College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Highlighted Programs

Browse all our programs
  • Nursing (BSN)

    The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a high quality program that prepares individuals to be responsible and respected nursing professionals.

  • Athletic Training (BS)

    Acquire the theory and hands-on clinical experiences needed to become a certified Athletic Trainer and prepare for career opportunities involving the care, prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries.

  • Clinical Biology (BS)

    If you have an associate's degree and certification as a medical laboratory technician, histotechnician, nuclear medicine technician, ultrasound technician or respiratory technician, you can advance your career as a health care professional by earning a bachelor's degree in clinical biology.

  • Physician Assistant

    The Physician Assistant program prepares students to become well-trained health care providers who will extend and complement the capabilities of physicians in the delivery of health care.

  • Health Services Administration (MS)

    Health care executives are the health professionals who most directly impact health care delivery and are responsible for ensuring patient access to treatment, promoting quality, and increasing staff morale on a day-to-day basis.

  • Biomedical Sciences (MS)

    Prepare for acceptance to medical or dental school or for a dynamic career in a professional research environment with a master's in biomedical sciences.

  • Human Performance and Wellness (MS)

    The MS in Human Performance and Wellness program offers four areas of specialization: athletic training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology.

  • Nursing Practice (DNP) - Post Baccalaureate DNP, specialization in Anesthesiology

    This program is designed for registered nurses seeking to enter the nurse anesthesia profession.

  • Occupational Therapy (MS)

    The Occupational Therapy Program at Barry University offers an innovative curriculum that leads to a Master of Science degree, and prepares you for certification as a registered occupational therapist.

News

Top Stories

  • Barry University Sport and Exercise Sciences Students Compete at Greater New York ACSM President’s Cup November 08, 2024

    Barry University’s Sport and Exercise Sciences students Maya Caon and Jared Ward, under the mentorship of Dr. Zacharias Papadakis, have achieved a major milestone by being selected for the Greater New York ACSM President’s Cup. Their research on the body composition effects of preseason training in women’s NCAA DII basketball players demonstrates how focused training can lead to significant performance gains.

  • Achieving Excellence: Barry University's Success at ACSM Event in New York November 17, 2023

    Barry University excels at recent ACSM event! Samuel Vilmeau and Vinicius Ribeiro awarded 2nd place for groundbreaking research in rowing and firefighting.

  • The AANA Names Dr. Tony Umadhay a 2023 Fellow September 07, 2023

    The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has awarded Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Dr. Tony Umadhay, Dean of the School of Nursing at Barry University, the designation of Fellow of the AANA (FAANA).

  • Excellence Rewarded: Dept. Research Team Wins Rare Dual Awards May 22, 2023

    The American College of Sports Medicine held its Spring conference on April 22 in NYC. The Department of Health Promotion and Clinical Practice made waves with exceptional research presentations, including Dr. Papadakis' winning research team in both undergraduate and graduate poster competitions.

  • Barry Earns 2023 Exercise is Medicine ® Silver Award April 24, 2023

    Barry University's Sport and Exercise Sciences programs awarded 2023 Exercise is Medicine Silver Award for promoting wellness initiatives on campus, led by Prof. Papadakis. Previous wins include Bronze Awards in 2021 and 2022, highlighting Barry's commitment to holistic health for students, faculty, and staff.

  • Barry University Nurse Practitioner Students to Host Free Community Health & Wellness Fair April 19, 2023

    On Saturday, April 22nd, Barry University’s graduate nurse-practitioner students invite the community to the Miami Shores campus for a day of free health screenings, educational workshops, and entertainment.

  • Dr. Inshan Ali Advances Arbovirus Research in New Study April 10, 2023

    The Barry professor and master’s candidate recently published the results of his research into the lesser-known arboviruses of the Caribbean in the peer-reviewed journal Viruses.

  • Zacharias Papadakis Named Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine December 13, 2022

    The Sport and Exercise Sciences Professor received the prestigious distinction after serving as a longtime member within the organization.

  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences Senior Earns Baptist Health Allied Health Scholarship December 09, 2022

    Victoria Pryor will receive a tuition grant and begin her clinical rotations as a Medical Laboratory Sciences Scholar.

  • Newly Relaunched School of Nursing will be led by Dr. Umadhay September 23, 2022

    Tony Umadhay, Ph.D., CRNA, APRN has been named Dean of the School of Nursing at Barry University. Dr. Umadhay brings nearly thirty years of experience to the position, having served as a clinician, hospital manager, and educator.

Locations Miami is not the only location!

