Love to help others? Fascinated by the sciences?

At Ithaca College, you’ll gain hands-on experience with research opportunities and patient care.

With state-of-the-art technology—from motion analysis systems to simulation labs—you will build deep confidence and field mastery. Whether you're drawn to clinical care, human biology, or inspired by the science behind movement and healing, your research and patient care could make a lasting impact.

Interested in becoming a doctor or physician assistant? IC supports premedical students with a strong foundation in the sciences, personalized faculty advising, experiential learning, and an interdisciplinary Health Professions Advisory Committee to prepare you for medical or physician assistant school and beyond. 

You can explore (and blend) your interests through studying: 

students conducting chemistry research
School of Humanities and Sciences

Biochemistry – 
Investigate the molecular foundations of life.

Applied Physics – 
Use physics to solve real-world health challenges.

Psychology
Understand behavior, cognition, and mental health.

Student shows off Mr. Bones
School of Health Sciences and Human Performance

Health Sciences – 
Build a foundation for medical, dental, or allied health careers. 

Speech-Language Pathology
Build expertise in communication development and clinical care.

Occupational Therapy
Help people engage in meaningful life activities.

School of Humanities and Sciences 

  • Applied Physics –
    • Use physics to solve real-world health challenges. 
  • Biochemistry –
    • Investigate the molecular foundations of life and health. 
  • Biology –
    • Study living systems. 
  • Chemistry –
    • Explore the building blocks of medicine and innovation. 
  • Mathematics –
    • Model biological systems and analyze health data. 
  • Physics –
    • Apply scientific principles to advance medical technology. 
  • Psychology –
    • Understand behavior, cognition, and mental health.  
       

School of Health Sciences and Human Performance

  • Clinical Health Studies / Doctor of Physical Therapy –
    • Prepare for a career in physical therapy through hands-on clinical training. 
  • Health Sciences –  
    • Build a foundation for medical, nursing, dental, or allied health careers.
  • Occupational Therapy –
    • Help people engage in meaningful life activities.
  • Speech-Language Pathology –
    • Build expertise in communication development and clinical care.

Beyond the Classroom

At IC, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved, meet like minds, grow your skills, and make your mark outside of your coursework.  
  • Active Minds
  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Astronomy Club
  • Biology Club
  • IC Genes
  • Mental Health Flock
  • National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association
  • Occupational Therapy Students of Color
  • Physical Therapy Student Association
  • Physical Therapy Students of Color
  • Pre-Health Society
  • Society of Physics Students
  • Student Occupational Therapy Association
  • Student Psychology Association
  • Women in STEM
  • Youth Movement Against Alzheimer’s
Your interests matter. Your impact starts here. 

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