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Biomedical Health Sciences

Prepare for a future in healthcare, research or graduate study with Purdue’s biomedical health sciences major. Explore career paths, build a strong scientific foundation and gain hands-on experience starting your first year. Program Summary  Prepare for your future in healthcare,...
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Brain and Behavioral Sciences

Explore how biology and behavior connect through Purdue’s brain and behavioral sciences major. Study the foundations of psychological sciences while shaping your future in healthcare, research or human services. Program Summary  Purdue’s brain and behavioral sciences major explores the biological...
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Developmental and Family Science

Explore how human development and family systems shape lives across the lifespan. Purdue’s developmental and family science program prepares you to support individuals, families and communities through hands-on experiences and specialized study. Program Summary  Purdue’s developmental and family science major...
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Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Needs

Prepare to make a difference in the lives of young learners. Purdue’s early childhood education and exceptional needs major blends theory, practice and licensure preparation. Program Summary  Purdue’s early childhood education and exceptional needs major prepares you to teach and...
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Family and Consumer Sciences Education

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...
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Human Services

Launch a career helping individuals, families and communities thrive through Purdue’s human services major. Build skills in community support, counseling and program development. Program Summary  Purdue’s human services major prepares you to help individuals and families find solutions to life’s...
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Kinesiology

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...
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Medical Laboratory Sciences

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...
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Nutrition and Dietetics

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)...
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Nutrition and Dietetics/ Nutrition, Fitness and Health (dual 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...
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Nutrition Science

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....
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Nutrition, Fitness and Health

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...
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Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences

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...
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Pre-Professional

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

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...
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Public Health

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,...
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Radiological Health 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...
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Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

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...
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