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School of Health Sciences

Lead the Way for Impact

At Gonzaga's School of Health Sciences, students are empowered to lead with  compassion and competence as they tackle today's most pressing health challenges. Our programs span the full spectrum of health professions – from clinical fields such as nursing and human physiology to broader areas like public health. Through rigorous academics, hands-on clinical experiences, and meaningful community partnerships, students cultivate the expertise and empathy needed to make a lasting impact across diverse healthcare settings.

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GU to Expand High-Demand Nurse Anesthesia Program

Gonzaga's School of Health Sciences is expanding its high-demand Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program beginning in 2026 to help meet urgent regional and national health care needs.

 

BLS Projections Confirmed: Our Programs Lead to Top-Tier Growth.

Occupation Gonzaga Major Path Projected Growth (2025–2035)
Nurse Practitioner
Filling primary care gaps and providing cost-effective care as the population ages.
BSN (to MSN or DNP) +41%
Physician Assistant (PA)
Taking on increasing responsibility and flexibility in medical teams.
Human Physiology (BS) +21.1%
Physical Therapist Assistant
Addressing increased demand for mobility and rehabilitation services, driven by an aging population.
Human Physiology (BS) +18%
Medical/Health Services Manager
Needed to navigate the increasing complexity, technology, and regulation within hospitals and clinics.
Public Health (BA) or any major +24.2%
Registered Nurse (RN)
Continual need for patient care across all settings; high number of annual openings due to replacement.
Nursing (BSN) +5.6%


*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections: 2025-2035 Occupational Projections

Health Professions Pathways Program (H3P)

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School of Health Sciences

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