Academics

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.

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#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

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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

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100% licensure exam pass rates in nutrition, occupational therapy and physical therapy
150 years of combined academic experience among physical therapy faculty

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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

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Supportive academic environment for all

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.