Degree Programs

The Department of Health Sciences offers three majors for students pursuing specialized career paths:

ATHLETIC TRAINING MAJOR

This academic program involves the study and implementation of those medical skills used in the treatment of athletic injuries, and includes learning the means of injury prevention, the recognition and evaluation of sports-related injuries, the management, treatment and disposition of these injuries, and the rehabilitation of injured patients. The Athletic Training Major is a CAATE accredited program (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education). It is a rigorous science-based program of study that includes a clinical component in which students acquire a certain body of practical knowledge and competencies.

HEALTH SCIENCE MAJOR

Students who major in Health Science will explore various aspects of human biomedical science, and may choose major courses and electives that suit their interests, aptitude, and career goals. Health Science graduates of the Merrimack program have entered diverse fields within the health care system, including professional medical practices, positions in biomedical research and industry, public health, hospital administration, education, and medical technology.

SPORTS MEDICINE MAJOR


Students enrolled in the Sports Medicine major may choose from two concentrations. The Human Performance and Wellness concentration prepares students for work and further study in the growing field of health and fitness and provides students with the prerequisites necessary for certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. The Pre-Physical Therapy concentration involves taking courses that provide the student with the prerequisites needed to apply to graduate programs in Physical Therapy.