Program Overview

College of Allied Health Professions

The College of Allied Health Professions offers various programs, including:

• Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences
  • Cardiovascular Interventional Technology
  • Computed Tomography
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Radiography
• Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
• Medical Sciences
  • Clinical Perfusion
  • Diagnostic Cytology
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Medical Nutrition
  • Physician Assistant
• Allied Health Professions Education, Research, & Practice
  • Graduate programs for practicing health care professionals
  • Interprofessional non-degree coursework
  • Distance education programs

Academics

The college provides information on academic programs, costs, financial aid, and scholarships.

Mission and Purpose

The College of Allied Health Professions transforms lives to create a healthy future for individuals and communities through education programs, research, clinical care, and community outreach.

Academic Calendar

The UNMC catalog lists dates and events by academic year.

Student & Graduate Outcomes

The college is proud of its graduates' exam scores and employment rates.

Admissions

The admissions committee evaluates the qualifications of each applicant and makes the final selections for admission.

Application Deadline

The application deadlines are as follows:

• Admit Term: Fall (August)
• Application Opens: September 1, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 6, 2026

Admission Requirements

• Pre-Radiography Coursework: 28 semester credit hours (or 42 quarter credit hours) completed at an accredited college or university
• Minimum GPA: 2.5 Cumulative College GPA
• Standardized Test Scores: No standardized test scores are required or accepted
• International Applicants: Course-by-course transcript evaluation and English Proficiency requirements apply

Application to Admission Timeline

The application process involves the following steps:

1. UniCAS Application: Submit an application through the Centralized Application System (CAS)
2. Interview: Interviews will be offered to a limited number of qualified applicants
3. Admission Decisions: All interviewed applicants will be notified of acceptance, wait list, or declination
4. Onboarding Requirements: Accepted applicants will begin onboarding in the spring and must complete outstanding prerequisite coursework and final transcripts by July 15 of the year of entry

Additional Information

• Clinical Environment: Accepted students are guaranteed timely and appropriate clinical placement
• Clinical Placement Locations: Accepted students will be assigned to a clinical placement location and are expected to remain at their assigned location for the duration of the program
• Program Demographics: Average number of applications received each year: 100-150, Number of students accepted: 37 total