Twenty top reasons why students choose Stony Brook's Health Science program
- The cost of a Stony Brook bachelor’s degree is very affordable
- 2nd ranked public research university in the USA
- 1 of top 10 public hospitals in USA
- State of the art library and computer learning lab
- Emphasis on learning community model of education
- The Health Science major is the third largest major on campus
- The only health care major on campus that leads students directly into the workforce in clinical or non-clinical settings
- The major is committed to researching the evolving trends in the health care industry and the corresponding needs of New York State’s health care workforce
- Provides ongoing curricula changes that respond to the needs of a changing health care industry
- Responds to student need by creating coursework that provides job skills that lead to professional entry-level employment
- Advising sessions are conducted as early as possible to assess student interest and provide information on prerequisites to ensure that students will be competitive candidates for post-graduate education
- Utilizes adjunct faculty from within the University or from the private sector to provide cutting-edge and “real world” based learning delivered by the finest professionals in their respective fields
- Highly qualified and responsive teaching faculty and staff
- Diverse and committed students
- Stony Brook University ranks third in the nation for total minority baccalaureates in the category of Health Professions and related clinical sciences
- Located in a nationally recognized Health Sciences Center
- Strong and extensive clinical affiliate network for clinical concentrations
- Exceptional record of professional leadership and community service
- Strong graduate placement record
- Positive national and local reputation
