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Health Sciences

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Health Sciences at Fordham

About the health sciences minor

Gain the scientific foundation and practical skills essential for medical school and a rewarding career in healthcare. 

As a health sciences minor at Fordham, you’ll take courses that give you deep insight into the human body and its systems. Put your knowledge to work in the lab—and right here in New York City, through research partnerships with world-renowned institutions like Mount Sinai Health System and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. And gain the experience you need to help shape the future of healthcare, one of today’s fastest-growing fields. 

Our graduates go on to …

  • medical and dental school
  • prestigious research programs
  • careers in health-related fields, from clinical medicine to veterinary care

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Health sciences minor profile

  • Rose Hill CampusMinor
    Rose Hill
  • Lincoln Center CampusMinor
    Lincoln Center

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Program at a glance

Fordham Mentoring Program

connects health sciences minors with alumni for one-on-one guidance on pursuing a career in medicine

FUEMS

one of the top college EMS agencies in the country, FUEMS is Fordham’s student-run, state-certified EMS squad, active since 1977 and serving as a launchpad for healthcare careers

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Fordham CSTEP students supported each year by Bronx HOPE, a federally-funded program offering academic enrichment plus hands-on experience at Montefiore and Albert Einstein hospitals

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majors and minors to pair with your interest in health sciences, so you can graduate with a degree that helps you stand out on your path to medical school and other health professions

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gift to Fordham which will be used to break ground on a cutting-edge integrated science facility and expand computer science programs

Mount Sinai Health System and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

two of the world's leading health institutions with research partnerships that give students lab access and collaboration opportunities

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Making an impact

Fordham student Annalisa Brown-Beebe with supervisors and colleagues at her hospital internship in Richmond, Virginia

Stepping Stones to Med School                    

Analisa Brown-Beebe gained invaluable clinical experience and research skills for medical school through summer internships. Learn more about her hands-on opportunities across the city and the world.

FUEMS students carry stretcher

Meet the Campus EMS Team                    

Fordham’s award-winning student EMS club is a launchpad for careers in healthcare and beyond. See how these first responders serve their fellow Rams—and fellow New Yorkers.

Rebecca Tejiram works in the lab of the Silvia Finnemann, Ph.D.

Advice from a Med-School Bound Student                    

Rebecca Tejiram discovered her love for medicine through her coursework as a biological sciences major and by volunteering at a local hospital. See her tips on applying to med school and making the most of the Fordham experience.

Diana Plaza and Hayley McDaid conduct research

Expanding Access to Medical Innovation                    

Through Fordham’s partnership with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Diana Plaza was able to conduct vital lung cancer research in their summer program. Learn more about her work and the expanding program.

Julia Sosa standing in front of a Montefiore Health facility

Empowering Future Doctors in the Bronx                    

Fordham’s CSTEP program connects students with expert mentorship and hospital internships across the Bronx. See how these opportunities empower the next generation of medical professionals.

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Health Services Minor FAQs

  • Common majors paired with the health sciences program include biochemistry, integrative neuroscience, and natural science. However, the program is open to students in any major looking to pursue a career in healthcare. As a part of the minor, you’ll take courses that meet the prerequisite requirements for medical, dental, nursing, and other health professional schools. 

    You can also join our pre-health program where you’ll receive personalized one-on-one advising and join a tight-knit community of peers, giving you the support you need to thrive in a range of careers in medicine and beyond.

  • Fordham’s location in New York City will provide you with unparalleled access to internships, research collaborations, and career opportunities through our connections with industry leaders, hospitals, and world-class research institutions like Mount Sinai Health System and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

  • You’ll start by taking foundational courses, like General Biology, where you’ll study the chemical and cellular basis of life. Then you’ll dive deeper into courses like Human and Comparative Physiology, where you’ll learn how the environment can impact a person from the cell level up, or Genetics Lecture, where you’ll explore classic and cutting-edge genetic research and see its real-world applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry.

  • You’ll be prepared for advanced study and careers in medicine, physician assistance, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and other areas of science and public health. You’ll also be ready to pursue advanced research into topics like aging and cancer.

    Plus, you can connect with alumni through the Fordham Mentoring Program to receive one-on-one guidance and advice for your medical career.

  • At Fordham, you’ll use AI as a tool to enhance your learning. Our program will equip you with the skills to navigate the ever-changing landscape of AI in the workforce. As a part of the health sciences minor, you’ll be able to use AI in your own research, from drug discovery to genetic modeling.

    You’ll also be able to earn credentials and paid micro-internships through IBM SkillsBuild’s Getting Started with AI course. All Fordham students and graduates have access to AI training through RamConnect, the University’s alumni and experiential learning platform.

    Above all, you’ll learn skills that can’t be replaced by AI, such as critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

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