Department of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice

Shaping Tomorrow’s Health Leaders

Barry University’s Department of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice is dedicated to preparing the next generation of health, athletic performance, and clinical laboratory professionals. Whether you are drawn to rehabilitative treatment, biomedical or lab sciences, or exercise physiology, our interdisciplinary approach will prepare you to be a sought-after professional in your field.

Program Highlights:

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    Why Barry. Why now?

    The demand for highly trained, adaptable, and compassionate healthcare professionals is growing fast. Barry’s comprehensive programs equip you to step into these roles with purpose, professionalism, and a deep understanding of ethical practice and patient-focused care.

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    Hands-On Learning with Personalized Mentorship

    Hands-on experience is at the center of every program that Barry offers. Through internships, simulations, field placements, and clinical rotations, you’ll learn by doing. From sports fields and rehab centers to hospitals and labs, our strong network of partners in South Florida and beyond provides you with invaluable hands-on experience in your respective field. In addition, our faculty are seasoned clinicians, researchers, and educators committed to your success. With personalized mentorship and close-knit cohorts, you’ll receive one-on-one support, expert feedback, and guidance tailored to your career goals.

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    Flexible & Accredited Programs

    Explore a variety of degree pathways offered in on-campus, hybrid, and fully online formats, all designed to meet the highest academic and professional accreditation standards. For example, the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (MS) program offers a flexible hybrid model, combining online theoretical coursework with hands-on lab sessions held on weekends, making it ideal for working professionals.

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    Grounded in Values. Driven by Excellence

    Our programs are rooted in Barry’s core commitments: knowledge and truth, inclusive community, social justice and collaborative service. No matter your career path or area of focus, you’ll graduate not just with technical knowledge, but as a thoughtful health professional that will improve lives and strengthen the community around you.

Explore our Programs

  • Sport and Exercise Sciences

    Sport & Exercise Sciences facilitate the transformation of human potential through sport and physical activity.

  • Occupational Therapy

    Occupational therapy programs prepare students to become health and rehabilitation professionals helping people develop skills for independent functioning.

  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Clinical Laboratory Sciences describes occupations with responsibility for facilitating or complementing physicians in delivering healthcare services to patients.

  • Biomedical Sciences

    Our MS in Biomedical Sciences is for students who wish to improve their overall academic profile to become more competitive for admission into professional school.

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