Ithaca College

What you'll study

This undergraduate programme combines foundational biomedical science with courses in health systems, policy, research methods and population health. Typical modules include human anatomy and physiology, principles of public health and epidemiology, health promotion and disease prevention, health services organisation and management, healthcare ethics and law, and introductory biostatistics.

Students follow a curriculum that balances classroom and laboratory learning with experiential components. Lab-based classes teach physiological assessment and basic diagnostic techniques, while coursework in research methods and data analysis supports evidence-based practice. The programme culminates in a capstone seminar or research project and a supervised field practicum or internship placed in hospitals, community health organisations, public health departments or healthcare administration settings.

Entry requirements

Applicants will typically need a completed secondary school qualification equivalent to a US high school diploma and a record of academic achievement across science and maths subjects. Ithaca College considers the whole applicant, so relevant extracurricular experience, volunteer work in health settings and clear interest in the healthcare field are advantageous.

International applicants must meet English-language proficiency requirements. Specific GPA thresholds, test requirements (when applicable) and required documents vary; applicants should consult the college admissions guidance for up-to-date details and any portfolio or interview requirements for the programme.

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme enter a wide range of entry-level roles across healthcare and public health sectors. Common career paths include health services administration, community health worker, patient services coordinator, clinical operations assistant, health educator, case manager, and roles in quality improvement or care management. Many graduates proceed to further professional or graduate training such as public health (MPH), health administration (MHA), nursing, physician assistant programmes or allied-health clinical training.

The experiential practicum and internship placements support networking with local hospitals, community agencies and health systems, helping students transition into employment or graduate study.

Why study at Ithaca College

Ithaca College provides a liberal-arts-focused environment with small class sizes and strong faculty mentoring, which benefits students pursuing applied health careers. The college emphasises experiential learning; students have access to supervised internships, community partnerships in the Ithaca region and interdisciplinary collaboration across related departments.

Facilities and resources support hands-on training in health assessment, research and professional development, while the college’s location offers opportunities to engage with rural and urban public-health initiatives. The programme’s combination of scientific grounding, practical experience and pathways to graduate study makes it a solid choice for students aiming for careers in health services or advanced clinical and public-health professions.