SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a public, four-year institution located in Brooklyn, New York, within a large city setting. The university enrolls 2,476 students (IPEDS 2023) and is dedicated to health sciences education, offering programs across nursing, medicine, and allied health disciplines. As part of the State University of New York system, it serves a diverse urban student population in one of the most densely populated boroughs in the United States.

The university offers a range of credential levels in health-focused fields. Associate-level programs include Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. At the bachelor's level, students may pursue Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery, Physician Associate/Assistant, and Women's Health Nurse/Nursing, reflecting the institution's emphasis on advanced clinical practice and specialized patient care.

Brooklyn, New York provides an extensive clinical environment with access to numerous hospitals, community health centers, and research institutions. This urban healthcare ecosystem supports hands-on training and professional networking opportunities for students across all of SUNY Downstate's health sciences programs.