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College of Health

University of Utah

College of Health

Redefining the Human Healthspan

The University of Utah’s College of Health is leading the transformation in health care from primarily caring for the sick to empowering people to be healthy, active, and resilient through proactive, preventive, and rehabilitative care. Through innovative research and by preparing the next generation of practitioners, the college is on a mission to add more years to our life and life to those years. 

The College of Health has a diverse range of programs in fields like communication sciences, nutrition, physical therapy, and more. With a focus on interprofessional education and practice, students learn how to collaborate across disciplines to provide patient and community centered care.

Explore the College of Health


21

BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS


16

MASTER'S PROGRAMS


3

CLINICAL DOCTORATES


5

PhD PROGRAMS


$103M

ACTIVE RESEARCH PORTFOLIO

4 GRADUATE PROGRAMS

RANKED TOP-50 IN THE NATION

57K

CONTACTS REACHED THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS


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Communication Sciences & Disorders

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Health & Kinesiology

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Nutrition & Integrative Physiology

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Occupational & Recreational Therapies

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Parks, Recreation, & Tourism

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Physical Therapy & Athletic Training

Student Resources

Our Commitment to Belonging

The College of Health is committed to strengthening the health professions workforce, which is inextricably linked to improving health outcomes in our country.

We aim to promote a climate of respect  that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel safe, valued, and welcomed. These ideals are intrinsic to collaborative partnerships and our commitment to the health professions workforce.

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Book an Advisor Appointment

  1. Visit the advisor's page to find your advisor by degree, or interest.
  2. Click the "Book Now" icon to go to their scheduling portal. 
  3. Login and schedule. New users may need to register.
  • Please contact the course instructor directly via phone or email for a permission code. Advisors, advising staff, and deans office staff, do not have permission code access.

    Please understand that faculty members are not required to grant permission codes. If the faculty member approves your request, they will issue you a permission code. Once you have the code, you may add the class through your CIS page. Please do this immediately.

    How to add my class using a permission code:
    Log in to the Campus Information Services, click on the "Registration" tile on your Student Homepage,  click on the "Add Class" link, choose the term, and then enter the "class number" or find the class by using the "class search". Select the class and enter the permission number/code in the permission number field. For more information visit the Registration website.
     

Message from Dean Tappenden

"I am honored to join the College of Health at the University of Utah. I look forward to learning from and working with faculty, staff, and students as we collaborate with our community partners to innovate education, advance knowledge, address disparities, and redefine the human healthspan."

Dean Kelly Tappenden
Campus

Is the U for you?

The University of Utah is ranked in the top 50 for "2024 Best Colleges in the U.S." by the Wall Street Journal.

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Give to the College of Health

You can help the College of Health continue to progress with even a small contribution.

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Facility Rentals

Interested in renting one of our facilities? Reach out to learn more about rental availability at the College of Health.

Valeo 2025: More Life

The College of Health publishes a magazine that highlights the inspirational work of College of Health students, faculty, and alumni, as well as overall developments at the College. Read the latest issue of Valeo now!

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