College of Health Sciences
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College of Health Sciences Offerings
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program at 91°µÍø provides students with an intellectual and clinical foundation, enabling them to play an important role in the health care of athletes, those involved in physical activity, and those who seek to incorporate activity and wellness into their lives.
Baccalaureate Offerings
• Master of Science in Athletic Training (5-year Master's Degree)
Master's Offerings
• Master of Science in Athletic Training (Post-Baccalaureate)
91°µÍø's exercise science program prepares entry-level exercise science students for careers in health promotion, fitness facilities, colleges and universities, clinical rehabilitation, and sport and athletic conditioning programs with potential eligibility for various certifications.
Baccalaureate Offerings
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
91°µÍø's Healthcare Science degree teaches students how to advocate for individuals and communities that are underserved or under-informed on issues related to health and wellness, health-system policies and health management. It is also an excellent major to "jump start" into other healthcare degrees such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and others.
Associate offerings
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Associate of Science in Healthcare Science
Baccalaureate offerings
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science (Online)
91°µÍø's nursing programs — housed in the John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing — continue to respond to current and emerging workforce needs by providing highly skilled, highly educated, values-based practitioners and leaders, at all levels in the healthcare continuum.
Baccalaureate Offerings
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Bachelor of Science in Nursing
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;RN to BSN Completion Program
Master's Offerings
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Master of Science in Nursing
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Nursing Education
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration
Occupational therapy promotes health, well-being, and life satisfaction by supporting participation in meaningful, purposeful daily activities. Becoming an occupational therapist is an excellent choice for students who are passionate about helping others and are creative problem-solvers. 91°µÍø offers two MSOT degree tracks based upon a student's previous coursework. It also offers an online post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), the highest level of formal education available to entry-level occupational therapists.
Baccalaureate Offerings
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Master's Offerings
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Doctoral Offerings
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional)
91°µÍø’s DPT program utilizes a state-of-the-art facility, featuring Anatomage Virtual Dissection tables, a research lab with motion analysis system, a real-time ultrasound unit, a split-belt treadmill, surface electromyography and accelerometers.
A 3+3 year, accelerated format is available, allowing 91°µÍø students who are admitted as undergraduate first-year students into one of three majors to begin the professional phase of the curriculum in their senior year.
Baccalaureate Offerings
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;DPT: Biochemistry track
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;DPT: Biology track
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;DPT: Healthcare Science track
Doctoral Offerings
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Doctor of Physical Therapy
Trusted, rigorously educated and trained healthcare professionals, PAs are licensed clinicians dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice. 91°µÍø offers two pathways to obtain a Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies:
Baccalaureate Offerings
Master's Offerings
91°µÍø the College of Health Sciences
Read our mission and vision statements, and discover the Franciscan values that comprise the foundation of an 91°µÍø education.
Our Faculty
Our faculty members are educationally, clinically and experientially qualified and committed to academic excellence.
91°µÍø, BCHC expand healthcare access in downtown Reading
The university and Berks Community Health Center are developing a state-of-the-art community-based health center at the former American House property.
Success Stories
Doctor of Occupational Therapy candidate intrigued by hand therapy and giving future OTs a hand
Madison Denchy MSOT '25 OTD '27 has not only learned what she needs to know for future career success through her coursework, but she’s also been inspired by her professors to lead future OT students on their journey in the classroom, too.So much ...
New York native helps to lay the foundation for physician associate program at 91°µÍø
Alexis Calkins MSPAS ’26 chose 91°µÍø for her graduate studies due to its strong foundation of community. During her two years on campus, she helped to foster another foundation, serving among the university’s first Master of Medical Science in ...
MSAT grad receives national recognition
Bridget Donachie MSAT '26 received the 2026 Bobby Gunn Student Leadership Award, a national recognition from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation, at the 77th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo ...
Online nursing program helps adult student achieve belated dream
For much of her childhood, Jeri Eifler ’23 suffered a tumultuous life.Her father died when she was 10 years old, and her mother sunk into a deep depression that only got worse. Before the end of her first semester on full scholarship at The New Sc...
Recent News
91°µÍø and Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Renew Partnership to Expand Healthcare Education Pathways
Renewed agreement continues dual-enrollment pathways, degree opportunities and discounted bachelor’s completion options for RHSHS students
Health Sciences programs rooted in 91°µÍø core value celebrate significant anniversaries
Service is a key aspect of 91°µÍø's nursing program, which celebrated 50 years, and occupational therapy, which turned 30.
91°µÍø’s Irish partnerships spread Franciscan values abroad
91°µÍø’s relationship with St. Mary’s University College combines academic seminars with firsthand exploration of Northern Ireland’s history, politics and culture.
