Care for individuals.
Improve communities.
Change lives.
the future
of healthcare
needs you
Care for individuals.
Improve communities.
Change lives.
the future
of healthcare
needs you
The Kent State Difference in Health Professions
Healthcare needs skilled professionals in every role. From patient care to technology, research and leadership, 5XÉçÇø prepares students to excel in all of them.
With more than 75 health-related degree programs, students can match their passion to a path that fits their goals, whether that goal is caring for patients, improving systems, advancing research or strengthening communities.
Our graduates are making an impact in healthcare settings across the country and around the world, using the experience, mentorship and skills gained here to thrive in every corner of the field – from the patient’s bedside to the boardroom.
BEGIN Here. Innovate Health Everywhere.
Why Choose Kent State?
Explore Our Programs in Health
Kent State Benefits
- Accelerated Degrees
- Save time and money with combined bachelor’s + master’s programs.
- Early Assurance Pathways
- Reserve a seat with one of our partnering medical schools: Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Learn More
- Eight Campuses Across Northeast Ohio
- Choose to stay close to home or branch out. See Locations
- Expert Faculty and Mentorship
- Learn directly from leading health researchers and professionals.
- Hands-On Experience
- Train in simulated environments, clinics, offices, hospitals and labs.
- Industry Partnerships
- Shadow, take clinicals, intern and pursue careers with top hospitals, clinics, schools, community groups and healthcare organizations such as: Cleveland Clinic, Akron Children’s Hospital, Crystal Clinic, University Hospitals and numerous health departments across the state.
- Online Program Options
- Learn from anywhere, at any stage of your life to make your goals of obtaining a certification or degree possible.
- Pre-Med Concentration
- Complete all the coursework for medical school admission.
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Access hundreds of scholarships tailored to your needs and interests. View Resources
- Education-Abroad Opportunities
- Take your health studies globally in places like Geneva and Florence. Learn More
- A-B
- Addictions Counseling- Graduate Certificate
- Addictions Counseling- Undergraduate Certificate
- Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist – Graduate Certificate
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Graduate Certificate
- Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Graduate Certificate
- Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention- Undergraduate Certificate
- Athletic Training- M.S.
- Audiology- Au.D.
- Audiology- Ph.D.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders- Graduate Certificate
- Autism Spectrum Disorders- Minor
- Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Graduate Certificate
- Biochemistry - B.S.
- Biological Sciences - Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics - M.S.
- Biological Sciences - Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics - Ph.D.
- Biological Sciences - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - M.S
- Biological Sciences - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Ph.D.
- Biological Sciences - Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology - M.S.
- Biological Sciences - Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology - Ph.D
- Biology - B.A.
- Biology - B.S.
- Biology - M.A.
- Biomedical Sciences - Neurosciences - M.S.
- Biomedical Sciences - Neurosciences - Ph.D.
- Biomedical Sciences - Pharmacology - M.S.
- Biomedical Sciences - Pharmacology - Ph.D.
- Biomedical Sciences - Cellular and Molecular Biology - M.S.
- Biomedical Sciences - Cellular and Molecular Biology - Ph.D.
- Biomedical Sciences - Physiology Interdisciplinary - M.S
- Biomedical Sciences - Physiology Interdisciplinary - Ph.D.
- Biotechnology - B.S.
- Chemistry - B.A.
- Chemistry - B.S.
- C-M
- Clinical Epidemiology - M.S.
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling - M.Ed.
- Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling - M.Ed.
- Community Health Education - B.S.
- Community Health Education - Minor
- Computed Tomography – Undergraduate Certificate
- Counseling - Ed.S.
- Exercise Physiology - M.S.
- Exercise Physiology - Ph.D.
- Exercise Science - B.S.
- Gerontology - Graduate Certificate
- Health Education and Promotion - M.Ed.
- Health Education and Promotion - Ph.D.
- Health Informatics - Graduate Certificate
- Health Informatics – Master’s
- Healthcare Design - M.H.D.
- Human Development and Family Science - B.S.
- Human Development and Family Science - Minor
- Human Development and Family Science - M.A.
- Human Services - A.A.S
- Integrated Health Studies - B.S.
- Long-Term Care Administration - B.S.
- Mammography - Undergraduate Certificate
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Undergraduate Certificate
- Medical Assisting - Undergraduate Certificate
- Medical Billing - Undergraduate Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Science - B.S.
- N-P
- Neuroscience - B.S.
- Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership - Graduate Certificate
- Nurse Educator - Graduate Certificate
- Nursing Home Administration - Graduate Certificate
- Nursing - B.S.N.
- Nursing - D.N.P.
- Nursing - M.S.N.
- Nursing - Ph.D.
- Nursing (A.D.N.) - A.A.S.
- Nursing for Registered Nurses - B.S.N.
- Nutrition - B.S.
- Nutrition - M.S.
- Occupational Therapy Assistant - A.A.S.
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Graduate Certificate
- Physical Education and Sport Performance - B.S.
- Physical Therapist Assistant Technology - A.A.S
- Physics - B.A.
- Physics - B.S.
- Physics - M.A.
- Physics - M.S.
- Physics - Ph.D.
- Pre-Dentistry / Public Health
- Pre-Medicine and Public Health
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Graduate Certificate
- Clinical Psychology - Ph.D.
- Psychology - B.A.
- Psychology - B.S.
- Public Health - B.S.P. H.
- Public Health - Ph.D.
- Zoology - B.S.
- R-Z
- Radiologic Imaging Sciences - B.R.I.T.
- Radiologic Technology - A.A.S.
- Radiologic Technology - A.T.S
- Respiratory Care - B.S.
- Respiratory Therapy - A.A.S.
- School Health Education - B.S.E.
- School Psychology - Ed.S.
- School Psychology - M.Ed.
- School Psychology - Ph.D.
- Speech Language Pathology - M.A.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders - Ph.D.
- Speech Pathology and Audiology - B.S.
- Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology - B.S.
- Sport Administration - B.S.
- Sport Administration - M.A.
- Sports Medicine, B.S.
- Sports Medicine: Administration - Minor
- Sports Medicine: General Medical and Emergency Care - Minor
- Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology - Minor
- Sports Medicine: Orthopedic Patient Care - Minor
- Veterinary Technology - A.A.S.
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - Graduate Certificate
- - If you are not sure what major you want to choose, The Exploratory Program provides an opportunity to learn more about yourself, majors and careers in health professions and other industries.
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