Departments

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Biomedical Laboratory Sciences

The Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (BLS) includes certificate, undergraduate and graduate programs that combine biology, medicine, public health and technology. These programs are STEM-focused and produce highly competent and capable biomedical scientists that are ready to enter the workforce or to move into advanced degree programs in medicine, public health or the basic sciences.


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Clinical Research and Leadership

The Department of Clinical Research and Leadership (CRL) offers programs for professionals who are interested in obtaining a quality education, working with experienced and knowledgeable faculty and field practitioners, and contributing to the development of new knowledge and practice within their chosen clinical field of practice.


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Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences

The newly renamed Department of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences captures the broad array of education, clinical practice innovation, and research being accomplished—each focused on improving the quality of lives of patients and families.


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Physician Assistant Studies

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies builds strong primary care and public health foundations among its students.