Academic Programs
The College of Health Sciences degree programs are housed throughout five departments.
- Department of Health and 临床 Sciences
- Department of 体育训练 and 临床 Nutrition
- Department of Communication Sciences and 障碍
- Department of 物理治疗
- Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Undergraduate Degree Programs
临床 Leadership and Management
Graduates prepared for administrative roles in health settings. Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree.
Communication Sciences & 障碍(黑洞)
Graduates prepared for graduate study in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree.
Human Health Sciences
Builds a strong foundation in basic sciences and develop interprofessional healthcare skills and knowledge. Graduates prepared for graduate or professional study in health provider tracks. Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
Medical Laboratory Science
Perform clinical laboratory testing to aid healthcare providers in the diagnosis, 预后, and treatment of disease. Graduates found in laboratories, administration, academia, consulting, graduate school, and sales. Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree.
Certificates and Minor Degree Programs
Minor in Health Advocacy
Educates students to serve as patient advocates to improve health care and help patients access services effectively.
临床 Healthcare Management Certificate
Offers students clinical management and leadership skills necessary for a management position in health care.
Certificate in Undergraduate 研究 in HHS
Provides students with advanced knowledge in interdisciplinary clinical and translational research.
Certificate in Nutrition For Human Performance
Integrates courses in nutrition and exercise to properly support physical activity, 健身, and athletic performance at all levels.
Applied Nutrition and Culinary 医学 Certificate
This is a collaborative program across the Colleges of Health Sciences, 医学, 和农业, Food and Environment. The certificate is an online, 12-credit program.
Graduate/Professional Degree Programs
体育训练
Designed to accommodate both NATA certified athletic trainers and NATA “certification eligible” athletic trainers. Master of Science (MS) degree.
临床 Nutrition
Collaborative with 部门 of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences for building skills and knowledge in clinical and sports nutrition. Master of Science (MS) degree. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Communication Sciences & 障碍
Prepares graduates to provide patient and client care as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Master of Science (MS) degree.
物理治疗
Prepares graduates to provide patient and client care as a Physical Therapist. Doctor of 物理治疗 (DPT) degree.
Physician Assistant Studies
Prepares graduates to provide patient and client care as a Physician Assistant. Master of Science (MS) degree.
Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program
Prepares research and academic leaders in rehabilitation sciences for the professions of communication sciences & disorders, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Residency Programs
Physician Assistant Academic Residency Program
The UK PA Academic Residency program contains didactic instruction woven throughout 12 months of supervised clinical rotations. The curriculum contains different methods of instruction including lectures, grand rounds, & utilization of the simulation lab at UK.
