Academic Programs

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

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Undergraduate Degree Programs

Clinical Leadership and Management

Clinical Leadership and Management

Graduates prepared for administrative roles in health settings. Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree.

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Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication Sciences & Disorders (BHS)

Graduates prepared for graduate study in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree.

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Human Health Sciences

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.

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Medical Laboratory Science

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.

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Certificates and Minor Degree Programs

Minor In Health Advocacy

Minor in Health Advocacy

Educates students to serve as patient advocates to improve health care and help patients access services effectively.

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Clinical Healthcare Management Certificate

Clinical Healthcare Management Certificate

Offers students clinical management and leadership skills necessary for a management position in health care.

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Certificate In Undergraduate Research in HHS

Certificate in Undergraduate Research in HHS

Provides students with advanced knowledge in interdisciplinary clinical and translational research.

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Certificate in Nutrition For Human Performance

Certificate in Nutrition For Human Performance

Integrates courses in nutrition and exercise to properly support physical activity, fitness, and athletic performance at all levels.

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Applied Nutrition and Culinary Medicine Certificate

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.

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Graduate/Professional Degree Programs

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Athletic Training

Designed to accommodate both NATA certified athletic trainers and NATA “certification eligible” athletic trainers. Master of Science (MS) degree.

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Clinical Nutrition

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.

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Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Prepares graduates to provide patient and client care as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Master of Science (MS) degree.

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Prepares graduates to provide patient and client care as a Physical Therapist. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.

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Physician Assistant Studies

Physician Assistant Studies

Prepares graduates to provide patient and client care as a Physician Assistant. Master of Science (MS) degree.

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Rehabilitation Sciences

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.

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Residency Programs

PA Academic Residency Program

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.

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