-focused workshops; career fair and networking events; job shadowing/internships opportunities and more.

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Duquesne's Bridges Curriculum

Along with your Health Sciences degree courses, you will also take Duquesne's Bridges Common Learning Experience curriculum. Bridges prepares you for what's next and ensures you'll never have to narrow your ambitions. Bridges curriculum is designed to overlap with every major at Duquesne so you can explore which major is right for you while having the opportunity to discover new interests or pursue additional goals.