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Sure, we're smart and friendly, but make no mistake: this college is for fighters

AHS is no place for followers. In this college, students have ideas—and ideals. AHS students are shaping the future of health practice and social systems. They show up, they stand up and they stand out. It all begins with one step. Start your journey today.

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We envision a world in which every person can live a healthy and self-determined life. Do you? Ignite your career in the health sciences and beyond with an AHS degree.

Biomedical Visualization

This blend of science and art attracts students from diverse backgrounds. Engineers, artists and computer geeks welcome.

Disability and Human Development

Are people disabled or is the environment disabling? In this field, you'll confront barriers to participation for people with disabilities.

Health Informatics

If you want a leadership role in healthcare, health informatics—a field oriented toward strategy, language and technology—may be for you.

Health Information Management

HIM professionals manage and protect patient data—some of the most critical and private details of our lives.

Kinesiology

Kinesiologists are experts in human movement, injury and disease prevention, functional evaluation, cardiovascular health and ergonomics.

Nutrition

Nutrition experts study energy needs, psychology, food access and more, helping people lead healthy lives.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists enhance self-reliance and fulfillment by helping people develop, recover or maintain the skills of daily living.

Physical Therapy

When injury, disease or disability interferes with life and work, physical therapists help correct or prevent progression of movement disorders.

Rehabilitation Sciences

Prepare for a career or advanced degree in occupational therapy, healthcare management, urban policy, patient advocacy, public health and more.

AHS undeclared

Not sure which undergraduate degree you’d like to pursue and are still exploring the right fit? Apply to UIC as an AHS undeclared student.

For students who have not completed prerequisites and/or are not ready to apply to one of our degree programs, consider applying as an AHS undeclared student. As such you may complete your prerequisites as a UIC student, get to know campus and apply to degree programs when eligible.

Questions regarding the AHS undeclared student experience and want to meet with an AHS college representative? Email AHSinfo@uic.edu  to set up an appointment with an AHS representative.

Come see for yourself

UIC offers students the best of both worlds: a chance to learn at a top university, and the opportunity to do it in a world-class city. Contact the AHS Office of Student Affairs for information on AHS open houses and preview days.

Interested in a formal tour of the UIC campus? There are plenty of options for individual and group visits available through Admissions. Book your visit now!

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Contact our student affairs team any time—no appointment needed! We can help you find the right program for you, get in contact with an advisor to review admission requirements, discuss the application process and learn more about being a part of the AHS community.

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