Our Health Sciences programs are designed to help our students launch health-related careers and to gain admission to graduate and professional schools. The department attracts students focused on gaining admission to competitive programs in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy, and public health.

In its most recent graduating class, 75 percent of the majors began graduate study in one of the above health-related disciplines. Nearly every major has a significant engaged learning experience through an internship or undergraduate research.

Global Experience

Global Experience

Furman makes sure you have the chance to take your studies on the road, either in the United States or overseas.

Research & Internship

Research & Internship

Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST) and the Molnar Human Performance Laboratory have all the research capabilities of a large research university. We also provide ample internship opportunities.

Mentoring & Advising

Mentoring & Advising

All of our professors are passionate teachers and dedicated researchers with the intent to provide their students with guidance.