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Why Attend?

What is the Duquesne University Health Professions Institute?

This selective summer program is specifically for students from overseas interested in exploring careers in the health sciences. The week-long program is designed to expose rising high school juniors and seniors to a myriad of health-related fields and to assist them with the process of choosing among the many possibilities.

Students will:

• Meet with professionals within health-related careers.
• Talk to current international students who are majoring in the health sciences.
• Tour and experience science labs and major health centers in the city of Pittsburgh .

Are You Interested in a Career or Majoring in the Health Sciences?

• Pharmacy
• Athletic Training
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Dentistry
• Nursing
• Forensics
• Physical Therapy
• Physicians Assistant
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Language Pathology
• Health Management Systems

Why Duquesne University ?

Founded in 1878, Duquesne is an international community founded in the Catholic faith. Students are citizens of more than 90 countries. We emphasize academic excellence and foster an environment where you can “Do More” for the Mind, Heart and Spirit.

Duquesne University has a special strength in preparing students as healthcare professionals. Health science students gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories and can choose from a wonderful range of healthcare fields:

School of Health Sciences – Offers degrees in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Athletic Training, Speech Language Pathology and Health Management Systems. All six programs are fully accredited and boast a 99% job placement rate.

School of Nursing – Offers a Bachelor of Nursing degree and houses our Center for International Nursing with programs available in Nicaragua , Peru , and the United Kingdom . Duquesne offered the first Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in Pennsylvania .

Pre-Health Professions – Students benefit from comprehensive, continuous counseling from dedicated pre-health advisors to enter medical schools. Students in the program enjoy an 85% placement rate into U.S. medical schools.

School of Pharmacy – The Mylan School of Pharmacy ranks among one of America’s top private schools and pioneered the six-year, entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Why Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania ?

One of the top 12 cities in the nation for research funding by the National Institutes of Health, Pittsburgh has long been a renowned biosciences center.

Did You Know That?

• Pittsburgh is a global leader in organ transplantation, cancer care, women’s health and medical research
• Pittsburgh is ranked by the Wall Street Journal as a leading US city for the advancement of science and technology
• Pittsburgh hosts 355 health-related companies found within the region
• Pittsburgh draws upon the unique convergence of biomedical research, engineering and computer science in the region to generate new advances at the frontiers of health sciences.

Why Apply?

To help you focus your interests even more in the Health Sciences before applying to a university.

How much does it cost?

The entire week (housing, food, seminars, and excursions) will be free of charge. You will only be responsible for your flight to and from the Pittsburgh International Airport . Shuttle service will be available for all students arriving at the airport.

Where will I stay?

Duquesne’s 47 acre tree-lined campus is situated on “the bluff” overlooking the city of Pittsburgh and is consistently ranked as one of the safest urban campus in the United States .

During the week you will be staying in one of our comfortable and convenient residence halls – situated just a short walk away from our academic buildings. All residence halls are air conditioned and have friendly 24-hour front desk staff.

Who should apply?

Any student who is entering his or her high school junior or senior year and is looking to study in the United Sates and pursue a career in any of the health sciences. In order to be eligible for the program you must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

Application Process

• Print and complete the application
• Submit an official transcript from your high school (minimum GPA of 2.5 / 4.0 scale)
• One letter of recommendation from either a teacher or college counselor. Students who come highly recommended by their counselor and/or teacher will be considered
• Personal statement (minimum 250 words): “Why do you wish to explore a career in the health sciences? How will this career help you help others?”
• Your application must be received in the Office of International Programs by March 1, 2010

*Space is limited for this selective program.

Apply soon!