Sciences and Health Professions
In the School of Sciences and Health Professions, you'll find inspiration at the intersection of health, life, nature and science — cultivating innovative practices and procedures required to advance our scientific future, address complex problems, ask tough questions, reduce disparities and improve our individual and collective health.
Discover what you are capable of…
Our faculty are leaders in their fields and pride themselves on being personal mentors and guides for your intellectual and professional journeys. You'll work closely with them to master the knowledge and fundamentals required to put those competencies into practice through in-depth discussion and hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art labs and facilities. Our students consider the natural and social worlds from multiple angles and perspectives, intersecting the health, public, mathematical, and life sciences to address intriguing and complex issues related to our communities, practice, behaviors and experiences.
Situated in the heart of Boston, the Simmons campus is surrounded by world-renowned teaching hospitals, research facilities and industry leaders — like Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital, the Broad Institute, and over 1,600 other life science, biotech, biomedical and biopharmaceutical organizations. Our students are highly sought after for clinical and experiential rotations, research and design, and employment opportunities with leading experts in the industry.
Our Faculty
You’ll study with faculty who are thought-leaders and award winners, researchers and professionals in their fields.
Recent News
Dr. Paul Geisler Named Dean of the School of Sciences and Health Professions
In January 2024, Dr. Paul Geisler, formerly Professor of Health Professions Education, Associate Dean of Health Sciences, and Interim Associate Dean of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, accepted a new position as Interim Dean of the School of Sciences and Health Professions. He will become the official Dean following the School’s formal renaming on July 1, 2024.
Simmons Creates Paths to Engineering
Simmons University is officially partnered with Washington University in St. Louis in the Engineering 3+2 program, in addition to Columbia University. As part of this program, students complete three years of course work at Simmons, followed by two additional years at a partner institution, earning both a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science from Simmons.
Eva Piernas' Journey from Simmons University to Infectious Disease Research ('23)
How Did Eva's Time at Simmons University Shape Her Path in Science? Eva Piernas, a recent 2023 alumni, reflected upon her journey at Simmons University, where she majored in Neuroscience on the neurobiology track and minored in Chemistry. As she...
Geraldina Cruz '23 Presents Research at Brigham and Women's Radiology Research Symposium
Physics major Geraldina Cruz '23 recently participated in the annual Radiology Research Symposium at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) on May 25. Cruz was one of just two undergraduates who presented research alongside seasoned researchers at BWH. They spoke with...
Simmons Receives Award from NASA to Support Women and Minority STEM Students
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded $5 million to women's colleges and universities to help increase the retention of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Monica Alves ’16 Discusses Recent Career Change and Passion for Poetry
Environmental Science major Monica Alves’s first major career revolved around water science. Recently, she has transitioned into oncology-related research data. In this interview, Alves imparts advice on changing careers and discusses her love for writing children’s poetry. Tell us about...
Simmons Celebrates New Science Center, Further Advancing One Simmons Project
Simmons celebrates the completion of the second phase of the One Simmons project by officially unveiling a state-of-the-art science center and renovated library. On May 23, Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten, Chair of the Board of Trustees Regina Pisa...
Jessica Wei '22 on Creating a Path in Environmental Science and Sustainability
Jessica Wei, a 2022 graduate of Simmons University, has formed a path into the field of environmental science and sustainability. With a major in Environmental Science, specializing in the chemistry track, and minors in Sustainability and Economics, Jessica's journey has...
Upcoming Events in SSHP
Virtual Information Session: Graduate Behavior Analysis, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, and Public Health
- Jul 17, 2024
- 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Virtual