College of Public Health and Health Professions
Overview
Established: 1958 as the first college of health professions in the United States; renamed Public Health and Health Professions in 2003.
Location: Health Professions/Nursing/Pharmacy Complex (HPNP), 101 South Newell Drive
Rankings: Highly ranked programs throughout the college
Accredited: The college is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. In addition, all clinical programs are accredited by the appropriate national organization.
Degrees: Bachelor of Health Science degree with majors in communication sciences and disorders or in health science. Health science specializations include general health science, preprofessional, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy and pre-public health.
Academic Advising: Review the college website and make an appointment with an academic adviser at 352.273.6400, option 1.
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Computer Requirement: Windows operating environment with PowerPoint/Word 2007 software.
Libraries: In addition to the university’s other libraries, students access the Health Science Center Libraries, one of the largest biomedical library systems in the country.
Internships and Career Guidance: College academic advisers and the UF Career Resource Center are available to help with career planning. Shadowing healthcare providers is also encouraged.
Student Organizations: The PHHP College Council and the Health Science Student Organization (HSSO). Most disciplines also have student associations affiliated with their national organizations, including:
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| Health Science Specializations |
Admission GPA Minimum |
Degree Awarded |
Minor |
|---|
General
Preprofessional
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Public Health
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Communication Sciences and Disorders |
3.0 tracking GPA
and
3.0 overall GPA
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2.7 tracking GPA
and
2.7 overall GPA |
Bachelor of
Health Science |
Yes |
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