Compassionate Health Professionals
Home to leading programs and research efforts, and guided by our Augustinian values, we prepare students to be highly skilled, compassionate and ethical health professionals. Our mission is to provide a quality, innovative education built upon strong science, emerging technologies and real-world foundational experiences.
Students are mentored in the development of career-related skills in a student-centered curriculum that fosters an active learning environment and practical experience in health care and human performance.
- Top Master of Science in Athletic Training in New England with a 5-year bachelor’s to master’s option
- Required internships, graduate fellowships and nursing students begin clinicals as freshman
- The Center for Health Inclusion, Practice and Research (CHIRP) offers student research opportunities focused on improving inclusive health equity
- State-of-the-art Nursing Center and facilities including high fidelity manikins and anatomage 3-D medical imaging table
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Largest Program in New England
Students gain clinical experience, prepare for board certification and work with diverse clinical populations, superior faculty and cutting-edge technology.
Career Outcomes Rate
94% of Nursing and Health Sciences undergraduate alumni were either employed, participating in voluntary service, or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.
Student-Faculty Ratio
With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, you will get to know your professors — experts who have literally been there and done that and want to help you do the same.
Graduate Programs
Northeastern University, Sacred Heart University, MCPHS and Merrimack are just some of the graduate programs Nursing and Health Sciences graduates are attending.
TOP HIRING & INTERNSHIP COMPANIES
Nursing Program Receives Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Merrimack College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The accreditation process was finalized once the first cohort of students graduated in 2023.
Undergraduate Majors and Graduate Programs
The School of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a number of undergraduate majors, minors and master’s degrees. Many master’s degrees offer competitive graduate fellowship opportunities. With online, hybrid and on-campus options, you’ll find a program that works best for you.
- ATHLETIC TRAINING DUAL DEGREE, B.S. & M.S.
- ATHLETIC TRAINING, M.S.
- EXERCISE SCIENCE, B.S.
- EXERCISE & SPORT SCIENCE, M.S.
- HEALTH PROMOTION & MANAGEMENT, M.S. (Online, on-campus or hybrid)
- HEALTH SCIENCE, B.S.
- NURSING, B.S.
- NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES, B.S.
- NUTRITION & HUMAN PERFORMANCE, M.S.
- PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS (Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Physician Assistant & Pre-Veterinary)
- PUBLIC HEALTH, B.S.
- REHABILITATION SCIENCES, B.S.
- SPANISH & HEALTH SCIENCE (Combined major)
- SPANISH & PUBLIC HEALTH (Combined major)
HEALTH PROMOTION & MANAGEMENT, M.S.
Online, on-campus or hybrid
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Physician Assistant & Pre-Veterinary
SPANISH & HEALTH SCIENCES
Combined major
SPANISH & PUBLIC HEALTH
Combined major
EXPLORE NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Explore all that the School of Nursing and Health Sciences has to offer inside and outside of the classroom to tailor your experience to your unique needs, goals and dreams.
Health Sciences Graduate Fellowships link graduate study with an on-site practicum experience, building your professional skills and accelerating your career path.
Our health professions advising program will help guide you on pre-med, pre-dental, pre-vet and pre-physician assistant career pathways.
The Center for Health Inclusion, Research and Practice (CHIRP) focuses on closing the gaps in systematic health disparities.
The 20,000-square-foot Nursing Center provides state-of-the-art facilities including simulation labs and classrooms.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
“I chose to attend Merrimack after attending the open house where I got the chance to experience what it would be like pursuing my degree in exercise science, along with what opportunities the School of Nursing and Health Sciences provided for their students.
I also wanted to continue my figure skating career through college, and Merrimack had a club figure skating team I would be able to join. Merrimack’s Exercise Science major provided me with the essential groundwork of knowledge to prepare me to be successful when pursuing my doctorate degree in physical therapy.”
Kaylyn Stewart, ’23
Exercise Science Major
Inpatient Physical Therapist, Massachusetts General Hospital
Student, Faculty & Staff Highlights
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Get Involved: Clubs & Organizations
There are endless opportunities to get involved at Merrimack and right within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Gain different perspectives, put learning into action and learn from peers and faculty advisors through one of our School of Nursing and Health Sciences clubs:
Athletic Training Club
Nursing Club
Active Minds
Health Profession Club
SCHOOL NEWS
NOTABLE & QUOTABLE
Associate Clinical Professor and Director of Athletic Training Birgid Hopkins, MS, ATC, was featured in a Board of Certification For the Athletic Trainer article on preparing students for the BOC exam.
