UDM announces two new healthcare programs:ÌýHealth Sciences and Sports & Exercise Sciences

February 10, 2025
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University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ’s College of Health Professions (CHP) has added two new bachelor’s degree programs to its list of options for students who want careers in healthcare.

Starting in fall of 2025, the College will offer bachelor’s degrees in Health Sciences and Sports & Exercise Sciences.

“The field of healthcare is growing rapidly and in need of well-trained, empathetic healthcare practitioners of the kind òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ produces with our Jesuit and Mercy education,” said CHP Dean Ahmed Radwan. “These two new degree programs can lead to excellent careers related to healthcare, athletics, community health and wellness.”

The bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences is targeted to individuals who want to move directly into a career helping improve people’s health as community health worker, clinical research assistant, healthcare administrator and more. It is also a great degree for those who plan to go on to graduate study in disciplines like occupational or physical therapy, or those who want to work in a non-healthcare career such as law, social work or business where health knowledge would be an advantage.

The program allows each student to customize their degree to fit their career plans. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1.9 million openings are expected to be available in this field between now and 2033.

UDM’s new Sports & Exercise Sciences degree combines an exceptional classroom education, practical hands-on learning experiences and the values and personal attention for which òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ’s College of Health Professions is known.

Graduates can work as health or strength and conditioning coaches, healthcare administrators, fitness directors and more. It is also a helpful degree for those who plan to go on to graduate study in disciplines like athletic training or physical therapy, or those who want to work in a non-healthcare career such as law, social work or business where sports and exercise science knowledge would be an advantage.

In addition, the U.S.  Bureau Labor Statistics reports that employment in sports, exercise, and health-related occupations is projected to grow faster than average through at least 2033.

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