Departments and Programs
Creating leaders who change the world
The UIC College of Applied Health Sciences is nationally known for educating professionals who help people achieve or maintain the health and freedom to live the lives they choose.
AHS has five departments: biomedical and health information sciences, disability and human development, kinesiology and nutrition, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Areas of concentration include diet and exercise, cardiovascular health, motor control, neuroscience, rehabilitation science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health information management, biomedical and health informatics, medical illustration and disability advocacy.
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Biomedical and Health Information Sciences
Developing experts who create and transform information in the healthcare industry
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Disability and Human Development
Dedicated to the study of disability and removing barriers to the advancement of disabled persons
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Kinesiology and Nutrition
Producing leading practitioners, teachers and scholars in human health and movement
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Occupational Therapy
Guided by the vision and practice of close integration between clinical service, education and research
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Physical Therapy
Committed to providing quality care that optimizes health, function and quality of life
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Rehabilitation Sciences
Applying the health sciences, social sciences, psychology and assistive technology to human function, disability and rehabilitation