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Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health and Life Sciences

Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health and Life Sciences

Direct the Future of Healthcare

At the Lewis School of Health and Life Sciences, we've carefully built an interconnected ecosystem of educational opportunities within the health and life sciences that, when mixed and matched to your evolving interests, can prepare you for endless future career opportunities in the healthcare industry.

Our graduates consistently thrive in clinical practice as doctors, veterinarians, physical therapists and more, but also in the areas of healthcare management, law and public policy and medical research. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, limitless options for hands-on research and clinical activities, and world-class faculty delivering unique courses to small class sizes, our students are prepared for whatever health path they choose to follow.
 

A Special Focus on Rural Healthcare

The 60 million Americans who live in rural areas face the same health challenges as anybody else. Too often, though, they lack access to quality care. One reason why: Not enough health professionals live and work in these communities.

Clarkson's Lewis School prepares you to meet this demand. Whether you're in one of our five graduate programs or an undergraduate on a pre-health sciences track, in a Direct Entry program or majoring in healthcare, biology or psychology, the Lewis School is a leader in advancing careers, research and innovation.

In the process, you'll enrich and deliver care to surrounding communities while practicing what you've learned. Our students assist patients in rural clinics, interact with members of the nearby St. Regis Mohawk Tribe or care for Olympic-caliber athletes training in Lake Placid.

Graduate Programs

Through our clinical graduate programs, we train you to see each patient as an individual while improving care delivery. That that means you'll go beyond technical excellence and get extensive training in the field — even working outside the U.S.

MS in Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists are experts in daily living who improve a person’s physical, cognitive, psychological and social participation in all aspects of life through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, adaptations, and assistive devices. Careers can take place in a variety of settings, including in schools, hospitals, clinics, and home care. At Clarkson, you'll grow your skills in state-of-the-art simulation labs, fieldwork assignments and collaboration with STEM and business colleagues.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Physical therapists are movement experts who diagnose individuals with mobility and pain related disorders, develop care plans and prescribe exercise supported by hands-on care to optimize physical function, prevent disease and improve quality of life following disability. Led by faculty with decades of real-world experience, the DPT program centers around four full-time clinical experiences and leads to meaningful careers in hospitals, private practice, athletics, industry, and home care.

MS in Physician Assistant Studies

Physician assistants are medical experts who diagnose illness, develop and manage medical treatment plans, prescribe medications and often serve as a patient’s primary healthcare provider. In some rural areas where physicians are in short supply, physician assistants may be primary healthcare providers, especially in hospitals, urgent care, clinics, and private practices. Clarkson's Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies can prepare you for a career in this quick-growing field: demand for PAs is expected to increase 28 percent by 2031.

MS / PhD in Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Biotechnology

Our master's and PhD programs in bioscience and biotechnology are at the forefront of research and technology leading to breakthroughs related to the world's most urgent problems. Gain a competitive edge in the job market and strengthen your application to PhD, veterinary or medical programs with these unique degrees. 

Affiliated Graduate Programs

As the science behind healthcare grows ever more complex, so, too, do the leadership and management skills it takes to navigate this changing field. Prepare for tomorrow's challenges in these graduate programs, including several through the David D. Reh School of Business.

Undergraduate Programs

Direct your aspirations toward advanced studies in the health sciences, or accelerate your path to a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Clarkson. Or, explore opportunities beyond patient care by delving further into biology, psychology, healthcare, policy, data science, business and administration.