Undergraduate Program in Health Professions Advising Office
Learn about the B.A. in Allied Health Studies degree, which is advised by the staff in HPAO.
B.A. in Allied Health Studies
The Allied Health Studies degree allows you the flexibility to obtain pre-requisites for the vast number of allied health professions programs in the country, while also working toward a four year degree. Some students choose to complete the B.A. in Allied Health Studies before enrolling in the professional school and others complete the prerequisities.
Previous catalog checksheets:
Allied Health Studies Emphases
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Dental Hygiene Emphasis
Dental hygiene is a 2+2 program that is not completed at the University of Mississippi-Oxford campus. Traditionally, UM students take two years of coursework then apply to the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program in Jackson, MS. Acceptance into the final two years of clinical coursework is competitive.
Dental Hygiene Emphasis Checksheet Dental Hygiene Information -
Healthcare Management Emphasis
Healthcare administrators provide leadership and expertise in a variety of health care settings. A health care administrator is tasked with overseeing the operations of health care providers. Whether at a doctor’s office, hospital, senior care facility, or outpatient clinic, the health care administrator coordinates the business activities of the facility or department.
Health Administration Emphasis Checksheet Health Administration Information -
Health Informatics and Information Management Emphasis
HIIM is a 2+2 program that is not completed at the UM-Oxford campus. Traditionally, UM students complete two years of coursework and apply to the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics & Information Management in Jackson, MS. They complete an additional two years of coursework delivered online. Acceptance into the final two years of the program is competitive.
HIIM Emphasis Checksheet HIIM Information -
Histotechnology Emphasis
Histotechnology is a 2+2 program that is not completed at the UM-Oxford campus. Traditionally, UM students complete two years of coursework then apply to the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Bachelor of Science in Histotechnology program in Jackson, MS. Acceptance to the final two years of this program is competitive.
Histotechnology Emphasis Checksheet Histotechnology Information -
Medical Laboratory Science Emphasis
Medical laboratory science is a 2+2 program that is not completed at the UM-Oxford campus. Traditionally, UM students complete two years of coursework then apply to University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree in Jackson, MS. Acceptance into the final two years of clinical coursework in the program is competitive.
Med Lab Science Emphasis Checksheet Med Lab Science Information -
Nursing Emphasis
Students pursuing nursing at the University of Mississippi select from traditional 2+2 pathway or the accelerated 4+1 pathway, with both options available from UM School of Nursing in Jackson and Oxford. Prerequisites are not standardized for all nursing schools across the country. Here is a list of course prerequisites for the UM School of Nursing.
Nursing Emphasis Checksheet Nursing Information -
Physician Assistant Emphasis
Physician assistants (PAs) provide health care services under the supervision of physicians. Admission requirements are not standardized for all PA schools, but an undergraduate baccalaureate degree is required for matriculation, such as Allied Health Studies.
Physician Assistant Emphasis Checksheet Physician Assistant Information -
Radiologic Science Emphasis
Radiologic sciences is a 2+2 program that is not completed at the UM-Oxford campus. Traditionally, UM students prepare complete two years of coursework then apply to University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program in Jackson, MS. Acceptance into the final two years of clinical coursework is competitive.
Radiologic Sciences Emphasis Checksheet Radiologic Science Information
How has HPAO helped you?
HPAO has been nothing short of an amazing resource to me! Dr. Bilbo specifically has been so helpful and a strong support system for me during my time as a student at the University of Mississippi. He has helped me find my way to nursing, paired me with classes that not only meet my major's criteria but are something I thoroughly enjoy studying, and provided me with advice and the resources that I need to ultimately reach my goals. The staff of HPAO have recommended plentiful opportunities that have helped me get more involved on campus and with my major as a whole. For example, HPAO had recommended applying for AED (Pre-Health Professionals Honors Society), the Pre-Nursing Society, the SI leader position for A&P, and the HPAO ambassador position. I am so thankful for HPAO and its commitment to helping me and other students become more well-rounded individuals, as their impact has had an incredible difference in my academic career and personal growth.
Aevari Kotil
(B.A. in Allied Health Studies, minor in Psychology)
Meet some Allied Health Studies Students
Brooke Tyree
Aevari Kotil
Olivia Schneider
Caitlin Knight
