Health Sciences and Nursing at Aquinas College
It's your time
Behind every diagnosis, treatment, and breakthrough is a foundation of rigorous scientific study, and this science becomes powerful when it’s applied in the service of others. Whether your goal is research or community impact, health science offers a foundation that reaches far beyond one career path. Our alumni find meaningful work in places like quality assurance, emergency medicine, dentistry, clinical laboratory science, and so much more. Best of all, Aquinas will offer you real-world experience through independent research opportunities, laboratory experiences, and – if you choose to enroll in the University of Detroit Mercy nursing program at Aquinas College – hands-on clinical experience at Trinity Health Grand Rapids.
It's Time to Find Your Purpose
Biology
Whether your dream is to practice medicine, explore ecosystems, or conduct research, the Aquinas Biology and Health Science Department gives you the foundation you need to achieve your goals. Here, learning goes beyond memorizing facts.Biology
Health Sciences
At Aquinas College, students preparing for careers in human or animal health are advised by a committee of advisers who assist with curriculum planning, personal statement preparation, and interview preparation for graduate school applications. Health Sciences
Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
The University of Detroit Mercy offers a full-time, 4-year direct admit Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Aquinas College. In this unique partnership, nursing coursework is taught by UDM faculty and liberal arts and supportive coursework is taught by Aquinas faculty.Nursing
Majors & Minors
Biology |
*Optional concentration in Genetic Counseling Preparatory |
Health Sciences |
**Optional concentration in Genetic Counseling Preparatory |
Nursing |
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Nursing Steps for Application
Join us in the UDM nursing program at Aquinas College by following these simple steps.
STEM Scholars Program
Get settled into Aquinas College before traditional orientation and join a cohort of STEM students, faculty, and professionals.
Insignis Honors Program
The Insignis Program has a proud history of excellence in undergraduate education, offering high-achieving students academic challenges that encourage them to reach their intellectual potential. The program also provides cultural and social enrichment activities at little or no cost to members.
Student Clubs
Registered Student Organizations at Aquinas College provide students the opportunity to gather with their peers to build community around shared interests, hobbies, areas of study, and much more.
Virtual Tour: Albertus Magnus Hall of Science
Interested in learning about biological and health science research conducted by Aquinas students? Renovated and expanded in 2019-20, the Albertus Magnus Hall of Science is home to Aquinas' science programs, including classroom space, state-of-the-art laboratories, and the largest lecture hall on campus. Take a virtual tour now! Albertus Magnus Hall of Science Virtual Tour
News From Health Sciences & Nursing
Summer Research at Aquinas: Bikes, Well-Being and Barriers to Access
Dr. Jen Lendrum and sophomore nursing student Arabella Cummings have spent this summer researching public spaces and barriers to access by travelling all over Grand Rapids on bikes. Find out what they discovered along the way.
Summer Research at Aquinas: Anemones in Albertus
These Mohler-Thompson Summer Researchers are studying the genes of anemones to better understand coral bleaching.
