College of Health Sciences
Human Health Sciences
Letter from the Director
Although the University of Kentucky offers a
variety of options for students interested in the healthcare
professions, our new baccalaureate degree in Human Health Sciences (HHS)
is unique, offering an integrated, interprofessional undergraduate
program preparing students for various healthcare professions. The
College of Health Sciences has collaborated with the colleges of
Dentistry and Pharmacy to provide students with the needed prerequisites
in the sciences, mathematics, and social sciences for professional
study, while also providing a firm background in the human health
sciences for students who seek advanced degrees in Dentistry, Pharmacy,
Physician Assistant Studies and Physical Therapy or other health care
professions.
As envisioned, the curricular activities will develop in students a more
holistic approach to patient centered care by working, studying and
experiencing healthcare in a team approach. We seek to instill in
students an appreciation for all healthcare disciplines, independent of
their own professional career aspirations and a willingness to assume
responsible roles as healthcare advocates. Matriculation through the
program will ensure a sound foundation in the basic sciences and provide
healthcare skills and knowledge for future professional education that
seeks to expand and fully develop these competencies. By having students
working in teams and mentored by faculty and staff, we anticipate
providing an educational experience for our students that will nurture
and maximize academic performance and ensure personal fulfillment.
The College of Health Sciences is ranked among the top 10 nationally by
the National Institute of Health and has a dedicated, nationally and
internationally, renowned teaching faculty. In addition, we have a
number of co-curricular opportunities for our students including service
to the Commonwealth, a living-learning community, research for
undergraduates, as well as study abroad. I encourage you to browse our
website to explore all the reasons for making Health Sciences your
undergraduate home!
We welcome questions regarding our program. Please feel free to contact
our HHS Advisor, Wayne Centers, at wayne.centers@uky.edu or
859-218-0864.
Dr. Geza Bruckner, Professor
Interim Director
Division of Human Health Sciences
College of Health Sciences
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COLLEGE OF
Health Sciences
Equal Opportunity University