Admission procedures to the Department of Allied Health Sciences vary by program. Please click on a link below or the appropriate link in the right-hand margin for additional admission information by major or program.
Information sessions are available throughout the academic year to learn more about our undergraduate majors and how to apply.
Undergraduate Programs
The Department of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) offers four undergraduate majors to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a health career. Please click on the links below for specific information regarding each program:
Professional Programs
- Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Program
- Dietetics Program
- Medical Laboratory Sciences Program (formerly Medical Technology)
Please click on the links below for specific admissions procedures for the program you seek admission to:
Undergraduate Admissions- If you are:
- Incoming Freshman student
- Transfer student
- Current (UConn) student
- Readmission Applicant
- Tracking to a Professional Program
- Professional Programs Admissions for admission to:
- Dietetics Program
- Diagnostic Genetic Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
International Applicants
International Students must meet additional admission criteria in addition to completing the application for the program they seek admission to.Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs:
The Department of Allied Health Sciences offers three Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs that lead to professional certification. These programs are open to applicants who have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree and prerequisite coursework. These programs offer dynamic experiences for individuals who strive to improve the health of individuals, communities and beyond. Students will ideally enter the program with a degree in a health related field and/or a strong life sciences background.
- Dietetic Internship
- Certificate Program in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Certificate:
- Certificate in Cytogenetics
- Certificate in Molecular Diagnostics
Graduate Admissions
The Department of Allied Health Sciences offers a Masters in Allied Health. The program is open to all students who hold a Baccalaureate degree. Students will ideally enter the program with a degree in a health related field and/or a strong life sciences background.
- Graduate Program in Allied Health (GPAH) Admissions
- Graduate Certificate Program Health Promotion and Health Education (CHPHE) Admissions
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