OU Health Sciences - Top Five

HEALTH SCIENCES

Each day, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences educates more than 4,000 students and

BY THE NUMBERS

residents to strengthen our state’s health care workforce, conducts research to develop new disease treatments, and provides Oklahomans with a unique resource for highly skilled, compassionate care across all children’s, women’s, and adult specialties. OU Health Sciences is committed to improving the quality of life for those we serve, both now and for generations to come.

130+

REGISTERED STUDENT

PROGRAMS OU Health Sciences is home to seven professional health colleges and over 70 academic programs

ORGANIZATIONS TO JOIN

at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels. Programs are available at campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, as well as six additional sites across the state, to meet the health care needs in Oklahoma. Students interested in an OU Health Sciences bachelor’s program will start their academic journey at the Norman Campus and move to the Health Sciences Campus (HSC), OU-Tulsa Campus, or one of six additional sites after meeting admission qualifications to your program of interest OR your program of application.

Bachelor’s programs (two years on OU Norman Campus + two years with OU Health Sciences): Nursing Communication Sciences

Medical Imaging

3:1

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

For a full list of the 70+

& Radiation Sciences:

health-related programs,

& Disorders

– Nuclear Medicine

including graduate and

Dental Hygiene

– Radiation Therapy

professional programs,

– Radiography

please visit

– Sonography

discover.ouhsc.edu.

4,000+ STUDENTS AND

RESIDENTS I chose OU Health Sciences because of the community. Being connected has never been easier, and there are numerous ways to get involved on our campuses. The tradition of excellence that OU Health Sciences offers cannot be replicated. If students are looking for an institution that will push them to their full potential, they should look no further than OU Health Sciences.”

ISAAC GIFFORD | OU Class of 2026 Major: Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Radiography From: Noble, Oklahoma

60% OF STUDENTS

BEGIN AT OU

NORMAN CAMPUS

The UNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA

HEALTH SCIENCES

THINGS TO KNOW

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The College of Allied Health serves as the academic unit for 21 different programs, including audiology, communication

sciences and disorders, dietetics, nuclear medicine, nutritional sciences, occupational therapy, physical therapy, radiation sciences, radiation therapy, radiography, rehabilitation sciences, sonography, and speechlanguage pathology. Our college’s pass rate for professional entry boards/licensure examinations in the 10 professional-entry programs is over 95%. Explore the college at alliedhealth.ouhsc.edu.

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The Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing was founded in 1911 and is the state’s largest and oldest nursing program. We

are dedicated to continuing the leadership and academic excellence that have become synonymous with the University of Oklahoma. The college is home to five nursing degree programs, with sites in Duncan, Lawton, Oklahoma City, Norman, and Tulsa. To learn more visit nursing.ouhsc.edu.

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The College of Dentistry has Oklahoma’s only Doctor of Dental Surgery program located in Oklahoma City and an option to

complete the final two years in Tulsa, as well as its only Bachelor of Dental Hygiene program in the state with availability in Oklahoma City, Weatherford, Bartlesville, and Ardmore. Our college will teach you how to successfully blend science, human relations, and technical skills into your profession, and we are prepared to provide you with a dental education second to none. Go to dentistry.ouhsc.edu to learn more.

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Pharmacists are vital leaders in today’s healthcare system, serving in hospitals, clinics, research labs, and more. At the OU

College of Pharmacy, students gain hands-on experience while training alongside nationally recognized faculty. Students explore a variety of career paths from direct patient care to cutting-edge pharmaceutical research, and they can experience unique opportunities like our fully operational onsite nuclear pharmacy and the Oklahoma Poison Center

The College of Medicine is home to our Physician Associate (PA) program the only Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program in

the state, offering both programs in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. We have a vibrant medical school, which is critical for Oklahoma’s continuing development and success in medical education, biomedical research and health care. Our campus also includes Oklahoma’s only Level 1 trauma center, National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and children’s hospital. Learn more at medicine.ouhsc.edu.

where toxicology pharmacists advise both patients and healthcare professionals. With a strong foundation in clinical and scientific education, OU COP prepares future pharmacists to make a real, lasting impact in the lives of others. Learn more at pharmacy.ouhsc.edu.

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The Hudson College of Public Health is one of only 50 accredited public health schools in the United States, and the only one in

Oklahoma. Our active research program spans five research centers with major initiatives related to American Indian health and biosecurity research. Visit coph.ouhsc.edu for more information.

ENGAGE WITH OU HEALTH SCIENCES

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The best way to experience the University of Oklahoma is to visit

health care researchers, we also provide professional development in

our beautiful campuses — including Oklahoma City and Tulsa. You

communication, leadership, collaboration, resiliency, professionalism,

can even personalize your campus visit! All of our academic colleges

and networking. See available programs at graduate.ouhsc.edu.

The Graduate College is home to 30 master’s and Ph.D. programs that emphasize research within the six professional colleges of

OU Health Sciences. In addition to training students as biomedical and

offer one-on-one or group advising appointments, which provide a more in-depth look at specific programs of interest. These are a great opportunity to meet staff and faculty members from your intended academic college and program, as well as ask any questions you may have about the application process. For more information,

CONTACT US

go to visit.ouhsc.edu.

discover.ouhsc.edu | discoverhsc@ou.edu

Meet with a current student: go2.ou.edu/ouhsc-connect

(405) 271-2359 | @hscstudent

Explore our academic programs: go2.ou.edu/ouhsc-programs

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