GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
An interdisciplinary degree providing a broad foundation in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences relevant to health and healthcare delivery. Commonly used as a stepping stone to graduate programs in allied health, nursing, physician assistant, and medical school.
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A possible undergraduate preparation route if it covers the DPT program’s prerequisites. Confirm required courses with each DPT program.
Relevant healthcare foundation; add management, finance, and operational experience.
Relevant health foundation; add research methods and supervised study operations.
Relevant healthcare context; add statistics, data systems, and quality-measure practice.
Brookline College-Phoenix
For-Profit CollegePhoenix, AZ
Central Baptist College
Private UniversityConway, AR · $21,330/yr · 63% admit
Hendrix College
Private UniversityConway, AR · $38,200/yr · 56% admit
Western New England University
Private UniversitySpringfield, MA · $47,820/yr · 88% admit
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Private UniversityWhittier, CA · $10,476/yr
National University
Private UniversitySan Diego, CA · $13,284/yr
Walden University
For-Profit CollegeMinneapolis, MN · $12,762/yr
Albertus Magnus College
Private UniversityNew Haven, CT · $41,908/yr · 59% admit
Mitchell College
Private UniversityNew London, CT · $40,490/yr · 95% admit
University of New Haven
Private UniversityWest Haven, CT · $47,332/yr · 60% admit
University of Saint Joseph
Private UniversityWest Hartford, CT · $47,278/yr · 79% admit
AdventHealth University
Private UniversityOrlando, FL · $21,420/yr
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Private UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL · $25,056/yr · 97% admit
Andrew College
Private UniversityCuthbert, GA · $19,604/yr · 46% admit
Illinois College
Private UniversityJacksonville, IL · $38,676/yr · 78% admit
Methodist College
Private UniversityPeoria, IL · $18,008/yr · 39% admit
Quincy University
Private UniversityQuincy, IL · $37,140/yr · 51% admit
Rush University
Private UniversityChicago, IL
Trinity International University-Illinois
Private UniversityDeerfield, IL · $12,320/yr · 100% admit
Graceland University-Lamoni
Private UniversityLamoni, IA · $20,950/yr · 81% admit
Mount Mercy University
Private UniversityCedar Rapids, IA · $40,878/yr · 83% admit
St Luke's College
Private UniversitySioux City, IA · $24,175/yr · 80% admit
McPherson College
Private UniversityMcPherson, KS · $37,310/yr · 77% admit
Brescia University
Private UniversityOwensboro, KY · $31,550/yr · 35% admit
University of the Cumberlands
Private UniversityWilliamsburg, KY · $9,875/yr · 99% admit
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Private UniversityOwensboro, KY · $34,673/yr · 72% admit
Spalding University
Private UniversityLouisville, KY · $29,200/yr · 99% admit
University of Holy Cross
Private UniversityNew Orleans, LA · $16,576/yr · 74% admit
University of New England
Private UniversityBiddeford, ME · $44,210/yr · 92% admit
American International College
Private UniversitySpringfield, MA · $44,230/yr · 100% admit
Bay Path University
Private UniversityLongmeadow, MA · $38,302/yr · 85% admit
Fisher College
Private UniversityBoston, MA · $35,689/yr · 71% admit
Lasell University
Private UniversityNewton, MA · $27,040/yr · 81% admit
MCPHS University
Private UniversityBoston, MA · $40,530/yr · 85% admit
Regis College
Private UniversityWeston, MA · $49,680/yr · 70% admit
Stonehill College
Private UniversityEaston, MA · $57,490/yr · 66% admit
Davenport University
Private UniversityGrand Rapids, MI · $24,466/yr · 98% admit
Madonna University
Private UniversityLivonia, MI · $28,440/yr · 63% admit
Rochester University
Private UniversityRochester Hills, MI · $29,196/yr · 98% admit
Southwestern Michigan College
Community CollegeDowagiac, MI · $6,417/yr
The College of Saint Scholastica
Private UniversityDuluth, MN · $41,778/yr · 93% admit
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
For-Profit CollegeSt. Cloud, MN · $11,490/yr
Columbia College (MO)
Private UniversityColumbia, MO · $25,826/yr
Drury University
Private UniversitySpringfield, MO · $36,745/yr · 58% admit
Evangel University
Private UniversitySpringfield, MO · $28,548/yr · 72% admit
Lindenwood University
Private UniversitySaint Charles, MO · $21,600/yr · 57% admit
College of the Ozarks
Private UniversityPoint Lookout, MO · $22,320/yr · 12% admit
Stephens College
Private UniversityColumbia, MO · $28,300/yr · 77% admit
Clarkson College
Private UniversityOmaha, NE · $16,104/yr · 78% admit
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Private UniversityLincoln, NE · $20,640/yr · 67% admit
Field of Study
Healthcare & Medicine
CIP Code
51.0000
Allied Health Sciences
A degree program covering the spectrum of clinical health support roles including medical imaging, rehabilitation, respiratory care, and clinical laboratory science. Designed to prepare graduates for multiple credentialing pathways in the allied health professions.
Chiropractic Medicine
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program focusing on spinal manipulation, musculoskeletal health, and holistic patient care.
Clinical Laboratory Science
Trains students to perform and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests on blood, urine, and tissue samples used to detect, diagnose, and monitor diseases. Students study hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, and clinical chemistry. Graduates holding the baccalaureate degree become eligible to sit for a national certification examination such as the MLS(ASCP), and work in hospital labs, reference laboratories, and blood banks.
Cosmetology
Hair, skin, and nail services - training students to cut, trim, and style hair, apply cosmetic preparations, and perform manicures, pedicures, and facial treatments. Covers chemical applications, esthetics, shampooing, sanitation and safety, customer service, and salon management, and prepares students for practice as licensed cosmetologists.
Dental Assisting
Supporting dentists in clinical settings - preparing patients and equipment for procedures, assisting chairside, taking dental radiographs and mouth impressions, and handling office administrative duties under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Covers sterilization and equipment maintenance, pre- and post-operative patient care, scheduling, and medical record-keeping.
Dental Hygiene
Prepares students for clinical practice in preventive oral health care including teeth cleaning, periodontal assessment, radiograph interpretation, and patient education. Students complete supervised clinical hours in dental hygiene clinics. Graduates of a CODA-accredited program become eligible for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) by passing the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination together with their state's clinical examination and licensing requirements, then work in private dental practices, public health clinics, and research settings.
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