HEALTH SCIENCES
Each day, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences educates more than 4,000 students and 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.
BY THE NUMBERS
90+
registered student organizations to be a part of
PROGRAMS
3:1
student-to-faculty ratio
students and residents
47
4,000+ international countries of origin
OU Health Sciences is home to seven professional health colleges and over 70 academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels. Programs are available at campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa as well as six learning 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 six learning sites after meeting admission qualifications to the program of interest.
Bachelor’s programs (two years at OU Norman + two years at HSC ):
Nursing (BSN)
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Dental Hygiene
Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences: – Nuclear Medicine – Radiation Therapy – Radiography – Sonography
For a full list of the 70+ health-related programs, including graduate and professional programs, please visit discover.ouhsc.edu.
As a bachelor’s program student at OU Health Sciences, I spent my first two years of college in Norman and my last two at the OU Health Sciences Campus. I love the College of Allied Health because there are 19 different programs within one college. Being at the HSC has allowed me to form important interprofessional relationships with graduate and professional students, which is an incredibly unique and valuable experience to have as an undergraduate. These mentors, along with the support from faculty, will be very beneficial when it is time for me to navigate graduate school applications and externships.”
BROOKE HESTER | OU Class of 2024
Major: Communications Sciences & Disorders From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
HEALTH SCIENCES
THINGS TO KNOW
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The College of Allied Health serves as the academic unit for programs in audiology, communication sciences and disorders, dietetics, nuclear medicine, nutritional sciences, occupational therapy, physical therapy, radiation sciences, radiation therapy, radiography, rehabilitation sciences, sonography, and speech-language 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 Oklahoma City, Duncan, Lawton, Tulsa, and Norman. To learn more visit nursing.ouhsc.edu.
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The College of Medicine is home to the only Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program in the state. 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. Connect with us at medicine.ouhsc.edu
ENGAGE WITH OU HEALTH SCIENCES
The best way to experience the University of Oklahoma is to visit our beautiful campuses — including Oklahoma City. You can even personalize your campus visit! All of our academic colleges offer oneon-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, go to visit.ouhsc.edu
Meet with a current student: go2.ou.edu/ouhsc-connect
Explore our academic programs: go2.ou.edu/ouhsc-programs
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The College of Dentistry has Oklahoma’s only Doctor of Dental Surgery program in Oklahoma, 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, with availability in Oklahoma City, Weatherford, and Bartlesville. 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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Today’s pharmacist does so much more than counting pills; the College of Pharmacy is leading the way in training community, hospital, clinical, nuclear, managed care, and research pharmacists. We offer an early assurance program for high school seniors who want to secure their future in pharmacy today. Find out 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 fi ve research centers with major initiatives related to American Indian health and biosecurity research. Visit coph.ouhsc.edu for more information.
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In coordination with HSC’s six professional colleges, the Graduate College is home to 31 master’s and Ph.D. programs, including biomedical sciences, clinical and translational sciences, and genetic counseling. In preparing the next generation of biomedical researchers and health care professionals, we facilitate a Career & Professional Development Seminar Series with an emphasis on written and oral communication, leadership, teamwork and collaboration, interdisciplinary training, resiliency and wellness, professionalism, and networking. Check out available programs at graduate.ouhsc.edu
CONTACT US
discover.ouhsc.edu | discoverhsc@ou.edu (405) 271-2359 | @hscstudent