Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
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Health Sciences Degrees and Special Programs
A Trine University degree through the Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences will prepare you for a career in industry, government or health care, or for graduate research or medical school.
The Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences offers undergraduate degrees with majors including exercise science, biology, biochemistry and a variety of pre-professional tracks at its Angola, Indiana, campus. Students can then continue their education with the Doctor of Occupational Therapy, the Doctor of Physical Therapy, as well as a Master of Physician Assistant Studies and Associate of Science in Surgical Technology programs at its College of Health Professions in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Trine University offers a variety of pre health pathways for students interested in various health professions along with personalized advising for students who plan to pursue an advanced degree in a health profession.
Whether your choose a program on the main campus or at the College of Health Professions, your experience will feature all the hallmarks of a Trine University education, including:
- Outstanding job placement, including a 99.5% job and graduate school placement rate for the Class of 2022
- Small class sizes, providing personal attention from caring, expert faculty
- Classes that integrate practical experiences early in your curriculum to prepare you for your career
Associate Degrees
- Science | Associate
Bachelor's Degrees
- Applied Health Science | Major
- Biochemistry | Major
- Biology | Major
- Chemistry | Major
- Exercise Science | Major
- Forensic Science | Major
Special Programs
- Pre-Medical | Professional Track
- Pre-Physician Assistant Studies | Professional Track
- MPAS Direct Entry
- Pre-Physical Therapy | Professional Track
- DPT Direct Entry
- Pre-Nursing
Minors
- Athletic Training | Minor
- Biology | Minor
- Chemistry | Minor
- Coaching | Minor
- Exercise Science | Minor
- Forensic Science | Minor
- Health Coaching | Minor
- Nutrition Science | Minor