Area of Study: Health Care

Write with clarity, purpose and impact across industries. Develop skills in technical, medical, scientific and environmental communication. Edit with precision and publish with confidence. Explore how writing shapes understanding in a complex, connected world. Program Summary  Our professional writing major...

Prepare for the career you’ve always dreamed of with one of our pre-professional programs. Combine academics, real-world experiences and personalized advising for a competitive edge when applying to your future graduate or professional degree program. Program Summary  Pre-professional programs at...

Dive into the power of words, images and media to influence, inspire and inform — while building strong communication skills and exploring how media shapes culture and public perception. Program Summary  As a communication major at Purdue, learn how to...

Your curiosity about people, cultures and what makes us human drives you. Explore everything from ancient civilizations to today’s global challenges. Dig into big questions, learn to think across cultures and gain skills that open doors to careers around the...

Not sure what you’re interested in studying? No problem! Explore different programs and interests before transitioning to a major that fits.  Program Summary  Exploratory studies is a program to help students who are undecided on their major discover the program...

Support communication, connection and quality of life and study the science of communication and its disorders through Purdue’s speech, language and hearing sciences major — all while gaining clinical and research experience. Program Summary  Purdue’s speech, language and hearing sciences...

Advance the safe use of radiation through Purdue’s radiological health sciences major. Study physics, health and engineering while gaining clinical and research experience, and prepare for careers in healthcare, research, public health and industry. Program Summary  Purdue’s radiological health sciences...

Create healthier communities through Purdue’s public health major. Build expertise in prevention, policy and wellness while gaining hands-on experience, and prepare to lead real-world efforts that improve lives locally and globally. Program Summary  Purdue’s public health major prepares you to plan,...

Explore the science of human behavior through Purdue’s psychological sciences program. Study topics from brain function to social interaction while preparing for a range of careers. Program Summary  Purdue’s psychological sciences program provides a broad overview of human behavior across...

Promote health, safety and well-being through Purdue’s Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology-accredited occupational and environmental health sciences major. Gain hands-on experience assessing and managing environmental and workplace risks. Program Summary  Purdue’s occupational and environmental health sciences major equips you...

Discover how nutrition and science shape health through Purdue’s nutrition science major. Build a strong foundation for research, healthcare careers or graduate study. Program Summary  Purdue’s nutrition science major explores how food, metabolism and health connect at the biological level....

Promote health, fitness and well-being through Purdue’s nutrition, fitness and health major. Blend nutrition science and exercise physiology while gaining real-world experience. Prepare for careers in wellness, strength coaching and health promotion. Program Summary  Purdue’s nutrition, fitness and health major...

Expand your impact in the world of health and performance by combining clinical nutrition and fitness expertise through Purdue’s nutrition and dietetics/nutrition, fitness and health double major. Program Summary  Purdue’s double major in nutrition and dietetics/nutrition, fitness and health blends...

Prepare to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through Purdue’s nutrition and dietetics program. Gain the academic foundation, clinical preparation and professional connections you need. Program Summary  Purdue’s nutrition and dietetics program prepares you to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)...

Prepare to lead in healthcare through Purdue’s highly competitive nursing program. Gain clinical expertise, hands-on simulation experience and the confidence to make a difference. Program Summary  Purdue’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree prepares you to become a skilled,...

Support patient care through expertise in clinical diagnostics with Purdue’s medical laboratory sciences program. Build real-world skills through a unique 3+1 structure and prepare for national certification. Program Summary  Purdue’s medical laboratory sciences major prepares you to play a vital...

Study the science of human movement through Purdue’s kinesiology major. Build a strong foundation for careers in health, fitness, sports or graduate study. Program Summary  Purdue’s kinesiology program explores the complex nature of human movement and its impact on health...

Purdue’s family and consumer sciences education major prepares you to teach real-world life skills to young people. Gain classroom experience and graduate licensed to teach in middle and high school settings. Start your journey toward a rewarding teaching career. Program...