Our department offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students entering or already in clinical and diagnostic healthcare professions. Here are a few notable facts about our programs:
- Our Physician Associate Studies program is currently ranked #8 in the nation in the physician assistant category of the “Best Grad Schools” rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
- Our Genetic Counseling, Health Physics and Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Sciences master’s programs are the only programs of their kind offered in Alabama.
- Programs like Biotechnology and Biomedical and Health Sciences can be earned in only 365 days.
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USNWR Rankings: MSHA still #1, SHP has 4 Top 25 programsThe UAB M.S. in Health Administration program is once again the #1 “Best Health Care Management Program” in the nation according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. And the UAB School of Health Professions has four programs ranked among the Top 25 graduate programs in the United States. -
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Research, connection, and new perspectives: UAB CDS announces podcast on rare genetic diseasesHave you ever watched a medical drama where doctors, nurses, and family members are trying to diagnose unique symptoms in their patients? There are musical montages of reading medical textbooks, trying new treatments, and seeking advice from others until–magically–someone finds the answer in the form of a rare disease.