Health Sciences
Welcome to the Department of Health Sciences
Health Sciences at CWU equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact in your community.
Through hands-on training, you’ll work in environments designed to mirror real-world settings, including a simulated ambulance for emergency response practice, an environmental chamber to study how the body reacts to different conditions, and food labs to analyze nutrition and its impact on health. These experiences, combined with a strong academic foundation, prepare you for a range of careers that address critical health challenges and contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities
Questions? Contact Us.
Department of Health Sciences
Health Sciences, Room 201
About our Department
At CWU, the new Health Sciences Building unites diverse health science programs under one roof, equipped with state-of-the-art training facilities. This advancement supports CWU's commitment to healthcare education.
Advising
Get personalized advising on your schedule and major, details on your classes, and more.
Facilities
Take advantage of our new building and cutting-edge laboratory spaces.
Faculty and Staff
Meet the People Behind CWU Health Sciences
Student Resources
A collection of resources for students in the Department of Health Sciences
Graduate Programs
The Department of Health Sciences offers three unique graduate programs.
Central Emergency Services Programs
Find additional information about the EMS Paramedicine program, from program statistics to leaning outcome.
Exercise Science & Clinical Physiology
Learn the links between exercise, diet, and health in our two distinct programs.
Food Science and Nutrition
Discover the world of what we're made of and how to influence outcomes with diet and nutrition.
Public Health
Learn more about preventing diseases, addressing health inequities, while gaining hands-on experience in this program.
Explore our Degrees
Discover a range of programs designed to inspire creativity, build expertise, and prepare you for a successful career in the Health Sciences.
Experience Cutting-Edge Technology in Our New Space
CWU is committed to advancing Health Sciences education, as showcased by our 12 state-of-the-art labs that provide hands-on learning and real-world experience.
Advanced Foods Laboratory: In the Advanced Foods Lab, you’ll experiment with innovative recipes and specialized dietary needs using professional-grade equipment.
Clinical Physiology Laboratory: Gain hands-on experience in evaluating and treating medical conditions using advanced tools like an anti-gravity treadmill and metabolic carts.
Environmental Physiology Lab: Discover how temperature, altitude, and humidity affect the human body and conduct experiments to analyze physiological responses and adaptations to environmental challenges.
Exercise Physiology Laboratory: Investigate the connection between exercise and health using tools like metabolic carts and cardiovascular monitors.
Laboratory for Anatomical Discovery: Study human anatomy using real cadaveric specimens, plastinated models, and advanced imaging tools.
Morphology Laboratory: Assess body composition and bone density using cutting-edge tools like DXA and BODPOD. Gain experience in evaluating health metrics essential for research and clinical practice.
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory: Analyze human movement using 3D motion capture systems, force plates, and an instrumented treadmill.
Wet Chemistry Lab: Investigate health at the molecular level with imaging capabilities and blood analysis tools.