Siena College is the place to be for aspiring health professionals. Our graduates go on to careers as doctors, nurses, nutritionists, mental health counselors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and more.
Our mission is to support students pursuing careers in healthcare, including medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, veterinary medicine, and allied health fields such as physical therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy, and occupational therapy.
As a Pre-Health student at Siena, you’ll benefit from personalized advising, skills development, access to specialized programs and resources, and comprehensive application planning and review. Our dedicated team is here to guide and support you every step of the way, ensuring you are fully prepared to achieve your goals and excel in health professions graduate schools.
Depending on your desired career path, certain majors may be more aligned with your goals. The most crucial factor in selecting a major is your ability to meet the course requirements associated with the program you intend to pursue. Ultimately, students have the flexibility to choose any major that aligns with their interests and aspirations.
Want to learn more about a career path or which major is right for you? Schedule a meeting to chat with Valerie Rivera, our health professions advisor.
Students interested in MD/DO, Veterinary, Dental, and Optometry should consider the following majors:
Marlie Christensen, a 2021 Health Studies/Health Science graduate, now excels in the Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The John Hopkins Hospital. She states that her education, rich in coursework like anatomy, psychology, and medical ethics, prepared her for the complexities of healthcare and directly contributed to her success. Each day, Marlie applies her comprehensive knowledge to provide exceptional care to critically ill newborns and their families.
Sophie Whiteman, a 2022 Health Studies/Health Science graduate, went on to work in a private ophthalmic practice before pursuing her Master of Public Health with a focus on Social Behavior and Community Health. She credits her education at Siena and a three-month internship at Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda for equipping her with the essential skills to address complex public health challenges.
Whether you dream of becoming a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, or public health expert, Siena offers a variety of pathways to get you there.
