The College of Health Sciences degree programs are housed throughout five departments.
- Department of Health and Clinical Sciences
- Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Department of Physical Therapy
- Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Clinical Leadership and Management
Graduates prepared for administrative roles in health settings. Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree.
Communication Sciences & Disorders (BHS)
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, prognosis, 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.
Clinical Healthcare Management Certificate
Offers students clinical management and leadership skills necessary for a management position in health care.
Certificate in Undergraduate Research 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, fitness, and athletic performance at all levels.
Applied Nutrition and Culinary Medicine Certificate
This is a collaborative program across the Colleges of Health Sciences, Medicine, and Agriculture, Food and Environment. The certificate is an online, 12-credit program.
Graduate/Professional Degree Programs
Athletic Training
Designed to accommodate both NATA certified athletic trainers and NATA “certification eligible” athletic trainers. Master of Science (MS) degree.
Clinical Nutrition
Collaborative with Departments 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 & Disorders
Prepares graduates to provide patient and client care as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Master of Science (MS) degree.
Physical Therapy
Prepares graduates to provide patient and client care as a Physical Therapist. Doctor of Physical Therapy (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.