Careers and Outcomes

The Health and Exercise Physiology program at Ursinus prepares students and alumni for careers where health, human movement or exercise is a focus. Advisors are always available to assist you as you move forward toward your future goals.

Matthew Bucella '21 is a an ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Alycia Hildebrand '18 conducted research at the SkM lab which she sites as instrumental in her Ursinus journey and beyond. She is the Manager of the Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine.
Vincent Terry '17 is a health and physical education teacher at Spring-Ford Area High School 10-12th Grade center & the director of athletic performance at Complete Game of PA.
After taking advantage of our accelerated nursing partnership with Villanova, Meaghan is currently pursuing a DNP in Adult Gerontology/Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of San Diego.
After completing a MS in Biotechnology at Georgetown University, Katie Kurzinski '21 landed a position as a Launch and Network Strategist at pharma giant, AstraZeneca

Ursinus has many avenues to investigate and resources available to assist you. Listed here are a sample of resources available to you:

What Can I Do With A Major In Health Sciences?

Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good

Pre-Health Professions

Arcadia University
DeSales University
Drexel University
Duke University

Emory University
Georgetown University
Jefferson University
Northeastern University
Rutgers University

Seton Hall University
Temple University
University of Delaware
Widener University

allied health
business
wellness training
physical education
corporate management
pharmaceutical

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