Program Overview

University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences

The University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, and minors.

Academic Programs

• Undergraduate Programs
  • Advanced Medical Imaging Technology
  • Health Sciences
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Respiratory Therapy - Online
  • Social Work
  • Speech Language Hearing Sciences
• Graduate Programs
  • Athletic Training
  • Audiology
  • Clinical Laboratory Science - Online
  • Communication Sciences & Disorders
  • Health Administration - Online
  • Health Informatics - Online
  • Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Medical Laboratory Science Leadership - Online
  • Nutrition Sciences Programs
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Respiratory Therapy - Online
  • Speech-Language Pathology Programs (MA)
  • Speech-Language Pathology (Clinical Doctorate)
  • Social Work Programs
• Certificates & Minors
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Developmental Disabilities - Online
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
  • Nutrition Sciences Minor
  • Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Minor
  • Animal Audiology
  • Health Care Administration - Online
  • Health Care Finance - Online
  • Health Care Policy & Regulation - Online
  • Health Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • Health Information Security Online Certificate
  • Human Nutrition Certificate - Online
  • Social Work in Schools

Program Details

Undergraduate Programs

• Advanced Medical Imaging Technology: Careers in Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT), Program Handbooks, Technical Standards for Admission, Student Experience, Program Outcomes, Clinical Affiliates, Secondary Admissions
• Health Sciences: Online, Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician-Assistant, Undecided
• Medical Laboratory Science: Online, Standard, Pre-Med, Co-op, Program Outcomes, Direct Admission, Directory, Admissions to the BS-MLS Clinical Year & MLS Certificate
• Nutrition & Dietetics: Pathways to RDN, Student Experience, Program Costs, Mission & Goals, Early Assurance Pathway, Program Outcomes
• Respiratory Therapy - Online: Directory, Accelerated Respiratory Therapy Program
• Social Work: Social Work, Social Work - Online, 4+1 BSW to MSW, Student Experience, Field Education, University Partnership Program
• Speech Language Hearing Sciences: Dual Admissions Program, Honors Capstone Program, Directory, Student Experience

Graduate Programs

• Athletic Training: Admission Requirements, Pre-req Course Equivalencies, How to Apply, Program Costs & Details, Program Outcomes, Clinical Affiliates, Co-op Opportunities, FAQs, Scholarships
• Audiology: Admission Requirements, How to Apply, Student Outcome Data, FAQ, Scholarships, Tuition & Fees, Clinical Practicum
• Clinical Laboratory Science - Online:
• Communication Sciences & Disorders: Admission Requirements, How to Apply, Scholarships, Visit Us, Directory
• Health Administration - Online:
• Health Informatics - Online: Directory
• Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Admission Requirements, How to Apply, Curriculum, Directory, Student Experience
• Medical Laboratory Science Leadership - Online: Directory
• Nutrition Sciences Programs: Pathways to RDN, Nutrition Sciences, Clinical Nutrition, Program Outcomes, Career Opportunities, Program Costs, Scholarships, Student Experience, Visit Us, Directory, Handbook
• Occupational Therapy: Application Requirements, Prerequisite Course Equivalences, How to Apply, Program Outcomes & Requirements, FAQ, Scholarships, Program Costs, Student Experience, Visit Us, Directory
• Physical Therapy: Application Requirements, Prerequisite Course Equivalences, How to Apply, Program Outcomes, FAQs, Scholarships, Student Experience, Visit Us, Tuition and Costs, Directory, Clinic, Historical Timeline
• Respiratory Therapy - Online: Directory
• Speech-Language Pathology Programs (MA): On-campus, Online, TTI, Scholarships, Tuition & Fees, Student Outcome Data, Clinical Placements, Student Experience, Visit us, Directory, Research Labs
• Speech-Language Pathology (Clinical Doctorate): Visit Us, Admission Requirements, How to Apply
• Social Work Programs: MSW, Accelerated MSW, FAQs, Field Education, Fellowships, Scholarships, University Partnership Program, Social Work in Schools, Visit Us, Program Cost, Directory

Certificates & Minors

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Admissions Information
• Nuclear Medicine Technology: Admissions Information
• Developmental Disabilities - Online: Declare
• Medical Laboratory Science:
• Didactic Program in Dietetics: Mission & Goals, Admission Requirements, Program Costs
• Nutrition Sciences Minor:
• Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Minor:
• Animal Audiology: Admission Requirements, How to Apply
• Health Care Administration - Online:
• Health Care Finance - Online:
• Health Care Policy & Regulation - Online:
• Health Data Science and Artificial Intelligence:
• Health Information Security Online Certificate: Admissions Information
• Human Nutrition Certificate - Online: Admissions Information
• Social Work in Schools: Admission Requirements

Student Experience

The University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences offers a unique and enriching student experience. Students have the opportunity to participate in various student organizations, clubs, and events, which provide a myriad of benefits, including personal development, community building, networking opportunities, and educational enrichment.

Student Perspective

Brendan Benjamin, a second-year DPT student, shares his experience in the UC DPT program. He chose the program due to its dedication to ensuring student achievement, small class size, and access to state-of-the-art equipment.

Alumna Spotlight

Taylor Back, a Doctor of Physical Therapy alumna, reflects on her experience in the program and how it prepared her for a purposeful career in physical therapy.

Getting Involved

Students can make the most out of their college journey by getting involved on campus. The UC DPT Student Organization is a graduate club that allows students to attend and present at educational and networking events, volunteer in the community, and develop skills as a physical therapist.

Exemplary Student Opportunities

The UC DPT program offers various opportunities for students, including:

• Differentiators: National, college, and program certifications, such as National Honor Society, Interprofessional Education, and Inclusive Excellence recognition awards.
• Unparalleled Student Events: Celebrating hard work is an important component of the UC DPT student experience, with events such as the annual Gala, DPT picnic, Investiture Ceremony, and many more.
• Unique Educational Experiences: UC students can experience special topics courses, which may lead to advanced skills, certification, research participation, state and national conference presentations, and resume differentiators.
• Variety of Residencies: The UC DPT program interacts with several residency programs, including Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Cincinnati VA, with specialty areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, neurologic, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary.
• Unsurpassed Service Opportunities: Extensive service opportunities are available to students at the international, national, and local levels, including the Mexico experience, Ohio Physical Therapy Association, Bridge Adaptive, PT Clinic, and many more.

Student Resources

The University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences provides a wide range of solution-based services, intended to remove obstacles and clear the pathway to success. Allied Health Students can access various resources, including academic advising, student support, and counseling services.

In the News

The UC health colleges collaborate to prepare future health care professionals, creating a SafeMovES Lab to teach nursing, physical, and occupational therapy students how to safely care for patients. Students and faculty from the University of Cincinnati's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program help run the PT Pro Bono Clinic, which aims to serve uninsured or underinsured individuals. A UC physical therapy alumna shares her experience on tour with Dancing with the Stars.