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The health sciences at RIT bring together human-centered care with tech-driven learning.
From patient care simulations to clinicals and co-ops, you’ll engage in hands-on learning early and often. With access to advanced technology, opportunities to collaborate across RIT with peers in fields like engineering and design, and expert pre-health advising, you’ll have everything you need to change lives for the better.
Join us for Fall 2026
There's still time to apply. For some programs, applications will be reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.
Join Us for Accepted Student Open House
Visit campus on March 28 or April 11 to meet faculty, tour campus, and ask your questions.
Faces of RIT
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The Power of Music
Becky JasenPhysician AssistantJasen is a physician assistant major and the music director for RIT Players. She is applying her passion for music to research that studied how music can reduce pain and anxiety in pediatric patients.
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A Spit Take
Diamond GuyBiomedical SciencesGuy's biomedical science research is analyzing microbes linked to cardiac disease. She's hoping to keep the population healthy one vial of saliva at a time.
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Protecting Those Who Protect Us
Rachael AhoExercise Science ’17Aho is putting her exercise science degree to work as a personal trainer who works with first responders. She helps firefighters stay in shape and prevent on-the-job injuries.
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Always Evolving
Elizabeth RuderAssistant ProfessorThe field of nutrition is an ever-changing field where knowledge is always evolving. Ruder enjoys watching her students question what they know as they use hands-on experiences to contribute to future nutritional guidelines.
Latest News
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February 6, 2026
ArtEx students find community by leaning into creativity
ArtEx creates opportunities for students outside of RIT’s College of Art and Design to participate in creative and collaborative experiences by granting special access to engage with the studios, resources, and expertise available within the School for American Crafts and School of Art.
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February 3, 2026
RIT to launch first clinical doctorate degree
Rochester Business Journal speaks to Christopher Alterio, Professor of Practice in the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, and College of Health Sciences and Technology Dean Yong Tai Wang about the occupational therapy program.
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January 23, 2026
Mentorship and undergraduate research prepare RIT student for med school
As a second-year biomedical sciences major and honors student on a pre-med track, Rachel Smith sought out hands-on research experience to prepare for the rigors of medical school.
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December 15, 2025
Top stories that shaped RIT in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with milestones, innovation, and inspiring stories from across the RIT community.
