Academic Programs

Undergraduate Degrees 

With eight distinct majors offered and over 15 concentrations and specializations, the School of Health Sciences has plenty of choices for Oakland University students pursuing health careers.

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

• Health Sciences, B.S.
  • Holistic Health 
  • Pre-Health Professional Studies 
  • Pre-Pharmacy 
• Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies, B.S.
• Nutrition, B.S. 
  • Dietetics

Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

• Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, B.S.
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Histotechnology
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Pre-Clinical Professions
  • Pre-Pharmacy Sciences
  • Pre-Physician Assistant

Human Movement Science

• Exercise Science, B.S.
  • Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies
  • Pre-Physical Therapy

Public and Environmental Wellness

• Environmental Health and Safety, B.S.
• Public Health, B.S.

Applied Health Sciences

• Applied Health Sciences, B.S.
  • Health Care Leadership
  • Health Promotion
  • Radiologic Technology Leadership
  • Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies

Accelerated Degrees

With Accelerated Second Degrees or Combined Degrees, achieve a Bachelor's degree and a secondary advanced degree in less time than would be required if the two degrees were done independently.

Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

• Medical Laboratory Sciences, B.S./M.S. Combined Program

Human Movement Science

• Exercise Science, B.S./M.S. Combined Program

Public and Environmental Wellness

• Environmental Health and Safety / Safety Management, B.S./MSSM Combined Program
• Public Health, B.S./MPH Combined Program

Graduate Degrees

The Graduate Degrees offered through the School of Health Sciences help students to advanced their career potential in a variety of professions.

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

• Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Systems, M.S.

Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

• Master of Physician Assistant Sciences, MPAS
• Master of Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, M.S.

Human Movement Science

• Master of Science in Exercise Science, M.S.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT
• Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science, Ph.D.

Public and Environmental Wellness

• Master of Science in Safety Management, M.S.
• Master of Public Health, MPH
• M.D./MPH Dual Degree

Minors

The School of Health Sciences offers an exciting range of minors from several of our departments for students in other disciplines, or for SHS students to add an additional area of study outside of their major.

• Community Health Engagement
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Exercise Science
• Holistic Health
• Nutrition and Health
• Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies
• Recreation Leadership
• Wellness and Health Promotion

Certificates, Professional and Continuing Education

To advance knowledge, skills, and training, there are many compelling options for post-baccalaureate/graduate students and working professionals to choose.

Certificates

• Personal Trainer Certificate
• Phlebotomy Certificate

Graduate Certificates

• Pathology Sciences
• Clinical Exercise Science
• Exercise Science
• Corporate and Worksite Wellness
• Epidemiological Research
• Environmental Health and Safety Management
• Human Factors and Ergonomics
• Environmental Protection
• Industrial Hygiene
• Global and Population Health Services
• Health Equity
• Oncology Rehabilitation
• Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
• Teaching and Learning for Health Science Professionals

Continuing Education

• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy