Health Professions

In addition to offering an array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in high-demand fields, our world-renowned faculty are leading the way in groundbreaking research in nutrition, Parkinson's disease, DNA, and the treatment of MRSA.

Careers of the Future

We prepare our students inside and outside the classroom for careers in the ever-growing fields of clinical nutrition, health sciences, mental health counseling, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies.

School of Health Professions News

May 18 2012

NYIT Holds White Coat Ceremony for Physician Assistants

Forty-eight students in the Class of 2012’s Physician Assistant Studies program traded waist-length jackets for long white coats as they celebrated their new career just two days before NYIT’s commencement. Read more.

May 18 2012

Occupational Therapy Grads Hold Valedictory Ceremony

NYIT’s Department of Occupational Therapy faculty said goodbye to 26 students but quickly greeted them again as new colleagues at Thursday’s valedictory ceremony at the NYIT de Seversky Mansion. Read more.

May 18 2012

Nursing Students Receive Graduation Pins

With spirited whoops and cheers, family members and friends celebrated Thursday at the Department of Nursing’s Class of 2012 pinning ceremony, marking the achievements of 20 graduates who will soon take licensing exams on their way to becoming registered nurses. Read more.

Student Profiles

Elphas Kimutai
Campus: Old Westbury
Major: Nursing, B.S.
Class Of: 2013

Vicky Adelson
Campus: Manhattan
Major: Nursing, B.S.
Class Of: 2012

Edmanuel Soto
Campus: Old Westbury
Major: Occupational Therapy, M.S.
Class Of: 2013