Our curriculum combines foundational science with healthcare-focused coursework to prepare students for competitive graduate and professional programs while developing skills valued by today's healthcare employers. Students also have the opportunity for meaningful extracurricular engagement and professional development opportunities outside of the classroom. Read on to learn more about what makes our program so unique!

Students have opportunities to work alongside faculty on research projects addressing rehabilitation, pain, movement, disability, health disparities, aging, and community health. Many students present their work at regional and national conferences and publish alongside faculty mentors. For a full list of laboratories our current students are working in, visit our Student Research Opportunities Page.

Learning extends beyond the classroom through service-learning experiences that connect students with community organizations across the Paso del Norte region. Students apply classroom knowledge while developing leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to serving diverse populations.

Students are encouraged to become active leaders through professional organizations, volunteer activities, research, and community service. These experiences strengthen graduate school applications while building professional networks.

Our faculty are dedicated to student success. From academic advising and career planning to undergraduate research and graduate school preparation, students receive individualized mentorship throughout their undergraduate journey.