Main Campus

Address

11300 NE 2nd Ave Miami Shores, FL 33161

Hollywood

Address

421 North 21 Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33020

Tampa

Address

5650 Breckenridge Park Dr, Suite 108, Tampa, FL 33610

Ocala

Address

1500 SW 1st Ave, 2nd Floor Ocala, FL 34471

Orlando

Address

1415 Sligh Blvd, Orlando, FL 32806

Palm Beach

Address

9123 N. Military Trail, Suite 206, West Palm Beach, FL 33410

St. Petersburg Pinellas

Address

9200 113th Street N Seminole, FL 33772

St. Petersburg Physician Assistant Program

Address

7200 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Shands at University of Florida Clinical Site

Address

2000 SW Archer Road, Suite #4164 Gainesville, FL 32608

Broward General Medical Center Clinical Site

Address

1600 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Broward Health Imperial Point Clinical Site

Address

6401 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Broward Health Coral Springs Clinical Site

Address

3000 Coral Hills Drive Pompano Beach, FL 33065

Broward Health North Clinical Site

Address

201 E Sample Rd Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Tampa General Hospital Clinical Site

Address

1 Tampa General Circle Tampa, FL 33606

Tampa Community Hospital Clinical Site

Address

6001 Webb Rd Tampa, FL 33615

Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Clinical Site

Address

12902 Magnolia Drive, SRB4 - BMT Tampa, FL 33612

Advent Health Ocala Clinical Site

Address

1500 Southwest 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34471

Aventura Hospital and Medical Center Clinical Site

Address

20900 Biscayne Blvd Aventura, FL 33180

Mercy Hospital Clinical Site

Address

3663 S Miami Ave Miami, FL 33133

Mount Sinai Medical Center Clinical Site

Address

4300 Alton Rd Miami Beach, FL 33140

Orlando Health System Clinical Site

Address

52 W Underwood St Orlando, FL 32806

Nemours Children's Hospital Clinical Site

Address

13535 Nemours Pkwy Orlando, FL 32827

Osceola Regional Medical Center Clinical Site

Address

700 W Oak St Kissimmee, FL 34741

Good Samaritan Medical Center Clinical Site

Address

1309 N Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401

JFK Medical Center Clinical Site

Address

5301 S Congress Ave Atlantis, FL 33462

Jupiter Medical Center Clinical Site

Address

1210 South Old Dixie Highway Jupiter, FL 33458

Palms West Medical Center Clinical Site

Address

13001 Southern Blvd Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470

Morton Plant Hospital Clinical Site

Address

300 Pinellas Street Clearwater, FL 33756

1700 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL Clinical Site

Address

1700 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota Clinical Site

Address

5731 Bee Ridge Rd Sarasota, FL 34233

Academics Program Offerings

There are about as many paths through life as there are people, so if you're uncertain about your major, that's understandable. It's also okay to change your mind; a degree is a major commitment (no pun intended). Along the way, you'll find subjects that really intrigue you.
Uncovering your passions, and figuring out how to turn them into a rewarding career is what college is all about. We'll help you figure out how to capitalize on your interests and to select the most appropriate degree - after all, we have over a hundred to choose from.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty and Staff

The odds are definitely in your favor at Barry University. Our student-faculty ratio is only 15:1. That means you get personal attention and guidance, and nobody gets lost in the shuffle. Even more impressive, over 80 percent of our faculty hold a PhD or the highest degree available in their field of expertise.

We seek out professors who are not only great teachers, but who love what they do. Their passion, enthusiasm, and inspiration are contagious, and there's no better way to keep young minds excited about learning and discovering. Beyond each teacher's area of expertise, our faculty is committed to promoting equality, social justice, altruism, diversity, and humility. Through education, everyone can have a voice.

View Accomplishments

Discover your path to success.

  • Decades of leadership and respect in preparing healthcare professionals.
  • Hands-on, highly regarded faculty with strong clinical backgrounds.
  • High employment rates and proven outcomes from patient care and diagnostics, to community service, to high-ranking corporate positions.
  • A nurturing faculty that represents and respects diversity and inclusivity.
  • An integrated and collaborative learning environment across all healthcare professions.
  • Compassion, ethics and inclusivity are intrinsic throughout our courses.
  • Seamless programs that will help you move from entry level to advanced degrees.
  • Ample opportunities for research, and hands-on clinical practice at renowned South Florida hospitals.
Our Mission

You can expect excellence from our faculty. And we will expect excellence in your health care practice.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Accreditation

Barry University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees.

Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Barry University.

View all our Accreditations

Contact Us

We’re always happy to chat with you about your career goals and the academic programs to get you there. Our team of admissions experts offers many communication options from chat or text to online meetings and email options.

Admissions

Get all your questions answered at a convenient virtual info session including application assistance.

  • Information Sessions Biomedical Sciences

  • Information Sessions Clinical Laboratory Sciences

  • Information Sessions Counseling and School Psychology

  • Information Sessions Graduate Application Assistance

  • Information Sessions Health Services Management

  • Information Sessions Nursing

  • Information Sessions Occupational Therapy

  • Information Sessions Social Work

Sign in to use the pins