University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences 60 courses
Students interested in health care have a variety of academic options. The Human Health Sciences (HHS) baccalaureate program was created to address the need for a well prepared health care work force. Graduates of this program will have a strong foundation in competencies necessary to deliver high quality health care in an interprofessional, dynamic environment. This program is not intended to replace traditional pathways to health care careers; instead, it is intended to offer a unique alternative for those who seek careers in health care and the health professions. Specifically, the degree offers eight options for students interested in future graduate or professional study: Athletic Training, Audiology, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant programs. Admission Admission into the Human Health Sciences baccalaureate program is highly competitive. The following factors will be taken into consideration as part of the admissions decision: β’ highschoolGPA(preferencegiventothose with an unweighted high school gradepoint-average of 3.5 or higher); β’ ACT or SAT scores (preference given to those with a 28 ACT or composite SAT equivalent or higher); β’ service and volunteerism; β’ shadowing and observation of healthcare professionals; β’ cultural experiences as well as leadership roles; β’ completion of program application and interview process. The Human Health Sciences program employs a holistic admissions model in which all aforementioned values are weighed equally along with an interview experience.
| UK Core | 34 credits |
| HHS Core | 31 credits |
| Guided Electives | 20 credits |
| 35 credits |
UK Core Requirements
Athletic Training Track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANA 209 | Principles of Human Anatomy | 3 |
| AT 120 | Careers in Athletic Training | 1 |
| KHP 190 | First Aid and Emergency Care | 2 |
| KHP 415 | Biomechanics of Human Movement | 4 |
| KHP 420G | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| PGY 206 | Elementary Physiology | 3 |
| Total Athletic Training Track | 35 credits | |
Audiology Track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSD 378 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech | 3 |
| CSD 402 | Speech and Hearing Science | 3 |
| CSD 491 | Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 571 | Neural Bases of Speech, Language, and Hearing | 4 |
| CSD 591 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Total Audiology Track | 35 credits | |
Dentistry Track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 401G | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIO 208 | Principles of Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 209 or BIO 308 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory or General Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO 309 | Microbiology Laboratory | 5 |
| CHE 230 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 231 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHE 232 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 233 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| HHS 450 | Introduction to Dentistry | 3 |
| Total Dentistry Track | 35 credits | |
Occupational Therapy Track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANA 209 | Principles of Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BIO 302 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 3 |
| HHS 501 | Practicum in Clinical Leadership and Management | 3 |
| KHP 415 | Biomechanics of Human Movement | 4 |
| PGY 206 | Elementary Physiology | 3 |
| Total Occupational Therapy Track | 35 credits | |
Optometry Track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANA 209 | Principles of Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BCH 401G | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIO 208 | Principles of Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 209 or BIO 308 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory or General Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO 309 | Microbiology Laboratory | 5 |
| CHE 230 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 231 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| PSY 223 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Optometry Track | 35 credits | |
Pharmacy Track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANA 209 | Principles of Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BIO 208 | Principles of Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 209 or BIO 308 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory or General Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO 309 | Microbiology Laboratory | 5 |
| CHE 230 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 231 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHE 232 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 233 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| PGY 206 | Elementary Physiology | 3 |
| Total Pharmacy Track | 35 credits | |
Physical Therapy Track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 304 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| PHY 213 | General Physics | 5 |
| PSY 223 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Physical Therapy Track | 35 credits | |
Physician Assistant Track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANA 209 | Principles of Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BCH 401G | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIO 208 | Principles of Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 209 or BIO 308 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory or General Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO 309 | Microbiology Laboratory | 5 |
| CHE 230 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 231 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| HHS 451 | Introduction to Medicine | 2 |
| PGY 206 | Elementary Physiology | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Physician Assistant Track | 35 credits | |
Prerequisite Courses Unique to Each Option
These courses are consistent with the prerequisite requirements for each option program (Athletic Training, Audiology, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant). Students will be advised accordingly to ensure they have met the course requirements for their program of interest. Required Core Courses β Non-HHS These courses are intended to support stu-
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HHS 451 | Introduction to Medicine | 2 |
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