2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog
Established: 1958 as the first college of health professions in the United States; renamed Public Health and Health Professions in 2003.
Location: Health Professions/Nursing/Pharmacy Building (HPNP), 101 South Newell Drive
Rankings: Highly ranked programs throughout the college
Accredited: All clinical programs are accredited by the appropriate national organization. In addition, the college is in the accreditation process for public health.
Degrees: Bachelor of Health Science degree with tracks in Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Professional, General Health Science and Rehabilitative Services
Academic Advising: Review the college website and make an appointment with an academic adviser at 352-273-6400
Scholarships and Financial Aid: Eligible juniors and seniors can apply for college scholarships.
Computer Requirement: Windows operating environment with Powerpoint software
Library: In addition to the university’s main library, students access the Health Science Center Library, one of the largest biomedical library systems in the country.
Internships and Career Guidance: College academic advisers are available to help with career planning. Shadowing health care providers is strongly encouraged.
Student Organizations: College Council, the Health Science Student Organization(HSSO), Alpha Eta Society. Some disciplines also have student associations affiliated with their national organizations. Examples include:
- Student Occupational Therapy Association
- Student Physical Therapy Assembly
- Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Medical Association student section
- National Rehabilitation Association
- American Student Dental Association
- Public Health Student Association
Health Science Specializations | Admission GPA Minimum | Degree Awarded | Minor |
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General Preprofessional Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy Rehabilitative Services |
First four specializations require: 3.0 tracking GPA 3.0 overall GPA Rehabilitative Services requires: 2.7 tracking GPA 2.7 overall GPA |
Bachelor of Health Science |
Yes |