College of Allied Health Professions
University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Undergraduate Level Professional Programs

These programs lead to an undergraduate degree (bachelor's or certificate).

Computed Tomography Practicum

Degree: Eligible to sit for CT Certification Examination | Length: 4 months (1 semester) | Program Start: Spring, Summer & Fall semesters | Class Size: 10 | Location: Multiple

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences OR Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Length: 12 months (3 semesters) | Program Start: Fall semester | Class Size: 18 | Location: Multiple

Medical Laboratory Science

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS) | Length: 11 months | Program Start: Fall semester (includes Student Laboratory May-August) | Class Size: 30 (Between all campuses & clinical sites) | Location: Kearney & Omaha

Radiation Therapy

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences OR Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificate in Radiation Therapy | Length: 12 months (3 semesters) | Program Start: Fall semester | Class Size: 8 | Location: Kearney & Omaha

Radiography

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences | Length: 21 months (5 semesters) | Program Start: Fall semester | Class Size: 37 | Location: Multiple

Graduate Level Professional Programs

These programs lead to a graduate level degree (master's or doctoral).

Clinical Perfusion

Degree: Master of Perfusion Science (MPS) | Length: 21 months (5 semesters) | Program Start: Fall semester | Class Size: 22 | Location: Omaha

Diagnostic Cytology

Degree: Master of Diagnostic Cytology | Length: 16 months (4 semesters) | Program Start: Fall semester | Class Size: Varies by location | Location: Omaha & Clinical Placement Locations

Genetic Counseling

Degree: Master of Genetic Counseling (MGC) | Length: 21 months (5 semesters) | Program Start: Fall semester | Class Size: 8 | Location: Omaha

Medical Nutrition

Degree: Master of Medical Nutrition (MMN) | Length: 1.5 years (4 semesters) | Program Start: Fall semester | Class Size: 12 | Location: Kearney & Omaha

Occupational Therapy

Degree: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Length: 3 years (8 semesters) | Program Start: Fall semester, single cohort | Class Size: 46 | Location: Kearney & Omaha

Physical Therapy

Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | Length: 3 years (8 semesters) | Program Start: Fall semester | Class Size: 66 | Location: Kearney & Omaha

Physician Assistant

Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) | Length: 28 months (7 semesters) | Program Start: Fall semester | Class Size: 66 | Location: Kearney & Omaha

Dual-MBA Degree

Students enrolled in certain allied health profession education programs may earn both a health professions graduate degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Online Programs

These programs and courses are completely online.

Health Professions Teaching & Technology (Masters)

Master of Health Professions Teaching and Technology or a Graduate Certificate Health Professions Teaching and Technology offered through Graduate Studies.

Healthcare Delivery Science (Masters)

Master of Healthcare Delivery Science (MHDS) is an innovative, online educational degree offered through Graduate Studies.

Applied Health Informatics (Certificate)

The Applied Health Informatics certificate prepares healthcare professionals with the skills necessary to effectively apply health informatics in practice to improve patient care.

Health Professions Teaching & Technology (Certificate)

This certificate provides health professions educators with a foundation in health science education, teaching skills, and the science of teaching

Healthcare Quality Improvement (Certificate)

Through the Certificate in Healthcare Quality Improvement, health care professionals will engage in the application and utility of quality improvement to optimize healthcare service delivery.

Doctor of Medical Science

The online Doctor of Medical Science Degree Program offers credentialed PAs, who wish to retain their primary role in health care delivery, the opportunity to gain additional knowledge and competencies to advance their practice, through an applied doctoral degree course of study.

Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics

The online Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics degree program offers registered dietitian nutritionists the opportunity to enhance or advance their practice.

Imaging Sciences Degree Advancement Option

This online option allows working imaging and therapeutic science professionals who have completed an accredited radiography, radiation therapy, sonography, or nuclear medicine technology program the opportunity to advance their education and professional goals.

Medical Laboratory Science Degree Advancement Option

This online option is designed for working MLT/CLT professionals looking for an opportunity to earn an advanced degree while continuing to work in their home communities.

Perfusion Science Degree Advancement Option

This online option allows working perfusionists, who have completed a CAAHEP-accredited perfusion program, the opportunity to advance their education and professional goals while working in their home communities.

Non-Degree Courses

These online courses are perfect for students who want to complete a prerequisite course, further their professional ability, advance in the professional skills, prepare for an advanced board certification or simply learn something new.