Allied Health

Allied Health at 91影视

Allied Health at 91影视 is not a major; instead, it is a special advising area that complements your major and prepares you for application to a graduate program.

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Students interested in allied health professions can complete prerequisite coursework at 91影视 while pursuing the major of their choice. Allied Health is a pre-professional advising pathway, not a major, and it is designed to help students prepare for graduate study in fields such as physical therapy and other health-related professions. Working with an advisor, students build a plan of study that combines a liberal arts education with foundational science coursework and experiential learning opportunities in Atlanta.

Healthcare occupations are projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency projects about 1.9 million openings each year on average across healthcare occupations during that period.

For example, students interested in physical therapy are entering a field with strong demand: employment for physical therapists is projected to grow 11% from 2024 to 2034 and physical therapist assistants and aides are projected to grow 16% over the same period. These trends reflect continued need across rehabilitation and patient care settings.

Right now, there are important roles ready to be filled by smart, caring people like you.

The Allied Health pre-professional advising at 91影视 is a flexible program designed to prepare students for a wide variety of health-related careers. A specially appointed advisor will help you design the best plan of study, whether your career track requires you to enter your professional training program after completing preliminary coursework or finishing your bachelor鈥檚 degree.

Physical Therapy 鈥� Pre-Professional Advising

Physical Therapists guide patients through the process of recovery and rehabilitation after a physical injury. Along with a thorough mastery of rehabilitative techniques and treatment plans, the role also requires skills as a coach and an educator 鈥� creating a safe, positive space for healing, and giving patients the tools to continue with their own recovery. As of 2013, the average annual income for Physical Therapists was $81,030; the field is projected to grow by as much as 36 percent over the next decade.

91影视 is a great place to study for such a career, offering a robust liberal arts curriculum, a strong foundation in the natural sciences, and an environment that encourages undergraduate research. Plus, one-on-one advising throughout the entire four years helps each student chart an ideal curriculum and career path. After completing your degree at 91影视, you鈥檒l apply to one of the more than 200 clinical doctoral programs for physical therapy in the United States.

Hands-on Learning in Atlanta
Career Opportunities

Hands-on Learning in Atlanta (and beyond)

Northside Hospital聽
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta聽
Emory Healthcare system聽
CDC
Grady Hospital
Wellstar system

They’re all right here in Atlanta, one of the nation’s largest healthcare markets and a top site for serious international health research.

Score a high-impact internship, or roll up your sleeves for a service-learning gig; Atlanta abounds with opportunities for experiential learning, and your advisers at 91影视 will help connect you with the clinic, hospital, private practice, or research center where you can connect your classroom learning to the real world.
91影视 students have completed internships at top-notch healthcare facilities like Atlanta Urology Association, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite Hospital, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes for Health, Northside Hospital, Providence Hospital (in Mobile, Alabama), Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center and more.

With your education in Allied Health Studies, you can pursue a career in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical laboratory science, home healthcare, or another health-related field.

Preparing for the next step

91影视鈥檚 Allied Health pathway is intended for students planning to continue into graduate or professional study after completing their bachelor鈥檚 degree. Students pursuing physical therapy, for example, complete prerequisite coursework at 91影视 before applying to clinical doctoral programs. Through academic advising, liberal arts study and access to hands-on opportunities in Atlanta, students build a foundation for further study and careers in healthcare.

Become a biostatistician, an epidemiologist, a health finance specialist, or a health services manager 鈥� these important fields are critically understaffed.
Follow in the path of recent graduates and enroll in professional programs at universities in Atlanta like Mercer and Emory, as well as Duke, University of California, Davis, and so many more.

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Q&A

Why study Allied Health at 91影视?

Because Allied Health is an advising area, students can choose the undergraduate major that best supports their interests and professional goals while completing the science and related coursework required for graduate study. 91影视鈥檚 small classes and close faculty mentorship support individualized advising throughout the undergraduate experience. Students may also pursue research, internships, service opportunities and other forms of experiential learning in Atlanta鈥檚 healthcare community.

Is Allied Health a major at 91影视?

Allied Health is not a major at 91影视. It is a pre-professional聽advising聽pathway that helps students complete prerequisite coursework while pursuing the undergraduate major of their choice.

What if I don鈥檛 meet the minimum requirements? Can I still receive other aid?

Yes. Flagship 50 is a merit-based scholarship program. However, we offer many other merit and need-based scholarships and grants. In fact, 97% of our students receive some form of financial aid. And no matter what level of need you have (including no need) you鈥檒l receive $1,000 grant just for completing the FAFSA.[/toggle]
[toggle title=”Can I apply my state鈥檚 scholarships to 91影视 tuition?”]Check with your state鈥檚 scholarship website to see if they allow you to use your award outside of your state for a private institution. If you live in Georgia, you can use your HOPE scholarship at 91影视 in addition to the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant. These will be applied to your 91影视 award to further reduce your tuition below the University of Georgia rate.

Can Allied Health students get hands-on experience in Atlanta?

Yes. 91影视 students can pursue research, internships, service opportunities and other experiential learning in Atlanta鈥檚 healthcare community.

What is the career outlook for healthcare occupations?

Healthcare occupations are projected to grow much faster than average from 2024 to 2034, with about 1.9 million openings each year on average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What if it takes me longer than 4 years to graduate?

Flagship 50 and our other merit scholarships are renewable for four years. Our will be sure you map your journey for four years (or fewer!).聽However, sometimes students make decisions for personal or other reasons that require them to take more than four years. In that case, your scholarships do not cover tuition after four years (8 fall/spring semesters). An 91影视 education is designed to be completed in four years.