Educating Healthcare Leaders of the Future
In addition to providing high-quality patient care to communities and neighborhoods across the state of Illinois, the academic health enterprise of UI Health incorporates the educational functions of UIC’s seven health sciences colleges to better prepare students for future careers in healthcare.
Representing the seven health sciences colleges and their numerous programs and specialties, UI Health has trained thousands of healthcare professionals who practice around the city of Chicago, across the state of Illinois and throughout the United States – and beyond.
Explore Your Future in the Health Professions
UIC’s Pre-Health Programs
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers specialized advising for students interested in pursuing future professional studies in a variety of health careers. Students will be guided in the incorporation of prerequisite coursework alongside bachelor’s degree requirements to enhance their professional credentials and expand future career possibilities.
Health Professional Pathways at UIC
Learn about 11 different health professions, responsibilities of the roles, and the training necessary for success in these fields.
You can watch brief videos that detail these health sciences professions: Dentistry, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Medicine, Nutrition, Occupational therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health and Social Work.
Top Ranked Health Sciences Programs
UIC’s health sciences colleges harness the collective expertise of our faculty and researchers to elevate the healthcare and community services we provide to patients across the state and beyond. Prominent national rankings for UIC health sciences programs affirm the caliber of training, discovery, and care that happens through the dynamic integration of our UI Health network.
According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 national rankings of graduate schools, the College of Applied Health Sciences occupational therapy program ranked 3rd nationally. The College of Nursing’s midwifery program ranked 15th, and their doctor of nursing practice and nursing master’s degree programs both ranked 17th nationally. Additionally, graduate-level disciplines in the School of Public Health tied for 22nd.
U.S. News & World Report also ranked UIC as #3 nationally for online bachelors’ programs, reflecting the excellence of three particular online programs, two of which are health sciences programs: the College of Applied Health Sciences’ Health Information Management program, and the College of Nursing’s RN to BSN completion program.
Points of Pride: Top Rankings
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# 15 The UIC College of Pharmacy is ranked at #15 nationally for graduate pharmacy programs.
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# 1 The College of Pharmacy is the top-ranked pharmacy school in Illinois.
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# 7 The Ophthalmology program at UIC is ranked #7 for NIH research funding.
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# 8 The Biomedical Engineering program at UIC is ranked #8 for NIH research funding.
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# 3 The Health Information Management program and RN to BSN completion program are among UIC online programs ranked at #3 nationally.
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# 15 The Biochemistry program at UIC is ranked #15 for NIH research funding.
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# 3 U.S. News & World Report Ranking of College of Nursing RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Program
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# 17 Nationally Ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
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# 18 Nationally Ranked Accredited School of Public Health
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# 3 U.S. News & World Report Ranking of College of Applied Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Program
