Schools and Colleges
College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences educates students to be leaders in integrative, evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare. To address the need for highly qualified healthcare professionals, the health sciences school offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate healthcare programs. We challenge students to become healthcare experts that advance the delivery of healthcare locally and globally.
Mission statement
The College of Health Sciences educates future healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practice skills required in constantly evolving and demanding healthcare fields. The Schools are dedicated to evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, supported through research, collaborative, and integrative experiences. The College offers career-oriented programs promoting health and wellness for individuals, families, and communities in a global learning perspective.
Programs
College of Health Sciences programs
Dean’s message
On behalf of the students, faculty, and administration, I am pleased to welcome you to University of Bridgeport’s College of Health Sciences — an integrated body of healthcare programs committed to educating leaders in healthcare.
The College is composed of highly acclaimed schools and institutes: the Acupuncture Institute, the School of Chiropractic, the Fones School of Dental Hygiene, the School of Nursing, the Physician Assistant Institute, the Nutrition Institute, and the School of Health Professions.
Learning here is inter-professional, evidence-based, and patient-centered. We focus on overall wellness through community health education, exercise science, nutrition, and health science research. Our on-campus clinics provide acupuncture, chiropractic, and dental hygiene services to the community — and give our students the clinical experience that defines their education.
Healthcare is a rewarding and exciting field. We would be glad to help you find your place in it.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Ciolfi, DC, MBA, DBA
Dean, College of Health Sciences
Health sciences at UB
Choosing Health Sciences
A career in health sciences offers many ways to make an impact, whether you’re interested in working directly with patients, promoting healthier communities, or advancing the delivery of healthcare. The field includes opportunities for a wide range of interests, skills, and career goals.
UB offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate healthcare programs for students beginning their education as well as professionals looking to advance their expertise. With a variety of pathways to explore, you can find a program that fits where you are — and where you want to go.
Careers that make a difference
A health sciences education can prepare you for opportunities in direct patient care, clinical practice, public health, healthcare leadership, research, education, and more. Depending on your program, you may build a career in hospitals, clinics, private practices, community health organizations, public health agencies, or other healthcare settings.
At UB, career-focused coursework and practical learning experiences help you develop the knowledge and skills to enter the healthcare field or take the next step in your current career.
Why Health Sciences at UB?
At UB, health sciences education extends beyond the classroom. Students learn through a combination of evidence-based coursework, hands-on training, research, clinical experiences, and opportunities to learn across healthcare disciplines.
The College of Health Sciences brings together a diverse range of healthcare programs, creating opportunities for interprofessional learning and collaboration. Students also benefit from experienced faculty, specialized facilities, and on-campus clinics that provide acupuncture, chiropractic, and dental hygiene services to the community. Together, these experiences help students connect what they learn in class with the real-world impact of their future careers.
Your future starts today!
Apply online! Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis. We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career