Launch your future in health and well-being
Explore health-focused undergraduate majors at Oregon State University
Prepare for a meaningful future in human health
Whether you want to become a doctor, improve community health, study nutrition or promote lifelong wellness, Oregon State offers accredited health science degrees that prepare you for meaningful careers in human health and well-being.
- Available on campus and online
- Pre-health and pre-med pathways for clinical and medical careers
- Hands-on learning, faculty mentorship and career support
Explore college degrees in health and well-being
College of Health majors have one common goal — improving health and well-being for all.
Healthcare Administration
Available online
Lead change in health care systems and services. In this major, you’ll develop skills in health management, policy and public health to prepare for leadership roles that improve patient care and organizational outcomes.
Sample careers: Health services management, hospital or clinic administration, health policy, patient advocacy, operations
Human Development and Family Sciences
Available on campus or online
Study how people grow and relationships evolve across the lifespan. In the HDFS major, you’ll explore child development, family dynamics and social systems while preparing for careers that support individuals and strengthen communities.
Sample careers: Family support, youth development, social work, child and family services, community outreach
Kinesiology
Available on campus or online
Study human movement to improve health, performance and quality of life. In the kinesiology major, you’ll explore exercise science, physical activity and motor behavior while preparing for careers in health care, fitness or rehabilitation.
Sample careers: Physical therapy, athletic training, strength and conditioning, occupational therapy, health coaching
Nutrition
Available on campus
Explore the science of food and its impact on health across the lifespan. In the nutrition major, you’ll study metabolism, diet and disease prevention while building skills to support individuals and communities through nutrition.
Sample careers: Dietetics, public health nutrition, health education, clinical nutrition
Public Health
Available on campus or online
Tackle real-world health challenges that affect people and populations. You’ll study health promotion, policy and environmental health with a focus on prevention and health equity.
Sample careers: Epidemiology, health education, community health, health policy, environmental health
Pre-Med and Pre-Health Pathways
Available on campus or online
Get the support you need to prepare for medical, physical therapy, nursing or other health professional programs. You’ll choose a health-related major and work closely with pre-health advisors to stay on track for your graduate school goals.
Sample careers: Medicine, nursing, athletic training, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assistant, pharmacy
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A community that supports your goals
"My experience at OSU and in the College of Health has been incredibly rewarding. Whether you're into public health, epidemiology, nutrition or anything else health-related, the OSU College of Health is a place where you can learn and grow, surrounded by supportive faculty and peers.
It’s a fantastic place to make a difference and help people lead healthier lives, no matter your field of study or background."
Jillien Zukaitis
Student at Oregon State University
Why study health and well-being at Oregon State?
- Choose from accredited health degree programs, many available on campus or online
- Work with dedicated pre-health and academic advisors who support your goals from day one
- Build your resume through internships, research and hands-on learning experiences
- Learn from faculty leading the way in public health, nutrition, human development, family sciences and kinesiology
- Access career planning, academic support and personalized mentoring
We believe health is a human right
Our faculty and students are creative problem-solvers who care about the health of all people, regardless of economic means, cultures or communities.
They also think about issues affecting us throughout our lives, from early childhood education to living better, longer.
College programs that lead to careers in human health
Our programs will put you on a path to a career in health and well-being.
Perhaps you dream of a career helping families thrive. Maybe you're interested in studying physical activity and its effect on human health. Or maybe you’re concerned about climate change and want to directly help communities or make a difference at the policy level.
Regardless of what motivates you, we'll help you find you place.