As demand for skilled nursing and health professionals grows, train to improve patient care delivery in an immersive environment emphasizing research and innovation.
Learn to care for the whole patient and serve diverse global populations in cutting-edge healthcare simulation facilities located on our Long Island campus and through collaborative opportunities with the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Our hands-on, cross-disciplinary approach results in consistently above-average pass rates on licensure exams and a worldwide network of alumni empowering patients and driving discoveries.
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100%
pass rate for physician assistant and physical therapy licensing exams for the past three years.
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College Factual
Degrees and Programs
We support our programs with rich clinical experiences at leading healthcare facilities, personalized mentorship from expert faculty, and opportunities for research and independent exploration.
Starting with a strong foundation in science and health, you’ll prepare to enter fields like exercise science and nursing or continue your studies for advanced healthcare roles.
Gain specialized knowledge and clinical experiences to qualify for licensure as a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or physician assistant. Or, learn to address public health outcomes through clinical nutrition.
Save time with combined programs pairing high-quality undergraduate training in the life sciences with professional graduate studies in occupational therapy, physical therapy, or physician assistant studies. Or start your
Departments
Dedicate yourself to providing evidence-based physical care influenced by technology. Our departments reflect the healthcare field’s varied roles—from disease prevention and monitoring symptoms to rehabilitation.
Lay a foundation for advanced studies in numerous health professions, or specialize in nutrition, exercise science, health services administration, bioinformatics, or public health.
Prepare to guide patient rehabilitation and adaptation in a diverse and complex society through multidisciplinary simulated, clinical, and research experiences.
Develop an innovative mindset as you train to provide state-of-the-art rehabilitative care with faculty who are both experienced clinicians and active researchers.
Get equipped to support patients through expert, sensitive, and holistic care in several settings and specialties.
Student Voices
[The OT professors] show, using real-life examples, how they have incorporated their knowledge into their own practice, which has been very motivating.
There’s only one way to become a skilled healthcare provider: practice. Our programs emphasize formative experiences that let you apply what you’re learning in real-world settings, from high-fidelity simulation labs to intensive clinical rotations in New York City.
The high-fidelity Nursing Simulation Lab lets nursing students hone their diagnostic skills and learn to administer patient care using real-world instruments and technologies.
Occupational therapy students gain hands-on experience in the Activities of Daily Living lab, which includes a simulated kitchen and bathroom along with a driving simulator.
Students acquire a global perspective on health through focused training, research, and hands-on service learning at international healthcare locations.
We graduate skilled, culturally sensitive professionals ready to pursue in-demand healthcare careers or professional studies. Through discoveries and outreach, we aim for impact, improving well-being in our community and beyond.
Our faculty continuously uncover new knowledge that shapes patient care delivery. Students join them in research projects, pursue their own areas of inquiry, and share their findings at conferences and in professional journals.
Graduates of the occupational therapy master’s program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Successful completion of the exam will result in certification as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the New York Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with ARC-PA Standards.
Graduates of the Physician Assistant Studies program are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE), administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
