Unleash your potential

We prepare our students for rewarding careers as health science professionals and scholars. With more than two-dozen formal degrees, as well as valuable certificate programs, fellowships and residencies, you can explore your interests and find the right program for you.

  • #1 ranked occupational therapy program of all national public universities by U.S. News & World Report (tied)

  • 1921 Kinesiology prepares students year biomedical visualization program was founded, one of four accredited programs of its kind in the nation

  • Gateway Kinesiology prepares students to be experts in human movement, a primer for any health career

  • Pioneer The first PhD in the nation dedicated to disability studies

  • 100% licensure exam pass rates in nutrition, occupational therapy and physical therapy

  • 150 years of combined academic experience among physical therapy faculty

  • First The PhD in rehabilitation sciences is the first of its kind in the state

  • Possibility Online health information management graduates are equipped to fill a growing need for trained informaticians

  • Leader highest six-year undergraduate graduation rate for three consecutive years and the second highest retention rate at UIC

See all of our degrees and admission deadlines

AHS students walking

No matter where you’re from, AHS will feel like home. We offer you the encouragement, tools and support you need to succeed in the classroom and after graduation.

UIC is proud to be one of the most ethnically and culturally rich college campuses in America. Our welcoming environment and diverse student body promote deeper learning and new perspectives on life.

Nov 12 2026

SparkTalks | Nov. 12, 2026

Thursday, 1:30 pm–4:45 pm
Student Center West, Thompson Rooms
Nov 13 2026

PSEP Future Student Meetup (November)

Friday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm America/Chicago
337 PEB
Nov 13 2026

Interprofessional Education (IPE) Health Fair on Nov 13.

Friday, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
5th Floor Common Area, UIC College of Dentistry
Nov 16 2026

Scholarship of Practice (SOP) Lecture Series – Beyond Inclusion: Transforming Lives Through Occupational Participation — An Immersion Learning Experience at the Center Ann Sullivan of Peru (CASP)

Monday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm CST
Zoom or AHSB 713
Nov 30 2026

Scholarship of Practice (SOP) Lecture Series – Let’s Get ENGAGED! Opportunities for Occupational Therapy Practitioners within the ENGAGED Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource Center

Monday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm CST
Zoom or AHSB 713